October 21, 2019 

His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, announces the following appointments, effective as indicated:

Very Reverend Richard W. Burke, C.P., to Pastor, Saint Ann Basilica Parish, Scranton, effective October 21, 2019.  Father Burke will remain as Rector, Saint Ann’s Monastery.

Reverend Gerard M. McGlone, to Administrator pro tem, Ascension Parish, Forest City, and Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Pleasant Mount.  Father McGlone will remain Pastor of Queen of Angels Parish, Jessup.  Effective October 18, 2019.

Reverend Sibi Padinjaredath, C.P., from Administrator, Saint Ann Basilica Parish, Scranton, to Assistant Pastor, Saint Ann Basilica Parish, Scranton, effective October 21, 2019.