Recent Chancery communications
Request for Faculty to Confirm (OCIA) January 2025Decree Outlining the Requirements for Receiving an Indulgence During the Jubilee 2025
Deaneries
Effecting the dissolution of the Gannon DeaneryEffecting the merger of the Clearfield Deanery into the DuBois Deanery
Effecting the merger of the Meadville and Sharon Deaneries and erecting the Greenville Deanery
Pastoral Planning
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Deacon Raymond J. Sobina, resigned as Co-Director of Diaconal Formation, effective immediately, while continuing as Deacon Assistant at St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, a member of Deacon Council, and as Assistant Episcopal Master of Ceremonies.
Deacon Richard P. O’Polka, continuing as Deacon Assistant at St. Patrick Parish, Franklin, and as a member of Deacon Council, effective immediately and until July 31, 2027.
The Reverend William J. O’Brien, continuing as Pastor of St. Callistus Parish, Kane, effective immediately and until July 15, 2026.
The Reverend F. Thomas Suppa, reappointed Chaplain of the Erie VA Medical Center, effective immediately and until June 30, 2030.
The Reverend James P. McCormick, reappointed Pastor of St. James Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church of St. Mark the Evangelist, Erie, effective immediately and until July 31, 2031.
The Reverend Luke A. Daghir, Sacramental Assistant at St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, effective May 1, 2025.
The Very Reverend Michael C. Polinek, VF, Parochial Administrator pro tempore of Immaculate Conception Parish, Clarion and St. Eusebius Parish, East Brady, with its secondary mission church, St. Richard Rimersburg, effective April 28, 2025, while continuing as Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Fryburg, St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda, and St. Mary Parish, Crown, with its secondary church, St. Ann, Marienville.
The Reverend Monsignor David A. Rubino, Parochial Administrator, pro tempore, of All Saints Parish, Waterford, effective May 8, 2025, until July 9, 2025.
Deacon Michael J. Dittman, Deacon Assistant at St. Mary Parish, Crown, with its secondary church of St. Ann, Marienville, effective April 4, 2025, until April 1, 2030.
Deacon Andrew J. Froberg, Deacon Assistant at Sacred Heart Parish, St. Marys, and Chaplaincy Ministry at Penn Highland, Elk, effective April 4, 2025, until April 1, 2030.
The Reverend Gregory P. Passauer, Medical Leave of Absence, effective May 8, 2025, until July 9, 2025.
The Reverend Mark A. Hoffman, appointed Chaplain of the Erie Diocesan Chapter of Courage International, effective March 1, 2025 and until June 30, 2028, while continuing as Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Edinboro, with its secondary mission church of St. Anthony, Cambridge Springs, and its secondary church of St. Bernadette, Saegertown.
The Reverend Monsignor Richard R. Siefer, EV, Parochial Administrator pro tempore of St. Eulalia Parish, Coudersport, which includes its secondary mission church of Sacred Heart, Genesee, and its two secondary churches of St. Augustine, Austin, and St. Bibiana, Galeton, effective March 3, 2025.
The Reverend Monsignor Daniel E. Magraw, continuing as Senior Associate of Holy Trinity Parish, Erie, effective immediately and until June 15, 2026.
The Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Riccardo, continuing as Pastor of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Parish, Punxsutawney, effective immediately and until July 15, 2026.
The Reverend Glenn R. Whitman, continuing as Pastor of Good Shepherd, West Middlesex and Our Lady of Fatima, Farrell, effective immediately and until July 15, 2026.
Deacon Richard Brogdon, retired effective March 15, 2025.
Deacon William Gibson, retired effective March 1, 2025.
Deacon Douglas Konzel, effective April 1, 2025.
Deacon Dennis Kudlak, effective December 31, 2024.
The Reverend Matias M. Quimno, leave of absence effective January 29, 2025.
The Reverend Christopher A. Wheeler, leave of absence effective March 3, 2025.
Reverend David E. Carter, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of the Americas Parish, Conneaut Lake, effective immediately and until July 31, 2030.
Reverend Joseph Kalinowski, Pastor of St. John Parish, Tidioute, with its secondary mission church of St. Anthony, Tionesta, effective immediately and until July 31, 2030.
Deacon Thomas G. McAraw, Deacon Assistant at All Saints Parish, Waterford, effective immediately and until November 30, 2029, while continuing as Director of Deacons.
Deacon Eugene J. Miller, Deacon Assistant at Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale, effective immediately and until November 30, 2029.
Reverend Monsignor Joseph J. Riccardo, Pastor of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Parish, Punxsutawney, effective immediately and until July 31, 2025.
Reverend B. LaMounte Sayers, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Clarion, effective immediately and until July 31, 2030, while continuing as temporary Parochial Administrator of St. Eusebius Parish, East Brady, and its secondary mission church, St. Richard, Rimersburg.
Deacon Raymond J. Sobina, Deacon Assistant at Saint Peter Cathedral, Erie, effective immediately and until November 30, 2029.
