Bishop Zubik announces the following clergy appointments:
PASTOR
The Reverend Mark A. Eckman from Administrator of Saint John Capistran Parish, Upper Saint Clair, and Saint Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, to Pastor of the newly established Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/Upper Saint Clair, for a term of six (6) years effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Robert J. Grecco from Administrator of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie; Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Green Tree; and Saints Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend James R. Gretz from Administrator of All Saints Parish, Etna; Saint Aloysius Parish, Reserve Township; Saint Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw; and Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Matthew Parish, Etna/Glenshaw/Millvale/ Reserve, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Francis M. Kurimsky from Pastor of Saint Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Township, and Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Crescent, and Saint Joseph Parish, Coraopolis, to Pastor of the newly established Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Coraopolis/Crescent/Moon, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Kurimsky maintains his assignment as Chaplain (part-time) to the students and staff at Robert Morris University in Moon Township.
The Reverend Daniel J. Maurer from Administrator of Saint Joan of Arc Parish, South Park, and Saint Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper Saint Clair, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, South Park/Upper Saint Clair, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Matthew R. McClain from Pastor of Saint Wendelin Parish, Carbon Center, and Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, North Oakland, and Mater Dolorosa Parish, Chicora, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Carbon Center/Chicora/North Oakland, and as Pastor of the newly established Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Cabot/Coylesville/Herman, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Robert J. Miller from Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Beaver, and Administrator of Saint Cecilia Parish, Rochester; Saint Felix Parish, Freedom; and Holy Family Parish, New Brighton, to Pastor of the newly established Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/New Brighton/Rochester, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend John W. Skirtich from Administrator of Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish, Whitehall; Saint Germaine Parish, Bethel Park; Nativity Parish, South Park; and Saint Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, to Pastor of the newly established Our Lady of Hope Parish, Bethel Park/South Park/Whitehall, for a term of six (6) years effective on Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Michael J. Stumpf from Pastor of Saint Mary of the Mount Parish, Mount Washington, and Administrator of Prince of Peace Parish, South Side, to Pastor of the newly established Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Mount Washington/South Side, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Stumpf maintains his assignment as Chaplain to the Deaf Community.
The Reverend Adam M. Verona from Administrator of Saint Alphonsus Parish, Boyers/ Murrinsville/West Sunbury; Saint Christopher Parish, Prospect; and Saint Peter Parish, Slippery Rock, to Pastor of the newly established Saint Faustina Parish, Northern Butler County, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Verona maintains his assignment as Chaplain (part-time) to the students and staff at Slippery Rock University.
The Reverend Robert J. Vular from Administrator of Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish, Hampton Township, and Saint Richard Parish, Richland Township, to Pastor of the newly established Saints Martha and Mary Parish, Hampton/Richland, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Thomas A. Wagner from Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Elizabeth, and Administrator of Saint Mark Parish, Liberty Boro/ Port Vue, and Queen of the Rosary Parish, Glassport, to Pastor of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/South Allegheny Area, for a term of six (6) years, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
SENIOR PAROHIAL VICAR
The Reverend James J. Chepponis from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint John Capistran Parish, Upper Saint Clair, and Saint Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Chepponis maintains his assignment as diocesan Director of the Office for Music Ministry.
The Reverend James B. Farnan from Health Leave to Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Matthias Parish, Green County, effective Monday, November 30, 2020.
