Bishop Dolan is pleased to announce he has made the following priestly appointments. May God bless them and those they will serve.

2024 Appointments

May 1, 2024

  • Fr. John Bonavitacola has been appointed Pastor of St. Bridget Parish in Mesa, effective April 20, 2024.
  • Fr. Samuel Aliba is appointed as Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Krzysztof Bogdan Pipa, SVD is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Prescott, effective August 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Biju Thomas Mandapam, SVD is appointed Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Prescott, effective August 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Fransiskus Santoso, SVD is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Yori Soda Nango, SVD is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Michael Accinni Reinhardt is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Catherine Laboure Parish in Chino Valley effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Johnson Vadakkumcherry Anthony is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Havasu effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Shia Reh Marino is appointed Parochial Vicar of Corpus Christi Parish effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Alejandro Alonso Fernandez is appointed Parochial Vicar of Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Joseph Karikunnel has been appointed as Parochial Vicar of St. Clement of Rome Parish, effective May 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Sheunesu Bowora has been appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Sun City West, effective April 20, 2024.
  • Fr. Carlos Gomez has been appointed Pastor of St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Scottsdale, effective April 20, 2024.
  • Fr. Kevin Grimditch has been appointed Pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Martin Muñoz has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Mark Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Estevan Wetzel has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenix and Director of Prison Ministry, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Ishaya Samaila has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Bagdad, Arizona, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Camilo De Villa has been appointed Pastor of Our Lady of the Valley/St. Raphael Parishes, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Job Kundoni has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Michael Gilbert has been appointed Parochial Vicar of San Francisco de Asís  Parish in Flagstaff, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Charles Ouemenga has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Rose Phillippine Duchnese Parish, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Joachim Adeyemi has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Harold Escarcega has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Baldemar Garza has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Henry Parish in Buckeye, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Adeodatus M. Rwehumbiza has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Paul Parish, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Jesús Silverio Tovar has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Family Parish, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Rojo George has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Augustine Acheme, VC has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Benedict Parish, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Manasseh Iorchir, VC has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Steven Parish, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Matthew Krempel has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Clement Attah, VC has been appointed Seminary Formator and Sacramental Ministry at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Marvin Soto has been appointed Chaplain of St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Kevin Penkalski has been appointed Chaplain of St. John Paul II High School in Avondale, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Bonaventura Ugwu has been appointed Chaplain of Notre Dame Prep High School, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Robert Bolding is assigned to pursue licentiate studies in Philosophy at Catholic University of America, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Fr. Greg Schlarb is appointed Coordinator of Ongoing Formation of Priests for the Office of Vicar for Clergy, in addition his ministry as Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Deacon Elijah Delello, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist Parish in Laveen, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Deacon Joseph Huy Nguyen, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale, effective July 1, 2024.
  • Deacon Jesus Alan Martínez Vargas, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jerome Parish, effective July 1, 2024.

2023 Appointments

November 10, 2023

  • Fr. Marvin Soto is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Parish in Phoenix, effective December 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Christopher Gossen is appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood, effective December 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Charles Ouemenga is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale, effective December 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Carlos Gomez is appointed Parochial Vicar “Pro Temp” of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, effective December 1, 2023.
  • Fr. John Parks is appointed Parochial Vicar “Pro Temp” of Our Lady of Joy Parish in Carefree, effective December 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Baldemar Garza is appointed Parochial Administrator “Pro Temp” of St. Matthew Parish in Phoenix, effective January 1, 2024.

August 4, 2023

  • Fr. Stephen Schack is appointed Pastor of St. Bridget Parish in Mesa, effective September 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Rafael Bercasio is appointed Pastor of Santa Teresita Parish in El Mirage, effective September 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Dan Vanyo is appointed Parochial Administrator of El Cristo Rey Parish in the Grand Canyon, effective September 1, 2023.

April 21, 2023

  • Fr. Felix Joal Bernales has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Henry Parish in Buckeye, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Kevin Penkalski has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Bitrus T. Maigamo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Fr. Eduardo Gomez has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Fatima Parish Mission, effective July 1, 2023.

