Changes in clergy assignments announced

Posted October 22, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announces the following appointments effective as noted.

PASTOR

Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, from Parochial Administrator, pro tem, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, to Pastor, Saint Martin of Tours Parish, Philadelphia, while continuing as Pastor, Saint James Parish, Elkins Park, effective October 12, 2021

Father Esmilla will continue to reside at Saint James Rectory.

CHAPLAIN

Reverend Jason E. Buck, to Chaplain, Catholic Committee on Scouting, while continuing as School Minister, Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, effective September 23, 2021

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