With the approval of the Very Reverend Thomas Betz, OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Augustine, the Reverend Paul M. Kuppe, OFM Cap, from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Cecilia Parish, Rochester; Saint Felix Parish, Freedom; Holy Family Parish, New Brighton; and Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Beaver, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/ Freedom/New Brighton/Rochester, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
With the approval of the Very Reverend Thomas Betz, OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Augustine, the Reverend James Kurtz, OFM Cap, from Parochial Vicar of Saint John Parish, Coylesville; Saint Joseph Parish, Cabot; and Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Herman, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Carbon Center/Chicora/North Oakland, and the newly established Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Cabot/Coylesville/Herman, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Louis F. Pascazi from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Joseph Parish, North Oakland; Mater Dolorosa Parish, Chicora; and Saint Wendelin Parish, Carbon Center, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Carbon Center/ Chicora/North Oakland, and the newly established Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Cabot/ Coylesville/Herman, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Robert L. Seeman from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Crescent; Saint Joseph Parish, Coraopolis; and Saint Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Township, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Coraopolis/Crescent/Moon, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
With the approval of the Very Reverend Thomas Betz, OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Augustine, the Reverend Ward Stakem, OFM Cap, from Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Cabot, and Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Herman, and Administrator of Saint John Parish, Coylesville, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Carbon Center/Chicora/North Oakland, and the newly established Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Cabot/Coylesville/Herman, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Daniel J. Straughn, from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Mary of the Mount Parish, Mount Washington, and Prince of Peace Parish, South Side, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Mount Washington/South Side, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Michael S. Suslowicz from Parochial Vicar of Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish, Whitehall; Saint Germaine Parish, Bethel Park; Nativity Parish, South Park; and Saint Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Our Lady of Hope Parish, Bethel Park/South Park/Whitehall, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend John P. Sweeney from Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Raphael Parish, Morningside, and Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, to Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Jude Parish, Morningside/Shadyside/Stanton Heights, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
PAROCHIAL VICAR
The Reverend Jon J. Brzek from Parochial Vicar of Saint Joan of Arc Parish, South Park, and Saint Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper Saint Clair, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, South Park/Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
With the approval of the Very Reverend Thomas Betz, OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Augustine, the Reverend Mark Carter, OFM Cap, from Parochial Vicar of Saint Cecilia Parish, Rochester; Saint Felix Parish, Freedom; Holy Family Parish, New Brighton; and Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Beaver, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/New Brighton/Rochester, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Carter maintains his assignment as Chaplain to the inmates and staff at Allegheny County Jail.
The Reverend Sean M. Francis from Parochial Vicar of Saint Alphonsus Parish, Boyers/ Murrinsville/West Sunbury; Saint Christopher Parish, Prospect; and Saint Peter Parish, Slippery Rock, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Faustina Parish, Northern Butler County, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Mingwei Li from Parochial Vicar of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Crescent; Saint Joseph Parish, Coraopolis; and Saint Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Township, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Coraopolis/ Crescent/Moon, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Christopher J. Mannerino from Parochial Vicar of Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish, Hampton Township, and Saint Richard Parish, Richland Township, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saints Martha and Mary Parish, Hampton/Richland, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Drew Morgan from Parochial Vicar of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Crescent; Saint Joseph Parish, Coraopolis; and Saint Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Township, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Coraopolis/Crescent/Moon, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Aleksandr J. Schrenk from Parochial Vicar of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie; Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Green Tree; and Saints Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Schrenk maintains his assignment as Chaplain (part-time) to the students and staff at Bishop Canevin High School.
PARISH CHAPLAIN
The Reverend John E. Hissrich from Parish Chaplain of Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish, Whitehall; Saint Germaine Parish, Bethel Park; Nativity Parish, South Park; and Saint Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Our Lady of Hope Parish, Bethel Park/South Park/Whitehall, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Steven M. Palsa from Parish Chaplain of Saint Raphael Parish, Morningside, and Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, to Parish Chaplain of the newly established Saint Jude Parish, Morningside/Shadyside/Stanton Heights, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. At the same time, Father Palsa will take up residence at Saint Paul Cathedral. Father Palsa maintains his assignment as Parish Chaplain to Saint Paul Cathedral Parish, Greenfield/ Hazelwood/Oakland.
The Reverend Michael L. Yaksick from Parish Chaplain of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie; Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Green Tree; and Saints Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township, to Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Yaksick maintains his assignment as Parish Chaplain at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Dormont/Mount Lebanon/Scott.
