Posted July 30, 2014

Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments effective as noted:

RETIREMENT

Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Owens, Pastor Emeritus, St. Alphonsus Parish, Maple Glen, effective Sept. 2, 2014
Monsignor Owens will reside at St. Matthew Parish, Conshohocken.

EDUCATION

Reverend Joseph W. Bongard, from Vice Rector, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, to Rector, Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia, with residence at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Philadelphia, effective Aug. 1, 2014

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Peter Linh Ba Quoc Nguyen, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Philadelphia, effective Sept. 11, 2014
Reverend Joseph Hung Duc Tran, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, effective Sept. 11, 2014
Reverend Daniel Clayton Vitz, I.V.E., to Parochial Vicar, St. Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective Sept. 1, 2014

PERMANENT DEACON

Deacon John J. Ellis, from Permanent Deacon, St. Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia, to Permanent Deacon, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Philadelphia, effective Aug. 1, 2014

OTHER

Reverend Michael V. Marrone, from School Minister, West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, to personal leave, effective July 16, 2014