Father Gregory J. Olszewski, administrator, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wickliffe was granted an authorized leave of absence for sick leave, effective Aug. 29.
Father Michael J. Troha, pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby was appointed administrator, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wickliffe, effective Sept. 1. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby. His residence remains unchanged.
Father G. Max Cole concluded his appointment as administrator, Holy Angels Parish, Bainbridge and was appointed pastor, Holy Angels Parish, Bainbridge, effective Sept. 29.
Father George A. Vrabel, pastor, St. Julie Billiart Parish, North Ridgeville received permission to retire early for health reasons, effective Sept. 30.
Father Robert J. Franco, pastor, St. Peter Parish, North Ridgeville was appointed administrator, St. Julie Billiart Parish, North Ridgeville, effective Sept. 30. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, St. Peter Parish, North Ridgeville.
Father Russell G. Rauscher, senior parochial vicar, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Lorain and senior parochial vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Elyria received permission to retire, effective Dec. 31. He also was granted permission to live at the rectory at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Lorain, effective Dec. 31.
Father John D. Betters, pastor, SS. Robert and William Parish, Euclid was re-appointed pastor, SS. Robert and William Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor of St. John of the Cross Parish, Euclid.
Father Steven H. Breck, pastor, St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Willowick was reappointed pastor, St. Mary Magdalene Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father Douglas T. Brown, pastor, Mary Queen of Peace Parish, Cleveland was reappointed pastor, Mary Queen of Peace Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father Joseph J. Fortuna, pastor, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Euclid was reappointed pastor, Our Lady of the Lake Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Cleveland.
Father Dave R. Ireland, pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, South Euclid was reappointed pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father Douglas H. Koesel, pastor, Blessed Trinity Parish, Cleveland was reappointed pastor, Blessed Trinity Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father Rodney A. Kreidler, pastor, St. Edward Parish, Ashland was reappointed pastor, St. Edward Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as presbyteral moderator of St. Peter Parish, Loudonville.
Father Joseph Previte, pastor, Holy Rosary Parish, Cleveland was reappointed pastor, Holy Rosary Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father Philip G. Racco, pastor, St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake was reappointed pastor, St. Bernadette Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father John J. Schneider, pastor, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Garfield Heights and pastor, St. Therese Parish, Garfield Heights was reappointed pastor, SS. Peter and Paul Parish and pastor, St. Therese Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father Kevin C. Shemuga, pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Macedonia was reappointed pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father Edward J. Smith, pastor, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Lorain and pastor, St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Sheffield was reappointed pastor, St. Anthony of Padua Parish and pastor, St. Teresa of Avila Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father James R. Stenger, pastor, Mary Queen of Apostles Parish, Brook Park was reappointed pastor, Mary Queen of Apostles Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately.
Father David R. Trask, pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Wellington was reappointed pastor, St. Patrick Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Oberlin.
Father Joseph Workman, pastor, St. Clement Parish, Lakewood was reappointed pastor, St. Clement Parish for a renewable six-year term, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, St. James Parish, Lakewood.
Father Matthew M. Cortnik, parochial vicar, St. Rita Parish, Solon was appointed chaplain of the Knights of Columbus Council 4893, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as parochial vicar, St. Rita Parish, Solon.
Father Alexander V. Clark, parochial vicar, St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor was appointed chaplain to the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites Akron/Cleveland Chapter, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as parochial vicar, St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor.
Father Odemary B. Kisaka, AJ with permission from the Very Rev. Augustine Idra, AJ, regional provincial of the Apostles of Jesus, was appointed Catholic chaplain of Summa Akron City Hospital, Akron, effective Oct. 1. He was granted permission to live at Visitation of Mary Parish, Akron.
Deacon Robert K. Walling, deacon, Holy Spirit Parish, Avon Lake was appointed chaplain of the Knights of Columbus Council 3269, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as deacon, Holy Spirit Parish, Avon Lake.