Oblate Father William O’Donnell was named to serve as pastor of St. Casimir and St. Patrick, both in St. Paul, effective Wednesday, Aug. 10. The two churches were clustered in the Archdiocesan Strategic Plan and the decision was made to have the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate minister at both parishes.

Servant Father Daniel Moore, a member of the Servants of the Eucharist and Blessed Virgin Mary, was named to serve as an assistant priest at St. Francis De Sales in St. Paul, effective Aug. 1.

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Archbishop John C. Nienstedt has confirmed the following appointments in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis:

Effective Aug. 10, 2011:

Rev. William O’Donnell, OMI, Pastor of the Church of Saint Casimir of Saint Paul and the Church of Saint Patrick of Saint Paul.

Effective Aug. 1, 2011:

Rev. Daniel Moore, SEMV, associate priest of the Church of Saint Francis De Sales, of Saint Paul.