March 24, 2023

  • Fr. Kilian McCaffrey has been appointed Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. José Ballesteros Urias has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Margaret Parish in Tempe, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Dan Connealy has been appointed Pastor of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Robert Aliunzi has been appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Tempe, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Daniel Cruz has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Joan of Arc Parish, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. David Kulandaisamy has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Jesús Zamarripa-Salazar, SVD has been appointed Pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. David Halm, C.S.C. has been appointed Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. John Son Hoang, O.P. has been appointed Pastor of the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish, effective August 1, 2023
  • Fr. Matthew Krempel has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Louis the King Parish in Glendale, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Mike Straley has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Charlie Goraieb has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Chauncey K. Winkler has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Gregory in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Baldemar Garza has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary’s in Kingman, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Matthew Henry has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary’s Basilica in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Joshy Thomas has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Valley and St. Raphael Parishes, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Alexander Sila, SVD has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Andrew Fritz, C.S.C. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Edward K. Ngo, S.J. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Xavier Parish, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Gangolu Devaraju has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary’s Parish in Chandler, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Frank Cicero has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Andrzej Boroch has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Timothy Dogo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Gabriel Parish in Cave Creek, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. John Lankeit has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Leonardo León Guerrero has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Jaya Rao Maddu has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. John Udochukwu has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Elario Zambakari has been appointed Chaplain of Xavier College Preparatory and Bourgade Catholic High School, effective July 1, 2023
  • Fr. Ian Wintering has been appointed Chaplain of Seton Catholic Preparatory and Notre Dame Preparatory High School, effective July 1, 2023

2022 Appointments

December 10, 2022

  • Fr. Will Schmid has been appointed Director of Spirituality Year for our seminary. This appointment is in addition to his duties as Coordinator of Ongoing Formation for Priests
  • Fr. Williams Abba has been appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale, effective January 1, 2023
  • Fr. José Sylvester, I.V.E. has been appointed Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Phoenix, effective January 1, 2023

November 1, 2022

  • Fr. Raul Herrero has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Cross Parish, effective November 1, 2022
  • Fr. Joseph Karikunnel has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Steven Parish, effective November 15, 2022

August 19, 2022

  • Fr. Vadakkumcherry Antony Johnson has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Parish, effective September 1, 2022
  • Fr. Joseph Rajan Kizhavana has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Apostle Parish, effective August 4, 2022
  • Fr. Martin Rangel Garcia has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Mater Misericordia Parish, effective September 1, 2022
  • Fr. Nathaniel Glenn has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, effective August 30, 2022. This appointment replaces Fr. Nathaniel’s assignments as Priest Assistant to the Bishop and Formator at Nazareth House.

July 1, 2022

  • Fr. Kurt Perera has been appointed as Interim Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, effective July 18, 2022
  • Fr. Andrew McNair  has been appointed Parochial Administrator of the newly establish St. Josephine Bakhita Mission, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Nathaniel Glenn has been appointed Priest Assistant to the Bishop, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Harold Escarcega has been appointed part time Chaplain at Xavier College Prep effective July 16, 2022
  • Fr. Joseph Karikunnel has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Cross Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Aaron Quereshi has been appointed Associate Director/ Parochial Vicar at All Saints Newman Center at ASU, effective July 1, 2022

June 3, 2022

  • Fr. Jerome Cayetano has been appointed Associate Director/ Parochial Vicar at All Saints Newman Center at ASU, effective June 3, 2022
  • Fr. Francisco (Bing) Colasito has been incardinated into the presbyterate of the Diocese of Phoenix effective June 30, 2022

May 7, 2022

  • Msgr. Peter Bui has been appointed Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese of Phoenix, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. John Clote has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Holy Spirit Parish, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Michael Ashibuogwu has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Jacob Thomas Vettathu M.S. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, effective August 8, 2022
  • Fr. Noble John Puthiyidath, Sch.P. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Germain Parish in Prescott Valley, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Wilfred Yinah, V.C. has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Steven Parish in Sun Lakes, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Robert Aliunzi has been incardinated into the presbyterate of the Diocese of Phoenix effective May 18, 2022
  • Fr. Rafael Umana has been incardinated into the presbyterate of the Diocese of Phoenix effective May 18, 2022
  • Fr. Jovi Balang has been incardinated into the presbyterate of the Diocese of Phoenix effective May 18, 2022
  • Fr. Michael Gilbert has been incardinated into the presbyterate of the Diocese of Phoenix effective May 18, 2022
  • Fr. John Clote has been incardinated into the presbyterate of the Diocese of Phoenix effective May 18, 2022