RETIRED PRIEST WITH ASSIGNMENT
The Reverend James R. Bedillion from Retired Priest with Assignment as Parish Chaplain of Saint John Capistran Parish, Upper Saint Clair, and Saint Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, to Retired Priest with Assignment as Parish Chaplain of the newly established Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend James K. Mazurek from Retired Priest with Assignment as Senior Parochial Vicar of All Saints Parish, Etna; Saint Aloysius Parish, Reserve Township; Saint Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw; and Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale, to Retired Priest with Assignment as Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Matthew Parish, Etna/Glenshaw/ Millvale/Reserve, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Joseph M. Mele from Retired Priest with Assignment as Administrator of Saint Raphael Parish, Morningside, and Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, to Retired Priest with Assignment as Pastor of the newly established Saint Jude Parish, Morningside/Shadyside/ Stanton Heights, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Miroslaw Stelmaszczyk from Retired Priest with Assignment as Parochial Vicar of All Saints Parish, Etna; Saint Aloysius Parish, Reserve Township; Saint Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw; and Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale, to Retired Priest with Assignment as Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saint Matthew Parish, Etna/ Glenshaw/ Millvale/Reserve, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Miroslaus A. Wojcicki from Retired Priest with Assignment as Senior Parochial Vicar of Saint Mark Parish, Liberty Boro/Port Vue; Saint Michael Parish, Elizabeth; and Queen of the Rosary Parish, Glassport, to Retired Priest with Assignment as Senior Parochial Vicar of the newly established Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Elizabeth/ Glassport/South Allegheny Area, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
IN RESIDENCE
The Reverend Robin Evanish from retired priest in residence at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie, to retired priest in residence at the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, effective Monday, January 4, 2021
With the approval of the Very Reverend Thomas Betz, OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Augustine, the Reverend Michael Greb, OFM Cap, to residence at the newly established Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/ New Brighton/Rochester, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Greb maintains his assignment as Director of Pastoral Care at McGuire Memorial Home.
The Reverend Bernard M. Harcarik from retired priest in residence at Prince of Peace Parish, South Side, to retired priest in residence at the newly established Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Mount Washington/South Side, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend James P. McDonough from residence at Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Green Tree, to residence at the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father McDonough maintains his assignment as Judge in the Diocesan Tribunal.
The Very Reverend Joseph E. Sioli, VE, from residence at Saint Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper Saint Clair, to residence at the newly established Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, South Park/Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Father Sioli maintains his assignment as Regional Vicar of the South Vicariate.
The Reverend Charles W. Speicher from retired priest in residence at Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish, Whitehall, to retired priest in residence at the newly established Our Lady of Hope Parish, Bethel Park/South Park/Whitehall, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
The Reverend Richard J. Tusky from retired priest in residence Saint Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, to retired priest in residence at the newly established Our Lady of Hope Parish, Bethel Park/South Park/Whitehall, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
DEACON
The following deacons have been assigned to ministry of sacrament and ministry of word at the following parishes:
Deacon William G. Batz from Saint John Capistran Parish, Upper Saint Clair, and Saint Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, to the newly established Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/ Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Stephen J. Byers from All Saints Parish, Etna; Saint Aloysius Parish, Reserve Township; Saint Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw; and Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale, to the newly established Saint Matthew Parish, Etna/Glenshaw/Millvale/Reserve, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Edwin P. Christmann from Saint Alphonsus Parish, Boyers/Murrinsville/West Sunbury; Saint Christopher Parish, Prospect; and Saint Peter Parish, Slippery Rock, to the newly established Saint Faustina Parish, Northern Butler County, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Christmann maintains his assignment in campus ministry at Slippery Rock University.
Deacon Jeffrey P. Formica from Saint Mark Parish, Liberty Boro/Port Vue; Saint Michael Parish, Elizabeth; and Queen of the Rosary Parish, Glassport, to the newly established Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/South Allegheny Area, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Formica maintains his assignment at Auberle Home in McKeesport.
