June 24, 2020 Clergy Official

Bishop Zubik announces the following clergy appointments:
 
PASTOR
 
The Reverend Christopher D. Donley from Moderator of Team Ministry of Divine Mercy Parish, Center City, to Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Center City, for a term of six (6) years, effective July 13, 2020.
 
ADMINISTRATOR
 
The Reverend Joseph M. Freedy from Team Member of Divine Mercy Parish, Center City, to Administrator of the parishes of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bellevue; Saint John Neumann, Franklin Park; and Sacred Heart, Emsworth, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
 
PERMANENT DEACONS
 
Deacon Frank C. Bursic to the newly established Holy Family Parish, Holiday Park/ Oakmont/Plum/Verona, under the direction of the pastor, Reverend Kevin G. Poecking, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at the parish, effective July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Jeffrey P. Formica to the parishes of Saint Mark, Liberty Boro; Saint Michael, Elizabeth; and Queen of the Rosary, Glassport, under the direction of the administrator, Reverend Thomas A. Wagner, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at Auberle, effective July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Joseph F. Kralik, Jr., to the parishes of Saint John Capistran, Upper St. Clair, and Saint Thomas More, Bethel Park, under the direction of the administrator, Reverend Mark A. Eckman, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, effective July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Paul C. Lim to the parishes of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie; Saint Margaret of Scotland, Green Tree; and Saints Simon and Jude, Scott Township, under the direction of the administrator, Reverend Robert J. Grecco, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at the parishes, effective July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon John T. Mayer to the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott, under the direction of the pastor, Reverend Brian J. Welding, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at the Young Adult Ministry Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Scott S. Potter to Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish, Beechview/Brookline, under the direction of the pastor, Reverend James M. Bachner, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at Jubilee Soup Kitchen, effective July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Eric C. Schorr to the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott, under the direction of the pastor, Reverend Brian J. Welding, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at the parish, effective July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon James D. Shope to the parishes of Saint Andrew, Center Township; Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Lyndora/Meridian; Saint Michael the Archangel, Butler; Saint Paul, Butler; and Saint Peter, Butler, under the direction of the administrator, Reverend Kevin C. Fazio, with responsibility for diaconal ministry of service and charity at the parishes, effective July 1, 2020.
 
 
RESIDENCE CHANGE
 
The Reverend Joseph E. Sioli from Pastor of Saint Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, and as Administrator of Saint Joan of Arc Parish, South Park, to Regional Vicar of the South Vicariate of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Sioli will maintain his residence at Saint Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair. 
 
 
WITHDRAWN FROM MINISTRY
 
The Reverend Victor J. Molka, Jr., has withdrawn from active ministry in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective July 1, 2020.