May 18, 2020
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, effective at a time to be determined, given the ongoing health crisis.
Reverend John J. Chmil, from Senior Priest, Saint Matthew Parish, East Stroudsburg, to Pastor, Saint Ann Parish, Williamsport.
Reverend Ryan P. Glenn, from Assistant Pastor, Saint John Neumann Parish, Scranton, to Assistant Pastor, Saint Matthew Parish, East Stroudsburg. Father Glenn is also appointed as Chaplain, Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg.
Reverend James Price C.P., from Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Carbondale, and Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Carbondale, to ministry within the Passionists Congregation.
Reverend Alex J. Roche, from Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lake Silkworth, and Chaplain, Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre, to Diocesan Vocations Director. Father Roche will remain Chaplain, Misericordia University, Dallas.
Reverend Phillip J. Sladicka, V.F., from Administrator, Pro Tem, Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Laflin. Father Sladicka will continue to serve as Pastor, Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca.
Reverend Seth D. Wasnock, from Assistant Pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Carbondale, and Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Carbondale, to Pastor, Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Laflin. Father Wasnock is also appointed as Chaplain, Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre.
Reverend Donald J. Williams, from Diocesan Vocations Director, to Pastor, Saint Matthew Parish, East Stroudsburg.
Newly Ordained Priests will be assigned to the following Parishes as Assistant Pastors:
Saint John Neumann Parish, Scranton
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Carbondale
Saint Faustina Parish, Nanticoke