Bishop David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh, is making the announcement of the following clergy appointments:
CHAPLAIN
At the presentation of the Very Reverend Robert Marva, OFM Cap., Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Brother Michael Rubus, OFM Cap., is appointed Chaplain and non-sacramental minister to the Catholic residents and staff at McGuire Memorial Home, New Brighton, effective August 19, 2024, with residence at Saint Fidelis Friary. The sacramental needs of McGuire Memorial Home will be supplied by the priests of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/New Brighton/Rochester.
PERMANENT DEACON
Deacon Richard D. Ernst is appointed to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Beaver/Freedom/ New Brighton/Rochester, effective Monday, June 3, 2024.
Special Notice Shawn O. Malarkey, formerly a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, has been dispensed from the clerical state by decree of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, effective May 27, 2024.