Bishop Zubik announces the following clergy appointments: institutional chaplain, retired with assignment, and released from assignment.
INSTITUTIONAL CHAPLAIN
The Reverend Joseph G. Luisi is appointed as Institutional Chaplain to the patients and staff at Jefferson Hospital, effective Monday, November 29, 2021. At the same time, Father Luisi is appointed to residence at Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton/Jefferson Hills/Pleasant Hills/West Mifflin.
RETIRED WITH ASSIGNMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the Priest Personnel Policy, and at his request, the Reverend Thomas R. Miller has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as Senior Parochial Vicar of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, Monroeville/Penn Hills, effective Monday, December 6, 2021. At the same time, Father Miller will begin retirement and is assigned Senior Parochial Vicar of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, Monroeville/Penn Hills.
RELEASED FROM ASSIGNMENT
In light of his move to a residence outside the diocese, and in accordance with the provisions of the Deacon Personnel Policy, at his request, Deacon Richard M. Tucek is relieved of his responsibilities of Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity at Christ the Divine Shepherd, Monroeville/Penn Hills, effective Friday, December 31, 2021.