Reverend Adam Musielak has been relieved of his duties as Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Dallas. Father David Paintsil, 44, recently arrived in the Davenport Diocese and will become parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish-Iowa City. Bishop Gerald OKeefe ordained him to the priesthood July 14, 1979 at St. Mary Church-Fort Madison. Rev. At the same time, he concludes as Chaplain of Lourdes Academy, Oshkosh, effective June 30, 2023. Deacon Christopher Kabat, while remaining at St. Wenceslaus Parish-Iowa City, is relieved of duties at St. Bernadette Parish-West Branch. The Clinton native graduated from Mount St. Clare College-Clinton, St. Ambrose University-Davenport and completed his theology studies at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. April 20 - Bishop Announces New Pastors, First Post-Ordination Assignment for Ronald Sagum, Retirement of Father Michael Weglicki. I am most confident that the presence of the Conventual Franciscans will enrich the life of faith among the people of Rock Island, wrote Bishop Tylka. At the same time, he concludes as Pastor of Holy Cross and St. Katharine Drexel Parishes, Kaukauna effective June 30, 2023. Reverend Ryan M. Schmit, from Pastor, St. Ann Church, Dresden and St. Mary Church, Mattingly Settlement, to Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ada and Immaculate Conception Church, Kenton, effective July 11, 2023. Father Dale Mallory, 31, while continuing to serve as parochial vicar of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish-Ottumwa, will also serve at St. Patrick Parish-Ottumwa and St. Mary Magdalen Parish-Bloomfield. Msgr. Appointed Priest Celebrant of University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, effective July 1, 2023, while continuing his appointment as Director of the Kairos Year. Rev. The Peoria Catholic Diocese, which covers 26 counties spanning from Rock Island in northwest Illinois to Vermillion County on the Indiana border, was part of that investigation. Learn more about them here. Father Lathrop served at Ss. The following is a list of pastorates and priest assignments in the Diocese of Madison that will take effect on July 1. Most Reverend Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria, outlines the Growing Disciples planning process from now through Pentecost 2024. The Catholic Messenger. Mary & Mathias Parish-Muscatine since arriving in the diocese in 2021. All appointments are effective on Wednesday, June 15. *Indicates a Newly Ordained Priest. Rev. Appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Francis and St. Mary Parish, Brussels, and St. Peter and St. Hubert Parish, Lincoln/Rosiere effective July 1, 2023, and concluding August 31, 2023. Appointed as Administrator of SS Peter and Paul Parish, Hortonville, effective July 1, 2023, while continuing as Extern Priest for Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Green Bay. Vernon, and St. Luke, Danville, effective February 8, 2023. Their responses follow. ; Father Brian Becker, pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Swannanoa, will become the new director of the Propaedeutic . Delegate for Community Relations, effective July 11, 2023. Moved the Joliet diocese as chaplain for the Franciscan sisters in Wheaton in 1995, there until 2004. Born in Manila, Philippines, he earned a BS in basic medical sciences and a doctor of medicine from the University of Philippines. DIOCESE OF WICHITA. 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The Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. The weekend of April 17-18 saw the announcements of new pastors in eight parishes and missions of the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, as well as the first assignment for Ronald Sagum following his ordination to the priesthood later this spring. Assignment changes for priests and deacons beginning July 1. Send feedback to messenger@davenportdiocese.org.This material may not be broadcast, published, rewritten or redistributed without written permission. 0. EDITORS NOTE: Following is the full list of clergy appointments made by Bishop Louis Tylka. His 39 years of priestly service have included periods as pastor or assistant at 10 parishes, four years as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, and ministry as a chaplain at the Lincoln Correctional Center. . Raphael Masabakhwa, from pastor of St. Anne, Logan, and St. Patrick, Missouri Valley, to medical leave. Merdian will succeed Father David Kipfer, who has been pastor of St. Columba Parish for 25 years, and since 2017 has also guided the faith communities of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Patrick in Ottawa. He married Patricia Finkenhoefer in 1974 and was in the workforce for 45 years. Bishop OKeefe ordained him to the priesthood May 29, 1992 at All Saints Church-Keokuk. Born in Orlando, Florida, he