September 13, 2022 Clergy Official

OFFICIAL

Bishop Zubik announces the following clergy appointments: 

PASTOR
The Reverend Brendan H. Dawson from Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Parish, Lawrence County to Pastor of Saint Jude Parish, Morningside/Shadyside/Stanton Heights, for a term of six (6) years effective Monday, September 12, 2022.

 
SENIOR PAROCHIAL VICAR
The Reverend Joseph M. Freedy is appointed Senior Parochial Vicar at Divine Mercy Parish, Downtown Pittsburgh, effective Monday, August 29, 2022.  At the same time, Fr. Freedy is relieved of his responsibilities as Chaplain at Oakland Catholic High School and Central Catholic High School. Fr. Freedy will maintain his responsibilities as Assistant to the Vicar for Evangelization.


RETIRED WITH ASSIGNMENT
The Reverend John M. Bachkay from Retired to Retired with an Assignment as Chaplain to the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Oakland, effective Monday, August 29, 2022.  Fr. Bachkay will continue to reside in his current private residence.


RETIREMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the Priest Personnel Policy, the Reverend James R. Bedillion has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment Retired with an Assignment as Parish Chaplain, Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/Upper Saint Clair, effective Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  At the same time, Father Bedillion has been granted permission to begin retirement and has made arrangements for a private residence.

In accordance with the provisions of Canon 538.1, and at his request, the resignation of the Reverend Joseph M. Mele as Pastor of Saint Jude Parish, Morningside/Shadyside/Stanton Heights, has been accepted effective, September 12, 2022.   At the same time, Father Mele has been granted permission to begin retirement and has arranged for a private residence.

 
CHAPLAIN
The Reverend Joseph M. Freedy is assigned as Chaplain to the students and staff of Point Park University, Downtown, effective September 6, 2022. Father Freedy maintains his responsibilities as Assistant to the Vicar for Evangelization and Senior Parochial Vicar at Divine Mercy Parish, Downtown Pittsburgh.

The Reverend Christopher D. Donley, at his request, is relieved of his assignment as Chaplain to the students and staff of Point Park University, Downtown, effective September 6, 2022.  At the same time, Fr. Donley maintains his responsibilities as Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Downtown Pittsburgh. 


PART-TIME HIGH SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
The Reverend C. Matthew Hawkins to part-time Chaplain at Oakland Catholic High School, effective Monday, August 29, 2022.  Father Hawkins maintains his responsibilities as Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, East End/Point Breeze/Wilkinsburg and Saint Benedict the Moor Parish, Hill District.

The Reverend Christopher D. Donley to part-time Chaplain at Central Catholic High School, effective Monday, August 29, 2022.  At the same time, Fr. Donley maintains his responsibilities as Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Downtown Pittsburgh.