May 30, 2020 Clergy Official

Bishop Zubik announces the following clergy appointments:
 
 
PASTOR
 
The Reverend Frank D. Almade from Administrator of Saint Colman Parish, Turtle Creek; Good Shepherd Parish, Braddock; Saint John Fisher Parish, Churchill; Saint Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding; Madonna del Castello Parish, Swissvale; Saint Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God Parish, Swissvale, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, East Suburban Pittsburgh, for a term of six (6) years effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
The Reverend Harry R. Bielewicz from Administrator of Saint Alphonsus Parish, McDonald; Saint Ann Parish, Bulger; Saint Columbkille Parish, Imperial; Saint Michael Parish, Avella; Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Burgettstown; and Saint Patrick Parish, Oakdale, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish, Western Allegheny & Washington Counties, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
The Reverend David J. Bonnar from Pastor of Saint Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, and Administrator of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Aiden Parish, Wexford, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend Carmen A. D’Amico from Pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands, and Administrator of Holy Rosary Parish, Muse, and Saint Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Canonsburg/ Meadow Lands/Muse, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend James P. Holland from Pastor of Transfiguration Parish, Russellton, and Administrator of Saint Victor Parish, Bairdford, to Pastor of the newly established Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Bairdford/Russellton, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend Stephen A. Kresak from Administrator of Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to Pastor of the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend John B. Lendvai from Administrator of the parishes of Saint Alphonsus Parish, Springdale; Holy Family Parish, Creighton; Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum; Saint Joseph Parish, Natrona; Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Natrona Heights; and Our Lady of Victory Parish, Harwick, to Pastor of the newly established Guardian Angels Parish, Upper Allegheny Valley, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend Michael John Lynam from Administrator of Saint Hilary Parish and Immaculate Conception Parish, both in Washington, to Pastor of the newly established Saint James Parish, Washington, for a term of six (6) years effective on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
The Reverend Robert M. Miller from Pastor of Saint Benedict the Abbot Parish, Peters Township, and Administrator of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Finleyville, and Saint Isaac Jogues Parish, Jefferson Hills, to Pastor of the newly established Saint John XXIII Parish, Peters Township/Finleyville/Jefferson Hills, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
The Reverend Kevin G. Poecking from Administrator of Saint Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont; Saint Januarius Parish, Plum; Saint John the Baptist Parish, Plum; Saint Joseph Parish, Verona; and Our Lady of Joy Parish, Holiday Park, to Pastor of the newly established Holy Family Parish, Holiday Park/Oakmont/Plum/Verona, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend John R. Rushofsky from Pastor of Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township, and Administrator of Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to Pastor of the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Very Reverend Kris D. Stubna from Pastor of Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, and Administrator of Saint Regis Parish, Oakland; Saint Rosalia Parish, Greenfield; and Saint Stephen Parish, Hazelwood, to Pastor of Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   Father Stubna maintains his assignment as Rector of Saint Paul Cathedral. 
 
The Reverend E. Daniel Sweeney from Administrator of Saint Agnes Parish, West Mifflin; Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne; Holy Trinity Parish, West Mifflin; Saint Joseph Parish, Duquesne; Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead; Resurrection Parish, West Mifflin; Saint Rita Parish, Whitaker; and Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish, Munhall, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Duquesne/Homestead/ Munhall/West Mifflin, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Very Reverend Brian J. Welding from Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Consecrated Life and Director of the Department for Post-Ordination Formation, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott Township, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Welding will maintain his responsibilities as a Judge for the Tribunal.
 