Deacon Owen Wagner, Deacon Assistant at Beloved Disciple Parish, Grove City, effective immediately and until November 30, 2029.
APPOINTED VICARS FORANE (DEANS) AND MEMBERS OF PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 16, 2024 FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS
Very Reverend Andrew M. Boyd, VF, Greenville Deanery
Very Reverend John J. Detisch, VF, DuBois Deanery
Very Reverend Michael P. Ferrick, VF, Erie West Deanery
Very Reverend Scott W. Jabo, VF, Erie East Deanery
Very Reverend Justin P. Pino, VF, St. Marys Deanery
Very Reverend Michael C. Polinek, VF, Oil City Deanery
Very Reverend Richard C. Tomasone, VF, Bradford Deanery
APPOINTED MEMBERS OF PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 16, 2024 FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS
Reverend Benjamin J. Daghir
Very Reverend V. David Foradori, EV, ex officio
Reverend Brandon M. Kleckner
Reverend Matthew J. Kujawinski
Reverend Ian R. McElrath
Reverend James P. Power
Very Reverend Nicholas J. Rouch, VG, ex officio
Reverend Monsignor Richard R. Siefer, EV, ex officio
Reverend Christopher J. Singer, Chancellor, ex officio
Reverend David M. Renne, Director of Clergy Continuing Formation, effective October 1, until July 31, 2029.
Deacon Martin P. Aubel, Reappointed Deacon Assistant at St. Michael Parish, Greenville, with its secondary mission church of St. Margaret, Jamestown, effective immediately until August 31, 2029.
Deacon Edward R. Horneman, Reappointed Deacon Assistant at The Epiphany of the Lord Parish, Meadville, and to Chaplaincy at the State Correctional Institution, Mercer, effective immediately until August 31, 2029.
Deacon Todd A. Sommers, Reappointed Deacon Assistant at The Epiphany of the Lord Parish, Meadville, effective immediately until August 31, 2029.
Reverend Monsignor Richard R. Siefer, Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern Vicariate, effective July 9, 2024, and continuing until July 30, 2027.
Deacon Anthony J. Alleruzzo, Deacon Assistant at St. Joseph Parish, Erie, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church, St. Paul, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2025.
Deacon Miguel A. Alvarez, Deacon Assistant at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church, St. Andrew, Erie, while continuing as Deacon Assistant at St. Stephen Parish, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2025.
Deacon Richard Brogdon, Deacon Assistant at St. Stephen Parish, Erie, while continuing as Deacon Assistant to St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church, St. Andrew, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Denis Coan, Deacon Assistant at Holy Trinity Parish, Erie, while continuing as Deacon Assistant at St. John the Baptist Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church, Holy Rosary, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Ralph A. DeCecco, Deacon Assistant at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon David E. Jacquel, Deacon Assistant at St. James Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church, St. Mark the Evangelist, Lawrence Park, and secondary church, Mount Calvary, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Douglas Konzel, Deacon Assistant at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church, St. Paul, Erie, while continuing as Deacon Assistant at St. Joseph Parish, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Kevin Kunik, Chaplaincy Ministry at Pleasant Ridge Manor, Fairview, effective August 2, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Matthew C. Ochalek, Deacon Assistant at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church, St. Andrew, Erie, as well as St. Stephen Parish, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Frank C. Pregler, Deacon Assistant at St. Luke Parish, Erie, while continuing as Deacon Assistant at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Richard D. Shewman, Deacon Assistant at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Erie, while continuing as Deacon Assistant at St. Luke Parish, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2025.
Deacon Jerome T. Sobrowski, Deacon Assistant at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Charles E. Adamczyk, Deacon Assistant at St. James Parish, Erie, which now includes its secondary mission church, St. Mark the Evangelist, Lawrence Park, and secondary church, Mount Calvary, Erie, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon Randy M. Kondrlik, Deacon Assistant at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Corry, which now includes its secondary mission church of St. Teresa of Avila, Union City, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Deacon David Romanowicz, Deacon Assistant at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Edinboro, which now includes its secondary mission church St. Anthony of Padua, Cambridge Springs, and secondary church St. Bernadette, Saegertown, effective August 1, 2024, and continuing until August 1, 2029.
Reverend Nicholas Fratus, Parochial Vicar pro tempore of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, effective July 9, 2024.
Reverend Daniel R. Hoffman, Parochial Administrator pro tempore of St. Titus Parish, Titusville, and its secondary churches of Immaculate Conception, Mageetown and St. Walburga, Titusville, effective July 9, 2024.
AFTER PRESENTATION BY ARCHABBOT MARTIN BARTEL, O.S.B.
Reverend Ignatius Camello, O.S.B., Parochial Vicar of Saint Mary and Sacred Heart Parishes, St. Marys, effective July 1, 2024 and until June 30, 2027.
The Reverend Christopher Beran, Chaplain of the Penn State Behrend campus, effective immediately and until June 30, 2025, while continuing as Parochial Vicar of St. George Parish, Erie.