April 9, 2022

  • Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski has been appointed Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, effective May 1, 2022. This is in addition to his duties as Medical Ethics Director for the Diocese of Phoenix
  • Fr. Kurt Perera has been appointed Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Phoenix and a Formator at Nazareth House Seminary, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Estevan Wetzel has been appointed Chaplain at Pope John Paul II High School and Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Eleazar Perez Rodriguez has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Parish, effective April 18, 2022
  • Fr. Raul Herrero has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Jose Lobaton, OFM, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish, effective August, 1, 2022
  • Fr. Eric Houseknecht has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2022
  • Deacon Anthony Dang, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Trinity Newman Center in Flagstaff, effective July 1, 2022
  • Deacon Harold Escarcega, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective July 1, 2022
  • Deacon Marvin Soto, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood, effective July 1, 2022
  • Deacon John of the Cross Costantino, FHS, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist Parish and St. Peter Parish and their respective missions on the Native American reservations, effective July 1, 2022

April 2, 2022

  • Fr. Nicolas Floridi has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Ss. Joachim and Anne Parish in Sun City, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Joachim Adeyemi has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of the Valley and St. Raphael, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Jose Cornelia has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Michael Parish in Gila Bend, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Andres Arango has been appointed Pastor of St. William Parish in Cashion, effective July 26, 2022
  • Fr. Benjamin Rivera has been appointed Parochial Administrator of La Santisima Trinidad Mission in Scenic, effective August 1, 2022
  • Fr. Jose Jesus Lopez has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Daniel Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Andrezj Boroch has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Octavio Delgado has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Queen Creek Parish, effective August 1, 2022

March 11, 2022

  • Fr. Teilo Lwande, A.J., has been appointed Pastor of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Chandler, effective June 1, 2022
  • Fr. Dan Vollmer has been appointed Pastor of St. Margaret Mary parish in Bullhead City, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Thaddeus McGuire has been appointed Pastor of St. Clare parish in Surprise, effective August 1, 2022
  • Fr. Keith Kenney has been appointed Pastor of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective August 1, 2022
  • Fr. Andrew McNair has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Fatima parish effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Vinhson Nguyen has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Anthony of Padua parish in Wickenburg, effective  July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Anthony Okolo, C.S.Sp., has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of the Lake parish in Lake Havasu, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Manoj John Sch.P., has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Germain parish in Prescott Valley, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Jovi Balang has been appointed Parochial Administrator of All Saints parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Shea Bowora has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Daniel Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Chauncey Winkler has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Timothy parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Scott Sperry has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral effective August 16, 2022
  • Fr. Greg Menegay has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Clare parish in Surprise, effective August 1, 2022
  • Fr. Jerome Cayetano has been appointed Parochial Vicar of All Saints parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Robert Aliunzi has entered the incardination process and has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Tempe, effective June 1, 2022
  • Fr. Baldemar Garza has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Margaret Mary parish in Bullhead City, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Nicholas Koro, A.J., has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Andrew the Apostle parish in Chandler, effective July 1, 2022
  • Fr. Michael Accinni-Reinhardt has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Lake parish in Lake Havasu, effective immediately
  • Fr. Clement Attah, V.C., has been appointed part time Chaplain of Notre Dame High School effective July 1, 2022.  This assignment is in addition to his current assignment as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Joy in Carefree
  • Fr. Robert Bolding has been appointed Chaplain of Legatus effective July 1, 2022

February 15, 2022

  • Fr. Daniel Cruz has been assigned Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, Chandler, effective March 1, 2022
  • Fr. Antony Tinker, FHS has been assigned Pastor of St. John the Baptist parish and St. Peter Parish, effective immediately

January 26, 2022

  • Fr. Joemon Joy, M.S. has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, effective February 2, 2022
  • Fr. Kurt Perera has been assigned as Associate Vocations Director in addition to his assignment as Chaplain at Notre Dame Preparatory High School, effective February 1, 2022

January 13, 2022

  • Fr. Paul Sullivan, in addition to his assignment as Rector of Nazareth House Seminary, and Vocations Director, has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Gregory Parish in Phoenix, effective February 1, 2022. Fr. Paul has also been appointed as Priest in Charge of completing the special project of restoring the Old Sacred Heart Church in Phoenix
  • Fr. Kevin Grimditch, in addition to his duties in the tribunal, has been appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenix, effective February 1, 2022
  • Fr. Andres Arango has been assigned fulltime to the Diocesan Pastoral Center, effective, February 1, 2022, where he will contact, help and heal those affected by the invalid baptisms
  • Fr. Stephen A. Barber, S.J. has been assigned Chaplain of Brophy College Preparatory, effective immediately