The Reverend Paul J. Zywan from Pastor of Saint Alexis Parish, Wexford, and Administrator of Saint Alphonsus Parish, Wexford, to Pastor of the newly established Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton/Pleasant Hills/West Mifflin/Jefferson Hills, for a term of six (6) years, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
SENIOR PAROCHIAL VICAR
 
The Reverend Robert J. Ahlin from Senior Parochial Vicar of Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   
 
The Reverend Martin F. Barkin from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Colman Parish, Turtle Creek; Good Shepherd Parish, Braddock; Saint John Fisher Parish, Churchill; Saint Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding; Madonna del Castello Parish, Swissvale; Saint Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God Parish, Swissvale, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, East Suburban Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend Michael P. Conway from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Agnes Parish, West Mifflin; Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne; Holy Trinity Parish, West Mifflin; Saint Joseph Parish, Duquesne; Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead; Resurrection Parish, West Mifflin; Saint Rita Parish, Whitaker; and Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish, Munhall, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Duquesne/ Homestead/Munhall/West Mifflin, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend George R. Dalton from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont; Saint Januarius Parish, Plum; Saint John the Baptist Parish;, Plum; Saint Joseph Parish, Verona; and Our Lady of Joy Parish, Holiday Park, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Holy Family Parish, Holiday Park/Oakmont/Plum/Verona, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend David D. DeWitt from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont; Saint Januarius Parish, Plum; Saint John the Baptist Parish;, Plum; Saint Joseph Parish, Verona; and Our Lady of Joy Parish, Holiday Park, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Holy Family Parish, Holiday Park/Oakmont/Plum/Verona, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend Pierre M. Falkenhan, Jr., from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Benedict the Abbot Parish, Peters Township; Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Finleyville; and Saint Isaac Jogues Parish, Jefferson Hills, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint John XXIII Parish, Peters Township/Finleyville/Jefferson Hills, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
The Reverend Andrew C. Fischer from Parochial Vicar of Saint Alphonsus Parish, Springdale; Holy Family Parish, Creighton; Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum; Saint Joseph Parish, Natrona; Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Natrona Heights; and Our Lady of Victory Parish, Harwick, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Guardian Angels Parish, Upper Allegheny Valley, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend Thomas L. Gillespie from Senior Parochial Vicar of Holy Rosary Parish, Muse; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands; and Saint Patrick Parish, Canonsburg,  to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Canonsburg/ Meadow Lands/Muse, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend Kenneth E. Kezmarsky from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Clairton; Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pleasant Hills; Holy Spirit Parish, West Mifflin; and Saint Thomas à Becket Parish, Jefferson Hills, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton/Jefferson Hills/Pleasant Hills/West Mifflin, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     Father Kezmarsky maintains his assignment as Chaplain to the Epiphany Association/Academy.      
 
The Reverend Aaron J. Kriss from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Alphonsus Parish, Springdale; Holy Family Parish, Creighton; Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum; Saint Joseph Parish, Natrona; Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Natrona Heights; and Our Lady of Victory Parish, Harwick, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Guardian Angels Parish, Upper Allegheny Valley, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend Thomas J. Lewandowski  from Senior Parochial Vicar (part-time) of Saint Hilary Parish and Immaculate Conception Parish, both in Washington, to Senior Parochial Vicar (part-time) of the newly established Saint James Parish, Washington, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Lewandowski maintains his assignment as Chaplain to California University, Washington & Jefferson College and Waynesburg College. 
 
The Reverend Michael R. Peck from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Hilary Parish and Immaculate Conception Parish, both in Washington, to Senior Parochial Vicar (part-time) of the newly established Saint James Parish, Washington, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend Kenneth A. Sparks from Senior Parochial Vicar of Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend William D. Wuenschel from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Alexis Parish and Saint Alphonsus Parish, both in Wexford, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Aiden Parish, Wexford, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
    
PAROCHIAL VICAR

The Reverend Benjamin E. Barr from Parochial Vicar of Saint Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, and Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott Township, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.      
 
The Reverend Zachary A. Galiyas from Parochial Vicar of Saint Alphonsus Parish, McDonald; Saint Ann Parish, Bulger; Saint Columbkille Parish, Imperial; Saint Michael Parish, Avella; Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Burgettstown; and Saint Patrick Parish, Oakdale, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish, Western Allegheny & Washington Counties, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.      
 
The Reverend Thomas J. Gramc from Parochial Vicar of Saint Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, and Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott Township, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   Father Gramc maintains his assignment as Chaplain (part-time) at Seton LaSalle Catholic High School. 
   
The Reverend Levi D. Hartle from Parochial Vicar of Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Hartle maintains his assignment as Consultant to the Department of Worship.   
 
