July 16, 2019
His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, effective as indicated:
PASTORS/ASSISTANT PASTORS
Reverend Wilfredo Milan Mamani Cusicanqui to Assistant Pastor, Holy Rosary Parish, Hazleton, effective June 24, 2019. Father Cusicanqui will continue to serve as Assistant Pastor, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Hazleton.
Reverend Michael J. Kloton, to Pastor, Good Shepherd Parish, Drums, effective August 1, 2019. Father Kloton will continue to serve as Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish, Freeland.
Reverend Connell A. McHugh, from Pastor, Good Shepherd Parish, Drums, to Pastor Emeritus, Good Shepherd Parish, Drums, effective August 1, 2019.
DEACONS
Deacon Vincent Oberto, to Deacon, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, West Hazleton, effective June 24, 2019. Deacon Oberto will continue to serve as Deacon, Holy Rosary Parish, Hazleton.
Deacon James M. Rebarchick, to Deacon, Good Shepherd Parish, Drums, effective August 1, 2019. Deacon Rebarchick will continue to serve as Deacon, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Freeland.
PARISH LIFE COORDINATORS
Mrs. Mary Anne Malone, to Parish Life Coordinator, Saint Patrick Parish, White Haven. As Parish Life Coordinator, Mrs. Malone will provide on-site pastoral care in the absence of a pastor. Reverend Peter J. O’Rourke will serve as Sacramental Minister providing Mass and the other sacraments on a regular basis. Reverend Michael J. Piccola, V.F., Dean of the Hazleton Deanery and Pastor of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Hazleton, will serve as Priest Moderator. Effective August 1, 2019.