By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted July 17, 2025

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announces the following appointments effective August 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted:

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS

Reverend Patrick J. Muka, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Warrington, to Parochial Administrator, Saint Gabriel Parish, Philadelphia.

Reverend Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C., to Parochial Administrator, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown.

SENIOR PRIEST

Reverend Thomas P. Kletzel, from Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Ann Parish, Phoenixville, to Parochial Vicar with the status of Senior Priest, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Phoenixville, effective July 7, 2025.

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Hamilton Aku Awuh, F.M., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, Coatesville, effective July 10, 2025.

Reverend Edward D. McIlmail, L.C., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Parish, Pottstown.