The Reverend Michael J. Maranowski from Parochial Vicar of Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend Jeremy J. Mohler from Parochial Vicar of Saint Colman Parish, Turtle Creek; Good Shepherd Parish, Braddock; Saint John Fisher Parish, Churchill; Saint Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding; Madonna del Castello, Swissvale; Saint Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God Parish, Swissvale, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, East Suburban Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.      
 
The Reverend John Odeyemi from Parochial Vicar of Saint Regis Parish, Oakland; Saint Rosalia Parish, Greenfield; and Saint Stephen Parish, Hazelwood, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.      
 
The Reverend Adam C. Potter from Parochial Vicar of Saint Regis Parish, Oakland; Saint Rosalia Parish, Greenfield; and Saint Stephen Parish, Hazelwood, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Potter maintains his assignment as Chaplain (part-time) to Oakland Catholic High School.
 
The Reverend Albert J. Semler from Parochial Vicar of Saint Colman Parish, Turtle Creek; Good Shepherd Parish, Braddock; Saint John Fisher Parish, Churchill; Saint Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding; Madonna del Castello, Swissvale; Saint Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God Parish, Swissvale, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, East Suburban Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Additionally, in accordance with the provisions of the Priest Personnel Policy, and at his request, Father Semler has been granted permission to begin retirement on September 30, 2020.  At this time, his plans for a retirement residence are incomplete.   
 
The Reverend Daniel L. Walsh, CSSp, from Parochial Vicar of Saint Regis Parish, Oakland; Saint Rosalia Parish, Greenfield; and Saint Stephen Parish, Hazelwood, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
The Reverend Michael A. Zavage, Jr., from Parochial Vicar of Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

PARISH CHAPLAIN
 
The Reverend John D. Brennan from Parish Chaplain of Saint Alphonsus Parish, Springdale; Holy Family Parish, Creighton; Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum; Saint Joseph Parish, Natrona; Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Natrona Heights; and Our Lady of Victory Parish, Harwick, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Guardian Angels Parish, Upper Allegheny Valley, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     
 
The Reverend Jason A. Charron from Parish Chaplain of Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Clairton; Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pleasant Hills; Holy Spirit Parish, West Mifflin; and Saint Thomas à Becket Parish, Jefferson Hills, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton/Jefferson Hills/Pleasant Hills/ West Mifflin, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.     Father Charron maintains his assignment as Chaplain to Jefferson Hospital. 
 
The Reverend Thomas J. Galvin from Parish Chaplain of  Holy Rosary Parish, Muse; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands; and Saint Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Canonsburg/Meadow Lands/ Muse, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
The Reverend Vincent F. Kolo from Parish Chaplain of Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  
 
The Reverend Steven M. Palsa from Parish Chaplain of Saint Regis Parish, Oakland; Saint Rosalia Parish, Greenfield; and Saint Stephen Parish, Hazelwood, to Parish Chaplain of Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Palsa maintains his assignment as Parish Chaplain to Saint Raphael Parish, Morningside, and Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside.     

The Reverend Gilbert Z. Puznakoski from Parish Chaplain of Saint Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, and Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott Township, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.      
 
The Reverend Michael L. Yaksick from Parish Chaplain of Saint Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, and Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott Township, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Yaksick maintains his assignment as Parish Chaplain of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie; Saint Margaret Parish, Greentree; and Saints Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township.  
 
IN RESIDENCE
 
The Reverend Michael R. Ackerman to in residence at Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Ackerman will maintain his assignments as Director of the Vocation Office, Chaplain for Scouting, Chaplain for the Serra Club of Pittsburgh, and Chaplain (part-time) at Central Catholic High School.    
 
The Reverend Leroy A. DiPietro from in residence at Saint Athanasius Parish, West View, to in residence at the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father DiPietro will maintain his assignments as Delegate for Retired Priests, Replacement Ministry, and Chaplain and Confessor to the Sisters of Saint Benedict.
 
The Reverend William E. Dorner from in residence at Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township, to in residence at the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Dorner will maintain his assignments as Consultant to the Tribunal, Chaplain to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School, and Chaplain to the Diocesan Youth Council.    
 
