Posted August 10, 2012

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

PASTORS EMERITI

Reverend Monsignor John A. Close, Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne, effective August 10, 2012. Monsignor Close is retiring and will reside at Villa Saint Joseph, Darby

Reverend Leonard N. Peterson, Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Hatfield, effective August 10, 2012. Father Peterson is retiring and will reside at a private residence.

RETIREMENT

Reverend Monsignor John J. Miller, Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Martha Parish, Philadelphia, and Pastor Emeritus, Saint Frances of Cabrini Parish, Fairless Hills, effective August 9, 2012. Monsignor Miller will continue serving as Parochial Administrator, Saint Michael Parish, Philadelphia, during his retirement

PASTORS

Reverend Monsignor Hans A. L. Brouwers, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne, to Pastor, Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne, effective August 10, 2012

Reverend Andrew C. Brownholtz, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Hatfield, to Pastor, Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Hatfield, effective August 10, 2012

Reverend Stephen A. Moerman, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Isaac Jogues Parish, Wayne, to Pastor, Saint Isaac Jogues Parish, Wayne, effective August 10, 2012

Reverend Michael Rock, O. de M., to Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2012

Reverend David M. Vidal, I.V.E., to Pastor, Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2012

Reverend Simione R. Volavola, M.S.C., from Parochial Administrator, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Ottsville, to Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Ottsville, effective August 1, 2012

DIOCESAN OFFICE

Reverend Steven J. Harris, from Pastor, Saint Isaac Jogues Parish, Wayne, to Staff, Office of the Metropolitan Tribunal and Chancery Office, effective September 5, 2012

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Rafael Fuentes, I.V.E., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 1, 2012

Reverend Jason V. Kulczynski, from Parochial Administrator, Saint Philomena Parish, Lansdowne, to Parochial Vicar, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, effective September 5, 2012

Reverend Elie Saade, O.L.M., to part time Parochial Vicar, Saint John Chrysostom Parish, Wallingford, effective August 6, 2012

EDUCATION APOSTOLATE

Reverend Edward C. Kelly, from Parochial Vicar, Maternity B.V.M. Parish, Philadelphia, to Faculty, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Drexel Hill, with residence at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Secane, effective August 13, 2012