moved around the country as his father served in the military. Reverend Timothy M. Hayes, from Pastor, St. Mary Church and St. Peter Church, Chillicothe, and St. Mary Church, Waverly, to Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Granville, effective July 11, 2023. Appointed Vicar for Priests and Pastoral Leaders, effective July 1, 2023, while concluding as Pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Green Bay, effective June 30, 2023. Meanwhile, two priests now serving at St. Pius X Msgr. Father Symphorien Lopoke, 54, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish-Iowa City where he currently serves as parochial vicar. Twelve of the 28 are dead and another four have been removed from the clergy. He previously served as a deacon in the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. Current assignment: Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle, Peoria Heights (2023). He completed his theology studies at the Pontifical North American College-Rome. SupportThe Catholic Messengersmission to inform, educate and inspire the faithful of the Diocese of Davenport and beyond! Father James Flattery, 33, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish-Tipton, St. Mary Parish-Mechanicsville and St. Bernadette Parish-West Branch. Deacon Joseph Rohret, while remaining at St. Peter Parish-Cosgrove and St. Mary Parish-Oxford, will also serve St. Mary Parish-Williamsburg. He also served at St. Mary Parish-Solon, Holy Family Parish-Fort Madison and St. Joseph Parish-Montrose. Appointed Pastor of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Kaukauna, and Holy Cross Parish, Kaukauna, effective July 1, 2023. CHARLOTTE Bishop Peter J. Jugis announces the following priest assignments, effective July 11, 2023, unless otherwise noted: Father Darren Balkey, parochial vicar of St. Leo the Great Parish in Winston-Salem, will become parochial vicar of St. Matthew Parish in Charlotte. John & Paul Parish-Burlington, St. Paul the Apostle Parish-Davenport and as diocesan vicar general. In this latest update, Bishop Louis Tylka discusses the state of our mission, reminding us that although we have many challenges ahead, through the Five Foundations we have much to be hopeful for as we embark on a renewed path forward to go out and proclaim the Gospel, making and growing disciples of Jesus Christ and becoming a more vibrant, mission-driven Church, alive with the Holy Spirit. Born in Vietnam, he began theology studies there before his school closed. Diego F. Monsalve to Parochial Vicar at St. Peter the Apostle, Parsippany. He has also served Vietnamese Catholics regionally. He currently serves as pastor of the Keota and Sigourney parishes and as administrator in Richland. Appointed Administrator of St. Anne Parish, Lena/Coleman, effective July 1, 2023, while concluding as Parochial Vicar of St. Mary and St. Francis Xavier Parishes in De Pere, and Priest Celebrant of University of Wisconsin Green Bay effective June 30, 2023. Phillip Lee, director of the Office of Divine Worship, said seating could be limited at the cathedral, due to the number of family and guests of the ordinands. . ReverendPeterM.Gideon, from Pastor, St. Mark Church, Lancaster, and Administrator, St. Joseph, Sugar Grove, to Retirement, effective July 11, 2023. Subscribe to the print and/or e-edition, or make aone-time donation, today! Ukraines military chaplains in position on front line, ready to heal the wounds of war, A medida que aumenta la mortalidad materna en los EE.UU., lderes pro-vida piden una Ley de cuidado para ella. He immigrated to the United States in 1993 and studied at St. Ambrose University. He also studied at Cambridge University in England and did theology studies at Gregorian University in Rome. Bishop Thomas Zinkula has announced assignment changes for three deacons and four priests. He assisted at St. Anthony Parish-Davenport and currently serves at St. Mary of the Visitation-Ottumwa. Archdiocese of Omaha Clergy and Tribunal Assignments 2023 Retirements Fr. Angel J. Torres to Parochial Vicar at St. Lawrence the Martyr, Chester. Article Categories All Press Release Radio Broadcasts Priest Assignments Announced April 25, 2022 Here is a link to the latest priest assignments. Many people have asked where I want to be placed in my first assignment, but my answer is always the same: I just want to be wherever I can be a priest, Deacon Dionesotes said. 