Posted October 9, 2013

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

PASTOR EMERITUS

Reverend Donald G. Birch, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Fallsington, effective October 14, 2013
Father Birch is retiring and will reside at a private residence.

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Reverend Michael F. Hennelly, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Fallsington, while continuing as Pastor, Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown, effective October 14, 2013

SENIOR PRIEST

Reverend John J. Sibel, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Matthew Parish, Conshohocken, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Fallsington, effective October 14, 2013

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Mark J. Haynes, to Parochial Vicar, Saints Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester, effective September 3, 2013

SPECIAL MINISTRY

Reverend Rodolfo D. Vasconcelos, to Chaplain to the Brazilian and Portugese Apostolates, with residence at Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 30, 2013