March 2026

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:

 

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Komlan D. Gnangba, F.M., to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Coatesville, while continuing as Parochial Administrator, Saint Joseph Parish, effective February 17, 2026

 

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Anto Dickson Sacharias, to part-time Parochial Vicar, Saint Agnes Parish, Sellersville, and part-time Chaplain, St. Luke’s Hospital, Grand View Campus, Sellersville, effective March 5, 2026

 

CHAPLAIN

Reverend Tony K. Mensah, to Chaplain, University City Hospitals, with residence at Saint Francis De Sales Parish, Philadelphia, effective February 16, 2026

 

RETIREMENT

Deacon Mark M. Wallace, Permanent Deacon, Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, effective February 12, 2026

 

January 2026

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:

 

RETIREMENT

Reverend Francis J. Mulranen, Parochial Vicar with senior priest status, Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Norristown, effective December 4, 2025

Father Mulranen will reside at Villa Saint Joseph Darby, in retirement.

 

SEMINARY OFFICES

Reverend Monsignor Gerard C. Mesure, from Director of Pastoral and Apostolic Formation and Dean of Men for Pre-Theology to Vice Rector,

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, effective June 15, 2026

 

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Kevin J. Gallagher, to Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Annunciation B.V.M. Parish, Havertown, while continuing as Pastor, Saint Denis

Parish, Havertown, effective December 4, 2025

 

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Walner D. Diaz, C.M., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, effective January 20 – June 30, 2026

Reverend Alexander J. Mosko, C.O., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Philadelphia, effective November 15, 2025