By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted September 4, 2025

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

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Reverend Michael J. Davis, from Rector, Saint Joseph’s in-the-Hills Retreat House, Malvern, to Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart Parish, Clifton Heights, and Parochial Vicar, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Drexel Hill, effective September 1, 2025

Reverend Alan J. Okon, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Helena Parish, Center Square, and Parochial Vicar, Saint Titus Parish, Norristown, effective September 1, 2025

Reverend Stephen Shin, O.F.M. Cap., to Parochial Vicar, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Philadelphia, effective October 1, 2025

Reverend James V. Szobonya, C.Ss.R., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter the Apostle  Parish, Philadelphia, effective August 1, 2025

PERMANENT DEACONS

Deacon David M. Kubczak, Sr. from Permanent Deacon, Sacred Heart Parish, Royersford, to Permanent Deacon, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Limerick, effective August 6, 2023

Deacon Charles G. Lewis, from Formation Team Member, School of Diaconal Formation, to Assistant to the Rector for External Affairs and Alumni Relations, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, while continuing as Permanent Deacon, Saint Stanislaus Parish, Lansdale, effective September 2, 2025