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SPALDING PASTORAL CENTER | 419 NE MADISON AVENUE | PEORIA, IL 61603 | PHONE (309) 671-1550 | FAX (309) 671-1579. The Keota native graduated from the University of Notre Dame and completed theology studies at St. Paul Seminary-St. Paul. Confirming the appointment of the Provincial of the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers of St. Augustine Province, from service outside of the diocese, to the assumption of responsibility for Christ the King and St. Thomas the Apostle Church, effective July 11, 2023. We will forward your request to our business/circulation coordinator. SPALDING PASTORAL CENTER | 419 NE MADISON AVENUE | PEORIA, IL 61603 | PHONE (309) 671-1550 | FAX (309) 671-1595, Copyright 2023 - The Catholic Post || 2 || All Rights Reserved || Design by, The Newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (Paramount), Totus Tuus: Helping young people take a summer plunge into the waters of faith, Policies and procedures relating to allegations of sexual abuse of minors. Retires as Pastoral Leader of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Green Bay, effective June 30, 2023. Retires as Pastoral Leader of St. Paul Parish, Combined Locks effective June 30, 2023. He studied for the priesthood at Mundelein Seminary, earning a masters degree in philosophy and religion, and Mount St. Marys Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, receiving masters degrees in systematic theology and divinity. Ordained to the diaconate in 1982, he served parishes in Clinton before moving to Grinnell and serving at St. Mary Parish. Fr. Thank you. The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 20, 2023: Reverend Sunday Akuh, from Parochial Vicar, St. John the Baptist and Holy Family Parishes, South Bend to Pastor, St. John the Baptist Parish, South Bend. Father Flattery currently serves at Divine Mercy Parish-Burlington/West Burlington and St. Mary Parish-Dodgeville. Those to be ordained were invited to answer a few questions in advance of their ordination. Father Herold served at St. Paul Parish-Burlington, St. Mary Parish-Clinton and as spiritual director, diocesan vocations director and rector of the former St. Ambrose Seminary-Davenport. The following clergy assignments, which were announced by the diocese on the weekend of Feb. 11-12, will take effect in July unless otherwise noted: ReverendWilliamArnold, from Pastor, Holy Spirit Church and St. Philip Church Columbus, to Retirement, effective December 1, 2023. Father Goetz served at St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City, Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport and Prince of Peace Parish-Clinton. Named in a 10/2018 suit against all of the Catholic dioceses in IL, claiming Anderson sexually abused a boy at ages 8-14 in the late 1970s-early 1980s, also at St. Edward's. The plaintiff said the Diocese told him they knew Anderson had abused young boys and suggested he forgive the priest. Bishop William Franklin ordained him to the priesthood June 4, 1995 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. At the same time, he concludes his appointment as Director of the Kairos Year on June 30, 2023. Included in each pastorate listing are its churches, schools, and priests. Bishop Amos ordained him to the priesthood May 10, 2008 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. May 1, 2023 Bishop Thomas is pleased to announce the following Priest appointments. Spiritual Life Center. Leviste to Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph, Mendham. By Anne Marie Amacher His deacon assignment was to St. Philomena in Peoria. */
. Through the examples of many priests, both in the diocese and at seminary, I have seen the enormous effect of passionate and dedicated priests who are committed firstly to God, and through that love of God to Gods people, Deacon Hopper said. The Diocese of Las Cruces includes several South New Mexico cities. He also served at St. Joseph Parish-Montrose, St. Patrick Parish-Georgetown, St. Peter Parish-Lovilia, St. Patrick Parish-Melrose and All Saints Parish-Keokuk. 320; jhuyck@youngstowndiocese.org. The Clinton native graduated from St. Ambrose College-Davenport and the University of Iowa. Reverend Father Matthew S. Solyntjes: Administrator of Divine Mercy Parish, Kossuth County. TUAN JOSEPH PHAMFrom Pastor, St. Columban Church, Garden GroveTo Pastor, San Antonio de Padua del Caon Church, Anaheim HillsREV . Father Okumu served at Assumption High School-Davenport, St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City, Sacred Heart Parish-Kinross, Holy Trinity Parish-Richmond and St. Joseph Parish-Wellman. He completed theology studies at St. Paul Seminary School of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Fr. Marcel Rooney O.S.B., Abbot Primate. John & Paul Parish-Burlington and Ss. Confirming the appointment by the Provincial of the Apostles of Jesus, ReverendProcessMiltonKiocha, AJ, from Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church and St. Peter Church, Chillicothe, and St. Mary Church, Waverly, to Parochial Vicar, St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg, effective July 11, 2023. He currently serves as pastor of St. Wenceslaus Parish-Iowa City and St. Bernadette Parish-West Branch. Henry Salditos - Parochial Administrator of La . May 