The following appointments are effective June 24 unless otherwise noted:
RETIREMENT
Rev. Joseph McMahon has requested and been granted retirement from active ministry in the Diocese of Wilmington, effective July 1.
Rev. James Smith has requested and been granted retirement from active ministry in the Diocese of Wilmington, effective July 1.
Rev. Hilary Rodgers has requested and been granted retirement from active ministry in the Diocese of Wilmington, effective July 1.
PASTORS
Rev. Thomas Flowers is appointed pastor of St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes.
Rev. James Kirk is appointed pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Wilmington.
Rev. Joseph Piekarski is appointed pastor of St. John the Beloved Parish, Wilmington.
Rev. James Hreha is appointed pastor of St. Polycarp, Smyrna.
Rev. William Cocco is appointed pastor of St. Edmond, Rehoboth Beach.
Rev. Edward Ogden, OSFS, with the approval of Vy. Rev. James Greenfield, OSFS provincial, is appointed pastor of St. Thomas More Oratory, Newark. This appointment is effective June 29.
Rev. Clement John Vadakkedath, C.Ss.R, with the approval of Vy. Rev. Paul Borowski, C.Ss.R., provincial superior, is appointed pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Seaford.
PASTORS EXTENDED
Rev. Charles Dillingham is appointed pastor of St. Mary of Assumption, Hockessin, for a second six-year term.
Vy. Rev. Arthur Fiore is appointed pastor of St. John/Holy Angels, Newark, for a second six-year term.
Vy. Rev. Norman Carroll is appointed pastor of St. Elizabeth, Wilmington, for a second six-year term.
Rev. Michael Carrier is appointed pastor of Church of the Holy Child, Wilmington, for a second six-year term.
ADMINISTRATOR
Deacon Michael Olliver is appointed temporary administrative coordinator of Holy Spirit, New Castle. Vy. Rev. Timothy Nolan, vicar for clergy, will serve as canonical pastor.
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Rev. Maximo Rodriquez is appointed associate pastor of St. John the Apostle, Milford/St. Bernadette mission, Harrington.
Rev. Jones Kulatka is appointed associate pastor of St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes.
Rev. Johnny Laura Lazo is appointed associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel, Georgetown/Mary Mother of Peace mission, Millsboro.
Rev. Anthony Giamello is appointed associate pastor of Holy Cross, Dover/Immaculate Conception Parish, Marydel, Md.
Rev. Salvador Magana is appointed associate pastor of Holy Cross, Dover/Immaculate Conception, Marydel, Md.
Rev. Joseph McQuaide IV is appointed associate pastor of Our Lady of Fatima, New Castle. This appointment is in addition to his duties as vice chancellor and director of the Office of Worship.
DIOCESAN ASSIGNMENT
Rev. Glenn M. Evers is appointed an associate director of priestly and religious vocations for the Diocese of Wilmington. This appointment is effective immediately and will be for a period of three years. This appointment is in addition to his ministry as associate pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul, Easton, Md.
DEACON ASSIGNMENTS
Deacon Scott Landis is appointed to diaconal ministry at St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes, effective May 31, for a period of three years.
Deacon Thomas Miller is appointed to diaconal ministry at St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes, effective May 31, for a period of three years.
Deacon Wilbur Pinder is appointed to diaconal ministry at St. Mary Star of the Sea/Holy Savior, Ocean City, Md., effective immediately for a period of three years.
Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly
Bishop of Wilmington
