Clergy Announcements - May 15, 2024

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 27, 2024, unless noted otherwise.

Pastors and Administrators

Reverend James S. Barkett from Pastor of Saint Mary of Sorrows Parish in Fairfax to Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Gainesville.

Reverend Peter W. Nassetta, Y.A. from service outside the diocese to Pastor of Saint Mark Parish in Vienna.

Reverend Thomas P. Vander Woude from Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Gainesville to Pastor of Saint Mary of Sorrows in Fairfax.

Parochial Vicars

Reverend Marianus Isaac Arockiaraj from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Manassas.

Reverend Walter Antonio Bonilla Medrano from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax.

Reverend Ramón Dominguez, Y.A. from interim Chaplain at Saint Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly with residence at Corpus Christi Parish in Aldie to Parochial Vicar at Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria.

Reverend John F. Heisler from Parochial Vicar at Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Purcellville with part-time work in the Diocesan Tribunal to Parochial Vicar at Saint Michael Parish in Annandale with continuing part-time work in the Diocesan Tribunal.

Reverend Joseph R. Kenna from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Purcellville.

Reverend Francis J. Peffley from Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of Sorrows Parish in Fairfax to Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Arlington.

Reverend James R. Searby from Parochial Vicar at Saint Timothy Parish in Chantilly to Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria.

Reverend Edwin Msing Seh from Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Manassas to Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of Sorrows Parish in Fairfax.

Reverend Parthiban Raj Soosai Pragasam, SDB from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Timothy Parish in Chantilly.

Other Assignments

Reverend Paul A. Berghout from Parochial Vicar at Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria to Full Time work in the Diocesan Tribunal with residence at Saint Rita Parish in Alexandria.

Reverend Jonathan R. Fioramonti from Parochial Vicar at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax to Chaplain at Saint Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly with residence at Corpus Christi Parish in Aldie, with Sunday ministry at Saint Stephen the Martyr/Saint Katherine Drexel Parish.

Retirement

Reverend Patrick Holroyd from Pastor of Saint Mark Parish in Vienna to retired status at the Saint Rose of Lima Priest Retirement Villa in Annandale.

Reverend Daniel S. Spychala from service in the Diocesan Tribunal to retired status, in a private residence.

In residence

Reverend Thomas Azzi, O.P. from residence at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax to residence at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Leesburg, while continuing studies at Divine Mercy University in Sterling.

Those to be Ordained Priests

Reverend Mr. James R. Joseph upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax.

Reverend Mr. Sean-Michael V. Nypaver upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Timothy Parish in Chantilly.

Transitional Deacon Assignments, effective June 3, 2024 unless noted otherwise

Reverend Mr. Timothy D. Banach to Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg.

Reverend Mr. Emmanuel Carreño García to Saint Charles Borromeo Parish in Arlington.

Reverend Mr. Joseph D. Connor to Christ the Redeemer Parish in Sterling.

Reverend Mr. Jordan A. Evans to Saint Philip Parish in Falls Church.

Reverend Mr. John Fimmuchime to Saint Agnes Parish in Arlington, effective May 20, 2024.

Reverend Mr. Raymond E. Goins to the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington.

Reverend Mr. Andrew T. Lewandowski to Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax.

Reverend Mr. Richard M. Malebranche to Saint Louis Parish in Alexandria.

Reverend Mr. John M. Meyerhofer to Holy Family Parish in Dale City.

Reverend Mr. Christian Njodzela to Nativity Parish in Burke, effective May 20, 2024.

Reverend Mr. Michael C. Sampson to All Saints Parish in Manassas.

Reverend Mr. Alfredo D. Tuesta to Saint James Parish in Falls Church.