May 31, 2023
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments.
Effective June 30, 2023:
Reverend Stephen Amponsah Asomah, from Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Clarks Summit, to ministry in the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana.
Reverend Mariusz Beczek, O.S.J., from Pastor, Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, to ministry with the Oblates of St. Joseph.
Reverend Ryan P. Glenn, from Parochial Vicar, St. Matthew Parish, East Stroudsburg, to Pastor, Christ the King Parish, Archbald.
Reverend Victor Leon, O.S.J. from Parochial Vicar, Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, to ministry with the Oblates of St. Joseph.
Reverend Kevin M. Miller, from Pastor, St. Brigid Parish, Friendsville, and Most Holy Trinity Parish, Susquehanna, to Pastor, Annunciation Parish, Hazleton.
Reverend Neftali Feliz Sena, from Parochial Vicar, Queen of Heaven Parish, Hazleton, and Most Precious Blood Parish, Hazleton, to Parochial Vicar, Annunciation Parish, Hazleton.
Reverend Rawel Toppo, to Administrator pro tem, St. Patrick Parish, White Haven. Father Toppo will continue to serve as Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Parish, Freeland, and Good Shepherd Parish, Drums.
Reverend Seth D. Wasnock, from Administrator pro tem, Christ the King Parish, Archbald. Father Wasnock will continue to serve as Pastor, St. Rose of Lima Parish, Carbondale, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Carbondale.
Effective July 11, 2023:
Reverend David P. Cappelloni, to Pastor, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, Dunmore. Father Cappelloni will continue to serve as Pastor, Saints Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore.
Reverend John A. Doris, from Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Dunmore, to Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Dunmore.
Reverend Paul McDonnell, O.S.J., from Sacramental Minister, Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston, to Pastor, Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton.
Reverend Patrick J. McLaughlin, from Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Scranton, to Pastor Emeritus, Immaculate Conception Parish, Scranton.
Reverend Francis L. Pauselli, from Pastor, Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton, to Pastor Emeritus, Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton.
Reverend Jeffrey D. Tudgay, J.V., V.E., J.C.L., to Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Scranton. Father Tudgay will continue to serve as Pastor, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton.
Effective September 1, 2023:
Reverend James J. Paisley, from Pastor, St. Therese Parish, Shavertown, and St. Francis Cabrini Parish, Carverton, to Pastor, St. Ann Basilica Parish, Scranton.
Very Reverend Richard Burke, C.P., from Pastor, St. Ann’s Basilica Parish, Scranton. Father Burke will continue to serve as Rector, St. Ann’s Passionist Monastery, Scranton.