January 7, 2022

  • Fr. Jose Jesus Lopez has been assigned Associate Director of Holy Trinity Newman Center of Northern Arizona University, effective immediately
  • Fr. Ralph Berg, C.M.F. has been assigned Parochial Administrator of St. Catherine Laboure Parish, effective immediately

2021 Appointments

November 1, 2021

  • Fr. José Sylvester, IVE has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Anthony Parishes, effective November 30, 2021
  • Fr. Joseph Portzer, FSSP has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Mater Misericordiae Parish, effective November 16, 2021
  • Fr. Jacob Thomas Vettathu, MS has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, effective November 1, 2021

August 1, 2021

  • Fr. Frederick Agu has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Steven Parish, Sun Lakes, effective August 16, 2021
  • Fr. Gaspar Masilamani, C.M.F. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Prescott, effective August 1, 2021

July 7, 2021

  • Fr. Ryan Lee has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, effective July 1, 2021
  • Fr. Tomson Thomas has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Bernadette Parish, effective July 7, 2021.
  • Fr. Samuel Aliba has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish, effective July 8, 2021
  • Fr. Manasseh Terfa Iorchir, VC, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Benedict Parish, effective July 8, 2021.
  • Fr Augustine Acheme, VC, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Timothy Parish, effective July 8, 2021.
  • Fr. William Kaura Abba has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 19, 2021.
  • Fr. Timothy Dogo has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective July 19, 2021.
  • Fr. Baldemar Garza has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Augustine Parish, effective August 1, 2021.
  • Fr. Juan Carlos Castillo Fernandez, FMI, upon his arrival, is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Matthew Parish.

May 29, 2021

  • Fr. Joseph Pee Thuruthel, MS has been appointed Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, effective July 1, 2021

May 14, 2021

  • Fr. John Nahrgang has been appointed Vicar for Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix and will oversee the division of education and evangelization, effective August 16, 2021

May 8, 2021

  • Fr. Nathaniel Glenn has been appointed as a Formator at Nazareth House Seminary in addition to his duties as Chaplain at Xavier High School, effective July 1, 2021
  • Fr. Alfredo Quezada has been appointed as Parochial Vicar of St. William Parish in Cashion, effective June 1, 2021
  • Fr. Greg Menegay has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Scottsdale, effective June 1, 2021
  • Fr. Jose Cornelia, having completed his assignment as part time parochial vicar at St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, that assignment has been revoked, Fr. Cornelia will serve as Parochial Vicar full time at Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood, effective immediately

April 26, 2021

  • Deacon Ian Wintering, upon his ordination to the priesthood, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of San Francisco de Assis Parish in Flagstaff, effective July 1, 2021
  • Fr. Estevan Wetzel has been appointed Spiritual Director of Nazareth House Seminary, in addition to his duties at St. Mary’s High School, effective July 1, 2021
  • Deacon Marvin Soto has been appointed House Deacon at Nazareth House Seminary and Deacon at Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenix, effective immediately
  • Fr. Michael Ashibuogwu was appointed Spiritual Director for the Igbo Catholic community, in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar at Prince of Peace Parish and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, effective March 15, 2021
  • Fr. Andrew McNair has been appointed Chaplain for the African American community, in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective April 18, 2021
  • Fr. Zaldy Abainza, SOLT has been appointed State Chaplain for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, in addition to his duties as Pastor of Most Holy Trinity Parish, effective April 20, 2021
  • Fr. Will Schmid has been appointed Coordinator of Ongoing Formation for Priests, in addition to his duties as Pastor of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, effective May 15, 2021

April 9, 2021

  • Fr. Fernando Camou has been appointed Rector of Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral, effective April 15, 2021
  • Fr. David Ostler has been appointed Pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, effective May 1, 2021
  • Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, effective May 1, 2021
  • Fr. Reynaldo Clutario has been appointed Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, effective July1, 2021
  • Fr. John Bonavitacola has been appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Sun City, effective July 1, 2021
  • Fr. Charlie Goraieb has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, effective July 1, 2021
  • Fr. Tegin Paul Avarez has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Maria Goretti Parish, effective July 1, 2021
  • Fr. Jilson Panakkal has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Ascension Parish in Fountain Hills, effective July 1, 2021
  • Fr. Scott Sperry has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Corpus Christi Parish effective, June 1, 2021
  • Fr. Job Kundoni has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Jerome Parish effective, July 1, 2021