Deacon William O. Hahn from Saint Raphael Parish, Morningside, and Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, to the newly established Saint Jude Parish, Morningside/Shadyside/Stanton Heights, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Clifford M. Homer, Sr., from Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish, Hampton Township, and Saint Richard Parish, Richland Township, to the newly established Saints Martha and Mary Parish, Hampton/Richland, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Homer maintains his assignment at the Catholic Charities Susan Zubik Welcome Center.
Deacon Robert A. Jancart from Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Crescent; Saint Joseph Parish, Coraopolis; and Saint Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Township, to the newly established Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Coraopolis/Crescent/Moon, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Jancart maintains his assignment at West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Deacon Stephen J. Kisak from All Saints Parish, Etna; Saint Aloysius Parish, Reserve Township; Saint Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw; and Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale, to the newly established Saint Matthew Parish, Etna/Glenshaw/Millvale/Reserve, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Joseph F. Kralik, Jr., from Saint John Capistran Parish, Upper Saint Clair, and Saint Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, to the newly established Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/ Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Kralik maintains his assignment at the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh.
Deacon Kevin L. Lander from Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie; Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Green Tree; and Saints Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township, to the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Lander maintains his assignments in the Department for Worship and as an assistant Episcopal Master of Ceremonies.
Deacon Paul C. Lim from Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie; Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Green Tree; and Saints Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township, to the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon James S. Mackin from Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie; Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Green Tree; and Saints Simon and Jude Parish, Scott Township, to the newly established Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Carnegie/Green Tree/Scott, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Thomas B. Mills from Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish, Whitehall; Saint Germaine Parish, Bethel Park; Nativity Parish, South Park; and Saint Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, to the newly established Our Lady of Hope Parish, Bethel Park/South Park/Whitehall, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Gary Molitor from Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish, Hampton Township, and Saint Richard Parish, Richland Township, to the newly established Saints Martha and Mary Parish, Hampton/Richland, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Molitor maintains his assignment at Saint Barnabas Health Center.
Deacon Stephen C. Pikula from Saint Mark Parish, Liberty Boro/Port Vue; Saint Michael Parish, Elizabeth; and Queen of the Rosary Parish, Glassport, to the newly established Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/South Allegheny Area, effective on Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Pikula maintains his assignment at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth nursing home.
Deacon John E. Ragan from Saint Mark Parish, Liberty Boro/Port Vue; Saint Michael Parish, Elizabeth; and Queen of the Rosary Parish, Glassport, to the newly established Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/South Allegheny Area, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Ragan maintains his assignment at Jefferson Hospital.
Deacon Charles H. Rhoads from All Saints Parish, Etna; Saint Aloysius Parish, Reserve Township; Saint Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw; and Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale, to the newly established Saint Matthew Parish, Etna/Glenshaw/Millvale/Reserve, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Robert J. Stein from Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish, Whitehall; Saint Germaine Parish, Bethel Park; Nativity Parish, South Park; and Saint Valentine Parish, Bethel Park, to the newly established Our Lady of Hope Parish, Bethel Park/South Park/Whitehall, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Stein maintains his assignment as Director of the Scouting Program of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Deacon William F. Strathmann, Jr., from Saint Joan of Arc Parish, South Park, and Saint Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper Saint Clair, to the newly established Saint Catherine Laboure Parish, South Park/Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021.
Deacon Lawrence A. Sutton from Saint John Capistran Parish, Upper Saint Clair, and Saint Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, to the newly established Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/ Upper Saint Clair, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Sutton maintains his assignment in the area of autism ministry with the autism catechetical program being based at Saint Thomas More Church.
Deacon Frank J. Szemanski from Saint Mary of the Mount Parish, Mount Washington, and Prince of Peace Parish, South Side, to the newly established Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Mount Washington/South Side, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Szemanski maintains his assignment at UMPC Magee Women’s Hospital.
Deacon John A. Vaskov from Saint Raphael Parish, Morningside, and Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, to the newly established Saint Jude Parish, Morningside/Shadyside/Stanton Heights, effective Monday, January 4, 2021. Deacon Vaskov maintains his assignment in the Diocesan Tribunal Office.