The Reverend Mark W. Glasgow from in residence at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead, to in residence at the newly established Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Duquesne/Homestead/Munhall/West Mifflin, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Glasgow will maintain his assignment as Chaplain to the VA Health Care System.
 
The Reverend Stan M. Gregorek to residence at the newly established Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Duquesne/Homestead/Munhall/West Mifflin, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  
 
The Very Reverend Benedetto P. Vaghetto from in residence at Saint Patrick Parish, Oakdale, to in residence at the newly established Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish, Western Allegheny & Washington Counties, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Father Vaghetto maintains his assignment as Judicial Vicar for the Tribunal.    
 
RETIRED PRIEST WITH ASSIGNMENT
 
In accordance with the provisions of the Priest Personnel Policy, and at his request, the Reverend Douglas A. Boyd has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as hospital chaplain, effective July 1, 2020.  At the same time, Father Boyd is assigned Hospital Chaplain for UPMC Magee Hospital with continued residence at Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Bloomfield/Friendship/Garfield.
 
In accordance with the provisions of the Priest Personnel Policy, and at his request, the Reverend George T. DeVille has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as Senior Parochial Vicar of Holy Rosary Parish, Muse; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands; and Saint Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  At the same time, Father DeVille will begin retirement and is assigned Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Canonsburg/ Meadow Lands/Muse. 
 
In accordance with the provisions of the Priest Personnel Policy, and at his request, the Reverend Pierre G. Sodini has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as hospital chaplain, effective July 1, 2020.  At the same time, Father Sodini is assigned Hospital Chaplain for UPMC Shadyside Hospital with continued residence at Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Bloomfield/Friendship/Garfield.
  
DEACON
 
The following deacons have been assigned to ministry of sacrament and ministry of word at the following parishes:
 
Deacon Michael J. Babcock from Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Thomas J. Berna from Saint Regis Parish, Oakland; Saint Rosalia Parish, Greenfield; and Saint Stephen Parish, Hazelwood, to Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Oakland, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
Deacon Joseph A. Cerenzia from Holy Rosary Parish, Muse; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands; and Saint Patrick Parish, Canonsburg,  to the newly established Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Canonsburg/Meadow Lands/Muse, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   Deacon Cerenzia will maintain his assignment in the Office for the Diaconate of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.  
 
Deacon Richard R. Cessar from Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills,  effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Gary L. Comer from Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills,  effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Comer will maintain his assignment at the nursing homes in the territory of the parish.
 
Deacon Gerard A. Como from of Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Clairton; Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pleasant Hills; Holy Spirit Parish, West Mifflin; and Saint Thomas à Becket Parish, Jefferson Hills, to the newly established Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton/ Jefferson Hills/Pleasant Hills/ West Mifflin, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Como will maintain his assignment as Advocate for Responders in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
 
Deacon Ronald D. Demblowski from Saint Agnes Parish, West Mifflin; Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne; Holy Trinity Parish, West Mifflin; Saint Joseph Parish, Duquesne; Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead; Resurrection Parish, West Mifflin; Saint Rita Parish, Whitaker; and Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish, Munhall, to the newly established Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Duquesne/Homestead/ Munhall/West Mifflin, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Joseph M. Dougherty from Saint Colman Parish, Turtle Creek; Good Shepherd Parish, Braddock; Saint John Fisher Parish, Churchill; Saint Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding; Madonna del Castello Parish, Swissvale; Saint Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God Parish, Swissvale, to the newly established Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, East Suburban Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Dougherty will maintain his assignment at Auberle Home.
 
Deacon Frederick N. Eckhardt from Saint Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, and Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, to the newly established Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott Township, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.      
 
Deacon James R. Grab from Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Albert E. Heiles, Jr., from Saint Alexis Parish and Saint Alphonsus Parish, both in Wexford, to the newly established Saint Aiden Parish, Wexford, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Heiles will maintain his assignment in the Office of Stewardship and Development.
 
Deacon Jeffrey A. Hirst from Saint Hilary Parish and Immaculate Conception Parish, both in Washington, to the newly established Saint James Parish, Washington, effective on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Hirst will maintain his assignment as Episcopal Master of Ceremonies.
 
