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Deacon Raymond L. Wiehagen, deferred retirement to continue as Deacon Assistant at Holy Redeemer Parish, Warren, effective immediately, continuing until August 30, 2027.
Deacon Frank A. Luciani, deferred retirement to continue as Deacon Assistant at St. Michael Parish, Greenville, effective immediately, continuing until August 30, 2027.
Deacon Miguel A. Alvarez, Jr., deferred retirement to continue as Deacon Assistant at St. Stephen Parish, Erie, effective immediately, continuing until August 30, 2027.
Deacon Anthony J. Alleruzzo, deferred retirment to continue as Deacon Assistant at St. Joseph Parish and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, with its secondary mission church of St. Paul, Erie, effective immediately, continuing until August 30, 2027.
The Reverend Samuel G. Bungo, retired effective July 29, 2026, with private residence in Winburne, PA.
The Reverend Monsignor David A. Rubino, reappointed Parochial Administrator of All Saints Parish, Waterford, effective immediately and until July 31, 2027.
The Reverend Joseph A. Petrone, appointed Pastor of St. Stephen of Hungary Parish, Erie, effective July 29, 2026, until July 31, 2032, and Assistant Episcopal Master of Ceremonies, effective July 29, 2026, while continuing as Assistant Chancellor, Judge and Defender of the Bond in the Marriage Tribunal, and resident of St. Peter Cathedral Rectory.
The Reverend Kevin O. Holland, appointed Pastor of St. Charles Parish, New Bethlehem and its secondary mission church, St. Nicholas, Crates, and St. Eusebius Parish, East Brady, with its secondary mission church of St. Richard, Rimersburg, effective July 29, 2026, until July 31, 2032, with residence at St. Charles Parish Rectory.
The Reverend Thomas L. Tyler, retired, has concluded his service as Parochial Administrator, pro tempore, of Holy Cross Parish, Fairview, effective August 1, 2026.
The Reverend Scott P. Detisch, appointed Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Fairview, while continuing as Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Girard, with residence at the Holy Cross Parish rectory, effective August 1, 2026, until July 31, 2032. He will continue as adjunct professor at St. Mary Seminary, Wickliffe, Ohio.
The Reverend Marc J. Solomon, appointed Chaplain of Christ the King Manor and Penn Highlands, DuBois, effective March 24, 2026, and continuing until July 31, 2029, with residence at the rectory of St. Catherine church.
The Reverend Johnathan P. Schmolt, appointed Pastor of St. Basil the Great Parish, Coalport, with its secondary mission church of Holy Trinity, Ramey, and St. Agnes Parish, Morrisdale, with its secondary churches of St. Severin, Drifting, St. Mary of the Assumption, Frenchville, Ss. Peter and Paul, Hawk Run, and Ss. Peter and Paul, Grassflat, while continuing as Pastor of Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale with its secondary church of Immaculate Conception, Osceola Mills. This assignment will take effect on March 24, 2026, and continue until July 31, 2029.
The Reverend Cory L. Pius, appointed Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale, with its secondary church of Immaculate Conception, Osceola Mills; St. Agnes Parish, Morrisdale, with its secondary churches of St. Severin, Drifting, St. Mary of the Assumption, Frenchville, Ss. Peter and Paul, Hawk Run, and Ss. Peter and Paul, Grassflat; and St. Basil the Great Parish, Coalport, with its secondary mission church of Holy Trinity, Ramey, effective March 24, 2026, and continuing until July 31, 2029, with residence at the rectory of Christ the King, Houtzdale.
The Reverend Festus Okoye, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Oil City, with its secondary church of St. Venantius, Rouseville, and St. Titus Parish, Titusville, with its secondary churches of Immaculate Conception, Mageetown and St. Walburga, Titusville, effective March 12, 2026, and continuing until July 31, 2029, with residence at the rectory of St. Joseph Parish, Oil City.
The Reverend Chijioke (John) Nwankwo, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda, St. Michael Parish, Fryburg, and St. Mary Parish, Crown, with its secondary church of St. Ann Church, Marienville, effective March 12, 2026, and continuing until July 31, 2029, with residence at the rectory of St. Mary, Crown.
The Very Reverend Richard J. Allen, appointed Vicar Forane (Dean) of the Bradford Deanery, effective immediately, and continuing until June 30, 2029.
The Reverend Richard C. Tomasone, resigned as Vicar Forane of the Bradford Deanery and member of the Presbyteral Council, effective February 3, 2026, while continuing as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Warren, with its secondary mission church of St. Luke, Youngsville.
The Reverend Samuel G. Bungo, on medical leave of absence effective February 3, 2026.
The Reverend William J. O’Brien, deferred retirement to continue as Pastor of St. Callistus Parish, Kane, effective February 3, 2026, and continuing until July 15, 2027.
The Reverend Thomas L. Tyler, retired effective February 7, 2026.
The Reverend Thomas L. Tyler, appointed Parochial Administrator, pro tempore, Holy Cross Parish,Fairview, effective February 7, 2026.
The Reverend Jason R. Feigh, appointed Parochial Administrator, pro tempore, of St. Charles Parish, New Bethlehem, and its secondary mission church, St. Nicholas, Crates, effective February 3, 2026, while continuing as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Clarion and Parochial Administrator of St. Eusebius Parish, East Brady, with its secondary mission church of St. Richard, Rimersburg.
The Reverend David A. Perry, excardinated from the Diocese of Erie and incardinated in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective February 1, 2026.
The Reverend Glenn R. Whitman, deferred retirement to continue as Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, West Middlesex, and Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Farrell, effective January 13, 2026, and continuing until July 15, 2027.
The Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Riccardo, deferred retirement to continue as Pastor of Ss. Cosmas and Damian Parish, Punxsutawney, effective January 13, 2026, and continuing until July 15, 2027.
The Reverend Monsignor David A. Rubino, deferred retirement to continue in active ministry, effective January 13, 2026, and continuing until July 15, 2027.
The Reverend Monsignor Daniel E. Magraw, deferred retirement to continue as Senior Associate at Holy Trinity Parish, Erie, effective January 13, 2026, and continuing until July 15, 2027.