March 1, 2021

  • Fr. Sylvester Modebei has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert, effective March 1, 2021
  • Fr. Dennis Dugan, SOLT has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Most Holy Trinity Parish in Phoenix, effective March 1, 2020
  • Fr. Lauro Bejo, SOLT has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Most Holy Trinity Parish in Phoenix, effective March 1, 2020
  • Fr. Karis Lukas has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Daniel the Prophet Parish, effective April 5, 2021

November 20, 2020

  • Fr. Zaldy (Al) Abainza, SOLT has been appointed Pastor of Most Holy Trinity Parish, effective November 13, 2020.
  • Fr Simon Osuchukwu has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Scottsdale, effective December 1, 2020
  • Fr. Gabriel Terrill, in addition to his current assignment as Parochial Vicar at Queen of Peace Parish in Mesa, has been appointed Chaplain of Seton High School, effective January 1, 2021
  • Fr. Oliver Vietor has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Joan of Arc Parish, effective January 1, 2021
  • Fr Matthew Lowry, in addition to his current assignment as director of Holy Trinity Newman Center at NAU, has been appointed Parochial Administrator pro tem at San Francisco de Asis Parish from January 1 to May 31, 2021, while Fr. Will Schmid is on sabbatical

November 12, 2020

  • Fr. John Muir was appointed Director, Office of Worship, in addition to his duties as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, effective November 2, 2020
  • Fr. Jose Ballesteros was appointed Spiritual Director for The Armata Bianca, Adoradores Nocturnos, and Llama de Amor del Imaculado Corazon de Maria, in the Diocese of Phoenix, in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, effective November 2, 2020
  • Fr. Daniel Cruz was appointed Chaplain for Tepeyac Leadership Institute, in the Diocese of Phoenix, in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar of All Saints Newman Center, effective November 3, 2020

October 15, 2020

  • Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski was appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona and Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood, effective October 15, 2020
  • Fr. Jose Cornelia was appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception in Cottonwood, effective October 9, 2020
  • Fr. Anthony Okolo, C.S.Sp., was appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Havasu, effective October 16, 2020
  • Fr. Pawel Bandurski, SChr, was appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, effective October 1, 2020

August 13, 2020

  • Fr. Christopher Gossen has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Avondale, effective August 16, 2020
  • Fr. Jose Ballesteros has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Mesa, effective August 16, 2020
  • Fr. Joseph Pee Thuruthel has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish, Phoenix, effective August 16, 20202
  • Fr. John Clote has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish, Tempe, effective September 16, 2020
  • Fr. Michael Gilbert has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Phoenix, effective September 16, 2020

June 30, 2020

  • Fr. David Kelash has been appointed Temporary Administrator of St. John Vianney Parish, Sedona, in addition to his duties as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Cottonwood, and Vicar Forane of the North Deanery, effective June 30, 2020
  • Fr. Dan Connealy has been appointed Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Thielo Ramirez has been appointed Pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Williams, St. Anne Mission, Ashfork, St. Francis Parish, Seligman, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. George Teodoro, SJ, was appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Francis Xavier Parish, effective July 31, 2020

June 3, 2020

  • Fr. Paul Ybarra, C.S.C. has been appointed Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Dan Barica, OFM has been appointed Rector of Our Lady of the Angels Church, Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Vincent Nguyen, OFM has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Angels Church, Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Josep Gálvez, IVE has been appointed Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Anthony Parishes, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Jorge Monterroso Mérida, O. Carm. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Agnes Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Arthur Nave has been granted a medical leave effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. James Kalliyath, MS has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Rafael Umaña is appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Guadalupe, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Karis Lukas is appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Cross Parish, Mesa, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Ryan Lee has been released to serve as a Chaplain in the United States Military effective August 16, 2020

May 24, 2020

  • Dcn. Nathaniel Glenn, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Daniel Parish, and part-time Chaplain at Xavier High School, effective July 1, 2020
  • Dcn. Estevan Wetzel, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Nazareth House Formator and Chaplain of St. Mary’s High School, effective July 1, 2020
  • Dcn. Gabriel Terrill, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish, effective July 1, 2020
  • Dcn. Kevin Penkalski, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Henry Parish in Buckeye, effective July 1, 2020.
  • Fr. Fernando Camou is appointed Vice Rector of Nazareth House Seminary, and part-time Chaplain of Seton High School, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Vinhson Nguyen, in addition to his current assignment as Chaplain of St. John Paul II High School, has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Fatima Mission, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Daniel Cruz is appointed Associate Director of All Saints Newman Center at ASU, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Jilson Panakkal is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jerome Parish, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Andrew McNair is appointed Parochial Vicar of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. John Nahrgang is assigned to pursue further studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington DC.  He has been granted a full-tuition scholarship to the licentiate program

