Father Andrew J. Gonzalez concluded his appointment as parochial vicar, St. Gabriel Parish, Concord Township, and he was appointed administrator, St. Joseph Parish, Strongsville, effective Jan. 15, 2024.
Father Kevin C. Shemuga concluded his assignment as pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Macedonia, effective Dec. 11. In addition, Father Shemuga resigned from active priestly ministry.
Father Lawrence Jurcak was appointed presbyteral moderator, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Macedonia, effective Dec. 13. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, St. Mary Parish, Hudson.
Father Michael A. Matusz, pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish, Tallmadge, received permission to retire, effective Jan. 15, 2025.
Father Anthony J. Marshall, administrator, Communion of Saints Parish, Cleveland Heights, was incardinated into the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Dec. 15.
Father Dinyuy Paul Wirsiy, with permission from the Most Rev. Aloysius Abangalo Fondong, bishop of Mamfe (in Cameroon), was appointed parochial vicar, St. Brendan Parish, North Olmsted, effective Nov. 27.
Father Joselito M. Clemen, with permission from the Most Rev. Alberto S. Uy, bishop of Tagbilaran (the Philippines), was appointed parochial vicar, St. Christopher Parish, Rocky River, effective Nov. 28.
Deacon David M. Govern was appointed parish life coordinator, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Macedonia, effective Dec. 13.