19, 2023. He completed theology studies at Sacred Heart School of Theology-Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Michael Berner, from pastor of Our Lady of Grace, Griswold, and St. Timothy, Reno/Cumberland, to retirement. Moved by 2017-2018 to the Benedictine community at Sant'Anselmo. Father Hilgendorf has served at St. Paul the Apostle Parish-Davenport, St. Patrick and St. Wenceslaus parishes in Iowa City, Ss. Cardinal Peter Turkson ordained him to the priesthood Nov. 12, 2005 at St. Francis Cathedral at Cape Coast. John Anderson: Saint Mary, Aledo; Saint Mary, Canton; Saint Rose, Rushville; Saint Edward . Peter and Paul in Leonore. Currently, he is pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Marengo, St. Joseph Parish-North English and St. Mary Parish-Williamsburg. Changes will go into effect June 27, 2023. He is Father Joseph Baker, who will continue as pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Milan and St. Patrick Parish, Andalusia. He served at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish-Bettendorf, Holy Family Parish-Davenport, Assumption & St. Patrick Parish-Charlotte, Ss. Father Scott Lemaster, 66, while remaining as pastor at St. Bridget Parish-Victor, will be relieved as pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Brooklyn and assigned as pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Marengo. He has served at Ss. SPALDING PASTORAL CENTER | 419 NE MADISON AVENUE | PEORIA, IL 61603 | PHONE (309) 671-1550 | FAX (309) 671-1579 Appointed as Priest Celebrant of St. Joseph Parish, Sturgeon Bay, and SS Peter and Paul Parish, Institute, effective July 1, 2023, while concluding as Priest Celebrant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Green Bay effective June 30, 2023. The Sigourney native graduated from the University of Northern Iowa-Cedar Falls and completed his theology studies at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Father Joseph Phung, 65, will become pastor at St. Patrick Parish-Iowa City. He currently serves as pastor of Holy Family Parish-Fort Madison and St. Joseph Parish-Montrose. Buffer, from Pastor, St. Mary Church, Marion and Sacred Hearts Church Cardington, to Pastor, St. Cecilia Church, Columbus, effective July 11, 2023. A native of Africa, he attended St. Peter Regional Seminary at Cape Coast, Ghana, did theological studies at the Pontifical Urbaniana University-Rome and advanced studies at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. In Rock Island, Conventual Franciscan priests will assume pastoral care of the citys three parishes Sacred Heart, St. Mary, and St. Pius X. Bishop Franklin ordained him to the priesthood June 9, 2001 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Mr. Tom McKenna 544 Colman Center Drive P.O. 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He [] Rev. They become effective July 14 except where otherwise noted. He currently serves as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish-Newton and dean of the Grinnell Deanery. Bishop Louis Tylka has approved new assignments for 30 priests in the Diocese of Peoria, including the granting of senior status to Father Thomas Taylor and Father Vien Van Do. Peter and Paul Parish, Weyauwega, on June 30, 2023. Bishop William Joensen has made the following priest assignments effective July 9. Peter and Paul Parish, Hortonville, effective June 30, 2023. The following appointments and assignments are effective July 1, 2023 unless otherwise noted. Bryan Amthor has been assigned Pastor of Nativity of Mary Parish, Independence, and St. Bernadette Parish, Kansas City. Bishop William Joensen has made the following appointments effective July 13, 2023. He currently serves as pastor of the Grinnell parish. March 20, 2023. Here is a list of their names, their Illinois parish assignments and the diocese's claim of first report. Father Mensah has served at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana; a senior high school in Agona Swedru, Ghana; in radio evangelization in Ghana; and as a parochial collaborator at St. Barbara Parish in the Diocese of Rome. His new assignment took effect Dec. 12. He discusses information about parish draft modeling milestones, timelines and key consultative bodies involved in providing feedback. Appointed as Priest Celebrant for Spanish Mass at SS Peter and Paul Parish, Weyauwega, effective July 1, 2023, while continuing his appointment as Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Wautoma. The Diocese of Peoria is one of them. | Privacy Policy | Built by Saint Pio Media | LoginReproduction of material from this website without written permission is strictly prohibited. A yearslong investigation into child sex abuse by members of the Catholic clergy in Illinois has found at least 1,997 children in the state's six dioceses were sexually abused between 1950 and 2019. James Adams, Pastor, SS. Father