Deacon Keith G. Kondrich from Saint Colman Parish, Turtle Creek; Good Shepherd Parish, Braddock; Saint John Fisher Parish, Churchill; Saint Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding; Madonna del Castello Parish, Swissvale; Saint Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God Parish, Swissvale, to the newly established Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, East Suburban Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Kondrich will maintain his assignment at the Allegheny County Jail. 
 
Deacon Robert E. Koslosky from Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills,  effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Barry A. Krofcheck from Saint Hilary Parish and Immaculate Conception Parish, both in Washington, to the newly established Saint James Parish, Washington, effective on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Jeffrey J. Ludwikowski from Saint Alexis Parish and Saint Alphonsus Parish, both in Wexford, to the newly established Saint Aiden Parish, Wexford, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Philip D. Martorano from Holy Rosary Parish, Muse; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands; and Saint Patrick Parish, Canonsburg,  to the newly established Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Canonsburg/Meadow Lands/Muse, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   Deacon Martorano will maintain his assignment at the nursing homes in the area, particularly Consulate Health Care of North Strabane and Greenery Specialty Care Center.
 
Deacon Anton V. Mobley from Holy Rosary Parish, Muse; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Meadow Lands; and Saint Patrick Parish, Canonsburg,  to the newly established Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Canonsburg/Meadow Lands/Muse, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   Deacon Mobley will maintain his assignment at the Washington County Jail.
 
Deacon Daniel E. Nizan from Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Timothy F. Noca from Saint Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont; Saint Januarius Parish, Plum; Saint John the Baptist Parish, Plum; Saint Joseph Parish, Verona; and Our Lady of Joy Parish, Holiday Park, to the newly established Holy Family Parish, Holiday Park/Oakmont/Plum/ Verona, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Noca will maintain his assignment in the Addiction Recovery Ministry.
 
Deacon William R. Palamara, Jr., from Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills,  effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Palamara will maintain his assignment in the Office for the Diaconate of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
 
Deacon Herbert E. Riley, Jr., from Saint Colman Parish, Turtle Creek; Good Shepherd Parish, Braddock; Saint John Fisher Parish, Churchill; Saint Jude the Apostle Parish, Wilmerding; Madonna del Castello Parish, Swissvale; Saint Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God Parish, Swissvale, to the newly established Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, East Suburban Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Riley will maintain his assignment as Assistant Episcopal Master of Ceremonies.  
 
Deacon Victor P. Satter from Saint Benedict the Abbot Parish, Peters Township; Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Finleyville; and Saint Isaac Jogues Parish, Jefferson Hills, to the newly established Saint John XXIII Parish, Peters Township/Finleyville/Jefferson Hills, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
 
Deacon Joseph R. Vannucci from Saint Irenaeus Parish, Oakmont; Saint Januarius Parish, Plum; Saint John the Baptist Parish, Plum; Saint Joseph Parish, Verona; and Our Lady of Joy Parish, Holiday Park, to the newly established Holy Family Parish, Holiday Park/Oakmont/ Plum/Verona, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Como will maintain his assignment as Advocate for Responders in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
 
Deacon Andrew J. White, Sr., from Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon White will maintain his assignment in the Secretariat for Catholic Education and Evangelization. 
 
Deacon David R. Witter from from Saint Athanasius Parish, West View; Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Observatory Hill; Saint Sebastian Parish, Ross Township; and Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville, to the newly established Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, North Hills,  effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Patrick G. Wood from Saint Alphonsus Parish, Springdale; Holy Family Parish, Creighton; Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum; Saint Joseph Parish, Natrona; Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Natrona Heights; and Our Lady of Victory Parish, Harwick, to the newly established Guardian Angels Parish, Upper Allegheny Valley, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
Deacon Timothy B. Zenchak from Holy Angels Parish, Hays; Holy Apostles Parish, South Pittsburgh; and Saint Sylvester Parish, Brentwood, to the newly established Blessed Trinity Parish, South Pittsburgh, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Deacon Zenchak will maintain his assignment at the Allegheny County Jail.