Bishop Zubik announces the following clergy appointments:
PERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Bruce D. Beaver to the parishes of Saint Clair of Assisi, Carbon Center/Chicora/North Oakland, and Saint Francis of Assisi, Cabot/Coylesville/Herman, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Matthew R. McClain, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Stephen J. Cafaro to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Allison Park/Glenshaw, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Timothy F. Whalen, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament and Ministry of Word at the parish. In addition, Deacon Cafaro is appointed to assist in the Ministry of Service and Charity at the Allegheny County Jail, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Blaine J. Carnprobst to the parishes of Saint Maria Goretti and Our Lady of the Angels, Bloomfield/Garfield/Lawrenceville, under the direction of the administrator, the Reverend Thomas J. Gramc, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Eric S. Collier to Holy Family Parish, Oakmont/Plum/Verona, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Kevin G. Poecking, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry to Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Jason C. Corsetti to Divine Redeemer Parish, Aleppo/Sewickley, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Brian W. Noel, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament and the Ministry of Word at the parish. In addition, Deacon Corsetti is appointed to assist in the Ministry of Service and Charity at Gallagher Hospice, based in Bridgeville, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Michael J. Gatto to Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Southeast Washington County, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Edward L. Yuhas, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Brian W. Kail, to Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton/Jefferson Hills/ Pleasant Hills/West Mifflin, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Paul J. Zywan, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Michael P. Kaufman to All Saints Parish, Butler/Center/Lyndora/Meridian, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Kevin C. Fazio, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Kevin M. Lewis to Saint John XXIII Parish, Finleyville/Jefferson Hills/Peters, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Robert M. Miller, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Mark A. Marvenko to the Parish of Our Lady of the Valley, Beaver/Freedom/New Brighton/ Rochester, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Robert J. Miller, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon David T. McLaughlin to Saint Aidan Parish, Wexford, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend William D. Wuenschel, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Douglas K. Nelson to the parishes of Saint Kilian and Holy Sepulcher, Adams/Cranberry/ Glade Mills, under the direction of the administrator, the Reverend Charles S. Bober, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Joseph E. Ross to Divine Grace Parish, Cranberry/Ellwood City/Zelienople, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend James A. Wehner, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Joseph A. Samchuck to Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Aliquippa/Center/Hopewell/ Monaca, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend Jean-Luc Zadroga, OSB, with the responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Brett M. Schurter to Saint Aidan Parish, Wexford, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend William D. Wuenschel, with the responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon Rick J. Sumrok to the parish of Our Lady of the Lakes, Bairdford/Russellton, under the direction of the pastor, the Reverend James P. Holland, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament and the Ministry of Word at the parish. In addition, Deacon Sumrok is appointed to assist in the Ministry of Service and Charity at the Allegheny County Jail, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.
Deacon J. Russell White to Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/Upper Saint Clair, under the direction of the pastor, the Most Reverend Mark A. Eckman, with responsibility to assist in the Ministry of Sacrament, Ministry of Word, and Ministry of Service and Charity, effective Monday, October 17, 2022.