Father Joshua J. Cochrac was appointed temporary administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby and temporary administrator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wickliffe, effective immediately. This is in addition to his current assignment as pastor of St. Justin Martyr Parish, Eastlake. His residence remains unchanged.
Father Damian J. Ference was appointed chaplain of the Knights of Columbus Council 733, effective Jan. 1.
Father Kevin J. Fox was appointed chaplain to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, Cleveland, effective Jan. 15.
Father Michael K. Gurnick concluded his appointment as chaplain for the Knights of Columbus Council 733, effective Jan. 1.
Father Jose R. Casas, with permission of the Most Rev. Leo M. Dalmao, bishop-prelate of the Prelature of Isabela de Basilan, Philippines, was appointed parochial vicar of St. Bridget of Kildare Parish, Parma and parochial vicar of Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish, Brook Park, effective Dec. 8, 2025. His residence will be at Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish rectory.
Deacon Lawrence Boehnlein concluded his diaconal assignment at St. Mary Parish, Chardon, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan.15.
Deacon Dennis A. Guritza concluded his diaconal assignment at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Chagrin Falls, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan. 15.
Deacon Raymond S. Herrick concluded his diaconal assignment at St. Francis de Sales Parish, Akron, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan. 15.
Deacon Thomas G. Hupertz concluded his diaconal assignment at Immaculate Conception Parish, Madison, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan. 15.
Deacon Richard F. Kuhlman concluded his diaconal assignment at Immaculate Conception Parish, Madison, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan. 15.
Deacon Stephen C. Makara Jr. concluded his diaconal assignment at Queen of Heaven Parish, Uniontown, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan. 1.
Deacon James K. O’Donnell concluded his diaconal assignment at Gesu Parish, University Heights, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan. 15.
Deacon Robert F. Schwartz concluded his diaconal assignment at St. Patrick Parish, Thompson, and he was granted retirement status as a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, effective Jan. 15.