The Most Rev. The following clergy changes were effective as of August 2, 2022: Father Norbert Suresh, Newly Ordained, to Parochial Vicar, Saint John Neumann, Lancaster. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Assignment outside the Diocese. Michael E. Messner, from providing assistance to our priests, parishes, and ministries throughout the Diocese, to parochial vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Enola and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center and UPMC Hospital West Shore, Chaplain. Priests and deacons within the Diocese of Harrisburg can be reassigned for a number of reasons, including requests from the clergy member, an opening due to a retirement or death, or a clergy member has the skills and talents that are considered a good match for a specific ministry. Redemptorist Fathers - CSsR - BishopAccountability.org Bishop Ronald Gainer has made the following clergy appointments: Effective at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year: The deadline for submissions to the biweekly Notebook/Parish Obituaries listing is every other Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. o The Rev. He has been appointed Pastor of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Middletown. Conv., has been reassigned by his religious community to a period of study with residence at Mother Cabrini Friary, Shamokin. 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Reverend Fidelis Umukoro, OP currently assigned outside of the Diocese. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Deacon Neil A. Crispo, from Permanent Deacon, Saint Joseph Parish, York, to Permanent Deacon, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, York. Deacon Kevin M. Key, Transitional Deacon, to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lancaster. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. While the parish doors may be closing, the history of Holy Family Parish will live on. Looking for a job in a Catholic school? Deacon Chiedozie F. Ononuju, Transitional Deacon, to Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey. Why is Harrisburg's bishop stepping down, and who is Robert M. Gillelan Jr., Diocese of Harrisburg Administrator, made the following announcement for priest assignments Monday. Diocesan directory, parish and school directory, events, news, employment opportunities and department and agency links. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. He has been appointed Pastor of Saint Columba Parish, Bloomsburg and Christ the King Mission, Benton. Holy Family Parish has been a home to the faithful of East Harrisburg since 1958. HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) Bishop Gainer has announced changes to clergy assignments on Monday, June 5. for the Diocese of Harrisburg. Priests within the Diocese of Harrisburg can be reassigned for a number of reasons, including a request from the clergy member, an opening due to a retirement or death, or a clergy member has the skills and talents that are considered a good match for a specific ministry need. You can cancel at any time. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Priests are selected for assignments based on a variety of factors, including local needs, their skills, experience, availability, and health. Reverend Kyle S. Sahd, from Pastor, Saint Theresa of the Infant Jesus Parish, New Cumberland, to Pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, York. Diocesan News Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes HARRISBURG, Pa. - Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today. 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: Reverend William Arnold, from Pastor, Holy Spirit Church and St. Philip Church Columbus, to Retirement, effective December 1, 2023. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, has made the following appointments: Effective immediately: The Rev. Reverend Michael W. Rothan currently Campus Minister at Bucknell University. Frank Baumert, senior associate pastor, St. Thomas More Parish, Omaha, and St. Joan of Arc Parish, Omaha. He has been appointed Pastor of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, McSherrystown. Reverend Joseph Quang Van Tran has been reassigned by his diocese to ministry outside the Diocese of Harrisburg. He has been appointed Pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Mount Joy. The camp is dependent on volunteers, with a particular need for volunteers who can spend the night. Steven J. . April 17, 2023. Arena, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, Harrisburg, to Pastor, Prince of Peace Parish, Steelton. Ryan M. Fischer, from pastor of Divine Redeemer, Mount Carmel, to pastor, Saint James Parish, Lititz. Priests and deacons are selected for assignments based on a variety of factors, including local needs and the clergy members skills, experience, availability, and health. Bishop Gainer Announces Clergy Changes for Diocese of Harrisburg HARRISBURG, Pa. Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today. The following clergy changes will be effective as of June 20, 2022: The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg was established on March 3, 1868. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. The Rev. He has been appointed the Supervising Catholic Hospital Chaplain at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Here are the changes affecting Lancaster County parishes:. Special Assignments. The Rev. Stephen P. Kelley, from pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Columbia, to pastor, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Gettysburg. We are blessed and honored to welcome him as our new shepherd. Reverend Tukura Pius Michael, OP, from Pastor, Saint Pius X Parish, Selinsgrove, to Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Baptist Parish, New Freedom, and Campus Minister, York College. Reverend Timothy Lyons, O.F.M. 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He has been appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Lancaster. James E. Lease from Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Hanover to Administrator, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Hanover. Shown in the Venice diocese per 1988 Catholic Directory, in Miami per 1990 edition, and in Orlando per 1995 and 2002 editions. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Ignacio Palomino from Parochial Vicar, Saint Francis of Xavier Parish, Gettysburg, to Chaplain Hispanic Community of Hanover with residence at Saint Vincent DePaul Parish, Hanover. Effective July 11, 2023: Reverend Father Paul D. Bormann: Granted retirement status. Priests are selected for assignments based on a variety of factors, including local needs, their skills and experience, availability, and health, and the needs of the Diocese. Deacon Richard A. Groff, transitional deacon, to Saint Aloysius Parish, Littlestown. Deacon James V. 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HARRISBURG The Very Rev. Deacon Peter J. Jupin, from Permanent Deacon, Saint Joseph Parish, Lancaster, to Permanent Deacon, Saint John Neumann Parish, Lancaster (effective July 1, 2022). Priests and deacons are selected for assignments based on a variety of factors, including local needs and the clergy members skills, experience, availability, and health. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. HARRISBURG, Pa. Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, has announced changes to clergy assignments today. Reverend Michael E. Messner from part-time Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Enola and Hospital Chaplain, UPMC West Shore and Penn State Health, Hampden Medical Center, to Medical Leave of Absence, Priest Retirement Center, Harrisburg. Cap., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish and Holy Family Parish with residence at Saint Francis of Assisi Friary, Harrisburg.