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Clergy assignment changes – May 2025

Clergy Assignments

May 26, 2025

Clergy assignment changes – May 2025

Father Joseph R. Mamich concluded his appointment as administrator of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and he was appointed pastor of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland, effective June 30. This appointment is in addition to his current duties as secretary and vicar for clergy and religious. His residence remains unchanged.

Father Sean P. Ralph concluded his assignment as rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland, and he was appointed pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Parma, effective June 30.

Father John Betters concluded his appointment as pastor of SS. Robert & William Parish, Euclid and as pastor of St. John of the Cross Parish, Euclid. He was appointed pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Chagrin Falls, effective Aug. 15.

Father Joseph R. Brankatelli concluded his appointment as parochial vicar of St. Clare Parish, Lyndhurst and as administrator of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, South Euclid, effective June 30. He was appointed administrator of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Mentor, also effective June 30.

Father Kevin E. Estabrook concluded his assignment as pastor of St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Cleveland. He was appointed pastor of St. Clare Parish, Lyndhurst and pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, South Euclid, effective June 30.

Father Michael K. Gurnick concluded his appointment as administrator of St. Malachi Parish, Cleveland, with the extinctive union of St. Malachi Parish into St. Patrick Parish on April 27. His appointment as pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Cleveland, remains unchanged.

Father Thomas W. Johns concluded his appointment as administrator of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Mentor, effective June 30. His assignment as pastor of St. John Vianney Parish remains unchanged.

Father James J. Kulway concluded his assignment as administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Macedonia. He was appointed pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Macedonia, effective April 1. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of St. Barnabas Parish, Northfield. His residence remains unchanged.

Father John J. Schneider was appointed administrator of St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Cleveland, effective June 30. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of St. Thomas More Parish, Brooklyn. His residence remains unchanged.

Father Patrick R. Schultz concluded his appointment as parochial vicar of St. Luke Parish, St. Clement Parish and St. James Parish, all in Lakewood. He was appointed administrator of St. Bartholomew Parish, Middleburg Heights, effective June 10.

Father John P. Singler concluded his appointment as administrator of St. Bartholomew Parish, Middleburg Heights, effective June 10. His assignment as pastor of St. Mary Parish, Berea remains unchanged.

Father Alexander C. Spenik concluded his appointment as parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, Painesville. He was appointed administrator of Sacred Heart Chapel Parish in Lorain, effective June 30.

Father Robert W. Wisniewski was appointed pastor of Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish, Brook Park, effective June 10. This appointment is in addition to his appointment as pastor of St. Bridget of Kildare Parish, Parma. His residence remains unchanged

Father Gary J. Malin concludes his term as pastor of Joan of Arc Parish, Chagrin Falls, effective Aug. 15. He was appointed senior parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, Chardon and senior parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Thompson, effective Aug. 15.

Father Alexander V. Clark concluded his appointment as parochial vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor. He was appointed parochial vicar of St. Gabriel Parish, Concord Township, effective June 10.

Father Curtis L. Kondik concluded his appointment as parochial vicar of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Medina and as parochial vicar of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Litchfield. He was appointed parochial vicar of St. Clare Parish, Lyndhurst, and parochial vicar of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, South Euclid, effective June 10.

Father Michael A. Petkosek concluded his appointment as administrator of Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish, Brook Park. He was appointed parochial vicar of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Medina, and parochial vicar of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Litchfield, effective June 10.

Father Cameron D. Popik concluded his appointment as parochial Vicar of St. Hilary Parish, Fairlawn. He was appointed parochial vicar of St. Clement Parish, St. James Parish and St. Luke Parish, all in Lakewood, effective June 10.

Father James T. Winings concluded his appointment as parochial vicar of St. Raphael Parish, Bay Village. He was appointed parochial vicar of St. Edward Parish, Ashland, St. Stephen Parish, West Salem and St. Peter Parish, Loudonville, effective June 10. His residence will be at the rectory of St. Stephen Parish, West Salem.

Father Regalado V. Tiongson, with permission of the Most Rev, Bartolome Santos Jr. DD, bishop of Iba, concluded his residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and he was appointed parochial vicar of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Parma, effective June 1.

Father Joseph Scalco, CSJ, with permission from the Very Rev. Jesus Jose Berrizbeitia Lazpita, CSJ, provincial minister of the Congregation of St. Joseph, USA/Mexico Province, was granted permission to retire from active ministry. He concludes his assignment as pastor of St. Jude Parish, Elyria, effective June 30. His residence remains with the members of the Congregation of St. Joseph Community at the St. Leonard House in Avon.

Deacon James J. Armstrong was appointed as deacon of Mary Queen of the Apostle Parish, Brook Park, effective June 10. His appointment as deacon of St. Bridget of Kildare Parish, Parma, remains unchanged.

Father Ryan M. Arto, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of St. Raphael Parish, Bay Village, effective June 10.

Father Christopher L. Cotone, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor, effective June 10.

Father Anthony A. Donatelli, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish and
Holy Trinity Parish, both in Avon, effective June 10.

Father James J. Hawkins, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of Holy Family Parish, Stow, effective June 10.

Father Jeffrey L. Lindholm, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of St. Barnabas Parish, Northfield, and parochial vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Macedonia, effective June 10.

Father James A. Parisi, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, Painesville, effective June 10.

Father Brian M. Peters, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of St. Hiliary Parish, Fairlawn, effective June 10.

Father Kyle J. Rosser, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 17, was appointed parochial vicar of St. Albert the Great Parish, North Royalton, effective June 10.

Deacon Richard A Prayson, who was ordained a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 3, was appointed permanent deacon for Communion of Saints Parish, Cleveland Heights, effective May 19.

Deacon Dale C. Shafer, who was ordained a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 3, was appointed permanent deacon for Holy Family Parish, Parma, effective May 19.

Deacon Jeffrey E. Stutzman, who was ordained a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland on May 3, was appointed permanent deacon for St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake, effective May 19.

Deacon Robert K. Walling concluded his diaconal assignment at Holy Spirit Parish, Avon Lake, and he was granted permission to retire from active diaconal ministry, effective immediately.

Father Philip Bernier, OFM CAP, with permission from the Very Rev. Robert Marva, OFM Cap., provincial superior of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Augustine, concluded his assignment as parochial vicar of St. Malachi Parish, Cleveland. His assignment as pastor of St. Peter Parish, Cleveland, as administrator of the Conversion of St. Paul Shrine, Cleveland, and his current residence remain unchanged.

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