Father Bede Kotlinski, OSB, with the permission of the Right Rev. Gary Hoover, OSB, abbot of St. Andrew Abbey, was appointed administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Cleveland, and effective March 24.
Father Frank G. Godic, pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Cleveland, was granted an authorized leave of absence for sick leave, effective March 24.
Father Gerald J. Bednar, vice rector and vice president of Saint Mary Seminary, Wickliffe, received permission to retire, effective July 1. In addition, Father Bednar was granted permission to live at St. John of the Cross Parish, Euclid, effective July 1.
Father John E. Manning, delegate for senior priests, received permission to retire, effective July 1.
Father John C. Chlebo, pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Rocky River, was appointed delegate for senior priests, effective July 1. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Rocky River.
Father A. Jonathan Zingales, pastor, Visitation of Mary, Akron, and St. John the Baptist Parish, Akron, received permission to retire, effective Sept. 11.
Father Matthew J. Byrne concluded his appointment as administrator, St. John Bosco Parish, Parma Heights, and he was appointed pastor, St. John Bosco Parish, Parma Heights, effective April 18.
The diaconal assignment of Deacon Ronald R. James, Holy Spirit Parish, Garfield Heights, concluded and he was granted retirement status, effective May 1.
The diaconal assignment of Deacon John T. Wenzel, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Fairport Harbor, concluded and he was granted retirement status, effective June 30.