Father Dave R. Ireland, pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, South Euclid was elected as presbyteral convener, Suburban East District and will serve from Oct. 28, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
Father Scott D. Goodfellow concluded his appointment as administrator, St. Mary Parish, Chardon and administrator, St. Patrick Parish, Thompson and was appointed pastor, St. Mary Parish, Chardon and pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Thompson, effective Dec. 11.
Father Kevin J. Klonowski concludes his appointment as parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Strongsville and was granted permission to pursue an advanced degree in sacred Scripture in Rome, effective June 13, 2023.
Father Martin J. Dober concludes his appointment as parochial vicar, St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor and was granted permission to pursue an advanced degree in patristics and Church history in Rome, effective June 13, 2023.
Father Jeffrey W. Barnish received permission live at St. Mary Seminary, Wickliffe to finish his doctoral work, effective Jan. 9, 2023.
Father Stephen M. Spisak, senior parochial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Chardon and senior parochial vicar, St. Patrick Parish, Thompson was granted an authorized leave of absence for sick leave, effective immediately.
Father Kenneth F. Wallace was appointed director of spiritual formation for the Permanent Diaconate Formation Office, effective Jan. 15, 2023. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as senior parochial vicar at Holy Family Parish, Parma.
Father Daniel F. Schlegel was appointed spiritual advisor, Christ Child Society of Cleveland, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as secretary and vicar for clergy and religious.
Father Leo Dechant, CSJ, with the permission of the Very Rev. Alejandro Bazan, CSJ, provincial minister of the Congregation of St. Joseph, USA/Mexico Province, concludes his appointment as administrator, St. Bartholomew Parish, Middleburg Heights and was appointed pastor, St. Bartholomew Parish, Middleburg Heights, effective Oct. 15, 2022.