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Clergy assignment changes -- October 2020

Clergy Assignments

October 5, 2020

Clergy assignment changes -- October 2020

Father Donald P. Oleksiak was appointed to the ecclesiastical office of vicar general of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Sept. 15. In addition, Father Oleksiak also was appointed to the ecclesiastical office of moderator of the curia, effective Sept.15.

Father Gary D. Yanus was appointed to the ecclesiastical office of vicar general of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Sept. 15. In addition, Father Yanus also was appointed to the ecclesiastical office of judicial vicar, effective Sept. 15.

Father Daniel F. Schlegel was appointed to the ecclesiastical office of secretary and vicar for clergy and religious for the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Sept. 15.

Father Anthony J. Suso, pastor, St. Columbkille Parish, Parma, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Suburban Southwest District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on the Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2021.

Father Robert J. Jasany, pastor, St. John Nepomucene Parish, Cleveland, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Cleveland Southeast District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding May 31, 2021.

The Reverend Joseph P. Boznar, pastor, St. Vitus Parish, Cleveland, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Cleveland Central East District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2021.

Father Joseph G. Workman, pastor, St. Clement Parish, Lakewood, and pastor, St. James Parish, Lakewood, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Suburban West District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2021.

The Reverend John C. Retar, pastor, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Lorain, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Lorain District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2021.

Father Thomas M. Dragga, pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Solon, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Suburban Southeast District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding May 31, 2021.

Father A. Jonathan Zingales, pastor, Visitation of Mary Parish, Akron, and Pastor, St. John the Baptist Parish, Akron, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Summit North District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2021.

Father William A. Thaden, pastor, Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain, was reappointed as an appointed at-large member of the Presbyteral Council, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2021.

Father Thomas J. Pipp, S.J., rector, Schell House Jesuit Community, University Heights, was reappointed as a member of the Presbyteral Council to represent the religious communities serving in the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2022.

Father Edward T. Estok, Jr., pastor, St. Albert the Great Parish, North Royalton, was reappointed as an elected at-large member of the Presbyteral Council, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2022.

Father Joseph R. Mamich, pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Strongsville, was reappointed as an elected at-large member of the Presbyteral Council, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2022.

Father Paul J. Rosing, pastor, Holy Family Parish, Stow, was reappointed as an elected at-large member of the Presbyteral Council, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on 3May 31, 2022.

Father Eric S. Garris, parochial vicar, St. Raphael Parish, Bay Village, was reappointed as an appointed at-large member of the Presbyteral Council, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2022.

Father Matthew F. Pfeiffer, pastor, St. Paul Parish, Akron, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Summit South District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father Joseph T. Hilinski, pastor, St. Barbara Parish, Cleveland, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Cleveland Central West District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father Vincent J. Hawk, pastor, St. Peter Parish, Loudonville, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Wayne-Ashland-Medina District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father John Thomas Lane, S.S.S., pastor, St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Highland Heights, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Suburban East District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father Douglas T. Brown, pastor, Mary Queen of Peace Parish, Cleveland, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Cleveland Northwest District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father David G. Woost, pastor, Pastor, Divine Word Parish, Kirtland, was reappointed as presbyteral convener of the Lake-Geauga District, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father Gerald J. Keller, senior priest retired, was reappointed as an elected retired priest member of the Presbyteral Council, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father John R. Olsavsky, senior priest retired, was reappointed as an elected retired priest member of the Presbyteral Council, effective Sept. 18, and resumed his term of office on Presbyteral Council, concluding on May 31, 2023.

Father Russell P. Lowe, pastor, Our Lady of Angels Parish, Cleveland, was granted an authorized leave of absence for sick leave, effective Oct. 5.

Father John C. Chlebo, pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Rocky River, was appointed administrator, Our Lady of Angels Parish, Cleveland, effective Oct. 5. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Rocky River.

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