The Reverend Luke A. Daghir, Parochial Vicar of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, including its secondary mission church of St. Andrew, and St. Stephen of Hungary Parish, all in Erie. The appointment to St. Jude Parish is effective June 17, 2024, and will include St. Stephen of Hungary Parish on July 9 when the partnership of the two parishes begins. Father Daghir is also appointed to the Sacramental Ministry associated with campus ministry at Mercyhurst University, Erie, effective July 9, 2024, and for one year.
The Reverend Ian R. McElrath, Episcopal Master of Ceremonies and Associate Director of the Clergy Office, effective July 9, 2024 and until July 31, 2027, while continuing as Chaplain of Mercyhurst Preparatory School, although reduced to part-time, and Chaplain of the Extraordinary Form Mass Community.
The Reverend Walter E. Packard, temporary Parochial Administrator of St. Titus Parish, Titusville, and its secondary churches of Immaculate Conception, Mageetown, and St. Walburga, Titusville, effective May 31, 2024 and continuing until a new pastor is appointed or other provisions are made.
The Reverend Edward J. Walk, Senior Associate of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Bradford, and its secondary mission church of St. Francis of Assisi, Bradford, effective July 9, 2024 and until July 31, 2027.
The Reverend Paul S. Siebert, reappointed Pastor of St. Mark Parish, Emporium, with its secondary mission church of St. James, Driftwood, effective immediately and until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Richard J. Allen, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Oil City, with its secondary church of St. Venantius, Rouseville, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing
until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Mister Brandon Feikles, Deacon Assistant to St. Tobias Parish, Brockway, effective May 10, 2024.
The Reverend Jason A. Glover, Pastor of Our Mother of Sorrows Parish, Erie, (including the parish church of St. Casimir, Erie, and its secondary churches of Holy Family, Erie, and St. Ann, Erie), while continuing as Pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, Erie, and its secondary mission church of St. Hedwig, Erie, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Very Reverend John P. Malthaner, Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, DuBois, including the parish church of St. Catherine, DuBois, with secondary mission church of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sykesville, and the secondary churches of St. Bernard, Falls Creek, St. Mary, Reynoldsville, and St. Michael the Archangel, DuBois, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Ross R. Miceli, Pastor of St. Stephen of Hungary Parish, Erie, while continuing as Pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, including its secondary church of St. Andrew, Erie, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend John L. Miller, Pastor of Notre Dame Parish, Hermitage, and St. Bartholomew Parish, Sharpsville, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Mark A. O’Hern, Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish, Warren, with its secondary mission church of St. Anthony of Padua, Sheffield, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend James E. Piszker, Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Erie, while continuing as Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Erie, and its secondary mission church of Holy Rosary, Erie, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend James P. Power, Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Sharon, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030, while continuing as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Sharon.
The Reverend David M. Renne, Parochial Administrator pro tempore, All Saints Parish, Waterford, effective June 1, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2024.
The Reverend Lawrence R. Richards, Pastor of St. Luke Parish, Erie, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Erie, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Mister Michael Scanga, Deacon Assistant to St. James Parish, Erie, effective May 10, 2024.
The Reverend Stephen J. Schreiber, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish and the Bread of Life Community, Erie, and Sacred Heart Parish, Erie, with its secondary mission church of St. Paul, Erie, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Marc J. Solomon, Pastor of St. Basil the Great Parish, Coalport, with its secondary mission church of Holy Trinity, Ramey, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Thomas N. Trocchio, Pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, Albion, with its secondary mission church of St. Philip, Crossingville, and to chaplaincy at State Correctional Institution-Albion, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030.
The Reverend Glenn R. Whitman, Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Farrell, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2030, while continuing as Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, West Middlesex.
The Reverend Mark A. Hoffman, Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Edinboro (and sacramental ministry at Pennsylvania Western University-Edinboro Campus), which will include the secondary mission church of St. Anthony of Padua, Cambridge Springs, and secondary church of St. Bernadette, Saegertown, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 30, 2028.
The Reverend James P. McCormick, Pastor of St. James Parish, Erie, which will include the secondary mission church of St. Mark the Evangelist, Lawrence Park, and secondary church of Mount Calvary, Erie, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until May 16, 2025.
The Reverend Thomas J. Whitman, Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Corry, which will include the secondary mission church of St. Teresa, Union City, and the secondary church of Our Lady of Fatima, Canadohta Lake, effective July 9, 2024 and continuing until July 31, 2029.
The Reverend Gregory P. Passauer, medical leave of absence, effective June 1, 2024 and continuing until July
31, 2024.
The Reverend Zab Amar, retired effective July 8, 2024
The Reverend Joseph R. Czarkowski, retired effective July 8, 2024
The Reverend James G. Gutting, retired effective July 8, 2024
The Reverend Mark A. Nowak, retired effective July 8, 2024
The Reverend Monsignor Richard R. Siefer, E.V., retired effective July 8, 2024