CLERGY APPOINTMENTS
 

                                                                                November 5, 2009 

His Eminence, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Scranton, announces the following appointments:     

ADMINISTRATOR 

Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh, to Administrator, Saint Bridget, Saint Anthony and Saint John the Baptist Parishes, Throop, effective October 30, 2009.  Father Walsh will continue to serve as Diocesan Deputy Secretary for Catholic Human Services along with continuing his graduate studies. 

ASSISTANT PASTORS 

Reverend Irudaya R. Illuri (Diocese of Nellore, India), from Assistant Pastor, Saint Rita Parish, Gouldsboro, to Assistant Pastor, Holy Name/Saint Mary and Holy Trinity Parishes, Swoyersville, effective October 28, 2009. 

Reverend Devasahayam Undralla (Diocese of Nellore, India), from Assistant Pastor, Saint Patrick Parish, Scranton, to Assistant Pastor, Saint Rita Parish, Gouldsboro, effective October 28, 2009. 

SENIOR PRIEST  

Reverend James J. Walsh, from Administrator, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Scranton, to Senior Priest, Saint Patrick Parish, Scranton, effective October 28, 2009. Father Walsh will continue to serve in the diocesan Tribunal Office, where he was assigned October 5, 2009. 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE 

Reverend Edward P. Lyman, from Administrator, Saint Bridget, Saint Anthony and Saint John the Baptist Parishes, Throop, to Leave of Absence for reasons of health, effective October 30, 2009.