Patrick Hilgendorf, 53, will become pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish-Davenport. Abner Ables, c.s. Attorney General Kwame Raoul on May 23, 2023, released a comprehensive report, which included 51 clergy members in the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. JOSEPH LUAN NGUYENFrom Pastor, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa AnaTo Pastor, St. Columban Church, Garden GroveREV. He worked as an engineer before entering the seminary. These appointments are effective July 1, 2023, unless noted otherwise. Click here to read an article in The Catholic Times on how the below Priest assignments will affect churches in the Diocese of Columbus. Other parishes receiving a new pastor, excluding those in which a present administrator will be given that role, include: SPALDING PASTORAL CENTER | 419 NE MADISON AVENUE | PEORIA, IL 61603 | PHONE (309) 671-1550 | FAX (309) 671-1595, Copyright 2023 - The Catholic Post || 2 || All Rights Reserved || Design by, The Newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (Paramount), Totus Tuus: Helping young people take a summer plunge into the waters of faith, Policies and procedures relating to allegations of sexual abuse of minors. ReverendWilliamA.Metzger, from Pastor, Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus, to Retirement, effective July 11, 2023. He also served at St. John the Baptist Parish-Houghton and St. James Parish-St. Paul. May 3, 2020. The new duties for Father Luke Spannagel, who has served as pastor of Sacred Heart and St. Mary parishes in Rock Island for three years, include a special assignment as a preacher for a Eucharistic Revival program recently announced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. After a leave of absence for studies, he served at St. Peter Parish-Cosgrove, St. Michael Parish-Holbrook, St. Bridget Parish-Victor, St. Patrick Parish in Brooklyn and Church of the Visitation Parish in Camanche. Father Bowan Schmitt, pastor of St. Paul Parish in Danville for six years and vicar of the Danville Vicariate, has been named pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Seneca, and St. Patrick Parish, Ransom. Appointed Temporary Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawano, effective June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023. He currently serves as pastor of the Brooklyn and Victor parishes. Mary & Patrick Parish-West Burlington. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Here's a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar reassignments, parish administrators, chaplains and retirements. ReverendJamesColeman, from Pastor, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Columbus, to Retirement, effective July 11, 2023. He worked in law enforcement before studying theology at St. Paul Seminary-St. Paul, Minnesota, and completed theology studies at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary-St. Louis. My role as a priest will be to lead others into this relationship, and I will seek to do so with kindness, humility and compassion.. Father Marty Goetz, 54, will become pastor at Sacred Heart Parish-Newton. He has also served at Nativity of Our Lord in Spring Valley, St. Malachy in Rantoul and St. Elizabeth in Thomasboro, and St. Michael the Archangel in Streator. Father Thomas Szydlik, parochial vicar of five parishes in Hancock County, has been named administrator of St. Paul Parish in Danville and chaplain of Schlarman Academy. news from the archives, original podcasts, saint bios, trivia and more! New pastors have been named for 21 parishes, although in eight of those parishes the priest is already serving as administrator. He served at Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Parish-Clinton, Immaculate Conception Parish-Petersville, Ss. The Vietnam native was ordained for the Diocese of Peoria in 1990 and has been pastor, administrator, or parochial vicar in 13 parishes. Bishop Zinkula ordained him to the priesthood June 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. The Diocese of Peoria is one of them. He served as priest chaplain at Genesis Health System in Davenport and at St. Paul the Apostle Parish-Davenport. By The Catholic Post | July 10, 2023 By Paul Thomas Moore of The Catholic Post DANVILLE In approximately 50 dioceses across North America, it wouldn't be summer without Totus Tuus. PASTOR Rev. Confirming the appointment by the Provincial of the Apostles of Jesus, ReverendPatrickWatikha,AJ, from Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Portsmouth; Holy Redeemer Church, Portsmouth; St. Peter in Chains Church, Wheelersburg; and Holy Trinity Church, Pond Creek, to Pastor, St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg, effective July 11, 2023. Father Eric Koami Kpotor, SMA, will be assistant chaplain at Alleman. 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