Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis:
Effective November 11, 2022
Reverend Weldit Tesfazgi Abay, in residence at the Queen of Peace Friary in Saint Paul. Father Weldit is a priest of the Archdiocese of Asmara, Eritrea.
Deacon Russell Kocemba, granted the status of retired deacon. Deacon Kocemba has served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon since his ordination in 2004, most recently as deacon at the Church of Saint John Vianney in South Saint Paul.
Deacon Scott Wright, granted the status of retired deacon. Deacon Wright has served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon since his ordination in 1998, most recently as deacon at the Church of the Nativity in Saint Paul.
Effective November 20, 2022
Reverend Spencer Howe, assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 12 and 13. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of the Holy Cross in Minneapolis.
Reverend Chad VanHoose, assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 1 and 4. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of Saint Jude in Mahtomedi.
Reverend Leonard Andrie, assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 10 and 11. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of Saint Therese in Deephaven.
Reverend Tony O’Neill, assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 7 and 8. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of Saint John Neumann in Eagan.
Reverend Kevin Finnegan, assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 9, 14, and 15. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Edina.
Reverend Michael Creagan, assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 5 and 6. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of Saint Joseph in West Saint Paul.
Reverend Marc Paveglio, assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 2 and 3. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of Saint Rose of Lima in Roseville.
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