December 11, 2024 Clergy Appointments

Bishop David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh, is making the announcement of the following clergy appointments:

SPECIAL MINISTRY

The Reverend Samuel J. Esposito is appointed to serve as a part-time Parish Consultant in the Secretariat for Parish Services, effective Monday, February 3, 2025. At the same time, Father Esposito maintains his assignment as Chaplain of the Felician Sisters Motherhouse, Coraopolis.

PAROCHIAL VICAR

The Reverend Pierre Marie France, with the permission of the Most Reverend Pierre-Andre Dumas, Bishop of the Diocese of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Charleroi/Donora/Monongahela, effective Friday, November 1, 2024.

At the presentation of the Very Reverend Robert Marva, OFM Cap., Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Reverend Paul Zaborowski, O.F.M. Cap., is appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, Bloomfield/Garfield/Lawrenceville, effective Monday, November 18, 2024.

CHAPLAIN

The Reverend Malin Fernando, with the permission of His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of the Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is appointed Parish Chaplain of Holy Spirit Parish, Lawrence County, and Jamieson Hospital, New Castle, effective Monday, December 2, 2024.

The Reverend Christopher Perera, with the permission of His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of the Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is appointed Chaplain to UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless and AHN Wexford Hospital, Wexford, with residence at Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, effective Monday, December 2, 2024.

At the presentation of the Very Reverend Robert Marva, OFM Cap., Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Reverend Philip White, O.F.M. Cap., is appointed Chaplain of Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler, with residence at Saint Mary Friary, Herman, effective Monday, November 18, 2024.

SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY

The Reverend Anton Premalal, with the permission of His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of the Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is appointed Sacramental Minister to the Nursing Homes in the territory of Saint Catherine Labouré Parish, South Park/Upper Saint Clair, and Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/Upper Saint Clair, with residence at Resurrection Parish, effective Monday, December 2, 2024.

RELEASED FROM ASSIGNMENT

The Reverend Lawrence D. Adams is released from his appointment as Associate General Secretary for Special Projects, effective Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Father Adams will remain Pastor of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, East End/Point Breeze/Wilkinsburg.

The Reverend Kenneth E. Kezmarsky is released from his appointment as part-time Senior Parochial Vicar at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, Monroeville/Penn Hills, effective Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Father Kezmarsky will remain Chaplain at UPMC East and Forbes Regional Hospitals, Monroeville.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

At his request, the Reverend Jack E. Demnyan is relieved of his responsibilities as a Consultant to the Department of Canonical Services and from pastoral ministry at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, effective Saturday, November 16, 2024. At the same time, Father Demnyan has been granted permission to begin a six-month leave of absence for personal reasons.

PERMANENT DEACONS

Deacon Joseph N. Basko from Ministry of Sacrament and Ministry of Word at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Aliquippa/Central/Hopewell/Monaca to Ministry of Sacrament and Ministry of Word at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/New Brighton/ Rochester, under the direction of the Pastor, the Reverend Howard W. Campbell, effective Friday, November 29, 2024. At the same time, Deacon Basko will assist in the Ministry of Service and Charity to the Beaver County Jail, Beaver.

Deacon Frank C. Bursic is appointed to assist in the Ministry of Service and Charity at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Charleroi/Donora/Monongahela, under the direction of the Pastor, the Reverend Levi D. Hartle, effective Friday, November 15, 2024. At the same time, Deacon Bursic will continue to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament and the Ministry of Word at Holy Family Parish, Oakmont/Plum/Verona, under the direction of the Pastor, the Reverend Kevin G. Poecking, and in the Ministry of Service and Charity to the Diocesan Office of Evangelization, under the direction of Bishop William J. Waltersheid.

Deacon Clifford M. Homer from Ministry of Service and Charity to Catholic Charities to Ministry of Service and Charity at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Observatory Hill/ Perrysville/Ross/West View, under the direction of the Pastor, the Reverend John R. Rushofsky, effective Saturday, November 30, 2024. At the same time, Deacon Homer will continue to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament and the Ministry of Word at Saints Martha and Mary Parish, Hampton/Richland, under the direction of the Pastor, the Reverend Robert J. Vular.

In accordance with the provisions of the Deacon Personnel Policy and with the recommendation of the Clergy Personnel Board, Deacon Stephen C. Pikula is granted permission to retire from diaconal assignment at Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/South Allegheny Area, effective Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Deacon Charles J. Vukotich, Jr. from leave of absence for personal reasons to retirement effective Monday, December 2, 2024.