May 20, 2020

  • Fr. Chad King has been appointed Pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish and Annunciation Catholic School in Cave Creek, effective May 29, 2020
  • Fr. Reynaldo Clutario has been appointed Temporary Parochial Administrator of Corpus Christi Parish in Phoenix, effective May 29, 2020

March 21, 2020

  • Fr. John Parks has been appointed Pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. David Loeffler has been appointed Pastor of Holy Spirit Newman Center at Grand Canyon University in addition to his duties as Director of Ecumenism and Interreligious Affairs and Chaplain of Bourgade High School, effective July 1, 2020
  • Fr. Manoj John, Sch.P. has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Michael Parish, Parochial Vicar of San Lucy Mission and Chaplain of Lewis Prison in Gila Bend, effective May 1, 2020

January 3, 2020

  • Fr. Jilson Panakkal, JCD has been appointed Parochial Administrator Pro Tem of Our Lady of Fatima Mission in Phoenix in addition to his duties as Judge in the Tribunal, effective immediately.

December 27, 2019

  • Fr. James Aboyi, V.C. has been appointed Pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Phoenix, effective January 1, 2020.  The Via Christi Society will officially begin pastoral leadership of St. Benedict Parish on January 1, 2020. 

December 12, 2019

  • Fr. Julius Kundi serving as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Havasu was appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria on December 12, 2019 in the person of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Julius Yakubu Kundi.  Msgr. Kundi’s episcopal ordination and installation will be held February 20, 2020.

November 25, 2019

  • Fr. Bryan Buenger has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale, effective December 7, 2019.

November 1, 2019

  • Fr. Michael Straley has been appointed Pastor of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Scottsdale, effective December 1, 2019.

September 13, 2019

  • Fr. Bitrus Maigamo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Bullhead City, effective September 20, 2019.
  • Fr. Jonathan Prescott has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale, effective September 16, 2019.

August 18, 2019

  • Fr. Kevin Grimditch, JCL has been appointed Temporary Parochial Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale in addition to his duties as Adjutant Judicial Vicar and priest assistant to the Bishops Offices, effective immediately.

August 16, 2019

  • Fr. Camilo De Villa, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Bagdad and Good Shepherd of the Desert Mission in Congress was incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix July 16, 2019 and appointed Pastor effective August 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Rolyn Francisco, Christ the King Parish in Mesa was incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix July 16, 2019 and appointed Pastor effective August 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Nelson Libera, JCD, St. Matthew Parish in Phoenix was incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix July 16, 2019 and appointed pastor effective August 1, 2019.

June 30, 2019

  • Fr. Robert Fambrini, S.J. is appointed Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Phoenix, effective July 31, 2019.
  • Fr. Chris Axline is appointed Pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert, effective July 28, 2019.
  • Fr. George Jingwa is appointed Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2018.
  • Fr. Rafael Umaña is appointed Parochial Vicar for Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective June 1, 2019.

April 18, 2019

  • Ssegawa, A.J., has been appointed Dean of the Northwest Deanery, effective immediately.
  • Fr. Dan Vanyo, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff and Associate Director of Holy Trinity Newman Center at Northern Arizona University, effective immediately.

April 6, 2019

  • Fr. John Greb has been appointed Pastor of St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, effective May 5, 2019.
  • Fr. Victor Yakubu has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Mary Parish in Kingman and Our Lady of the Desert, in Dolan Springs, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Michael Straley has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Thielo Ramirez has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph in Williams, St. Anne in Ashfork, and St. Francis in Seligman effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Paul Sullivan, in addition to his current duties as Vocation Director and Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenix, has been appointed Rector of Nazareth House, (our new seminary), effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. David Loeffler, in addition to his current duties as Chaplain of Bourgade Catholic High School and Director of Ecumenism, has been appointed Director of Spiritual Formation at Nazareth House, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Deacon Estevan Wetzel has been appointed House Deacon at Nazareth House, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Benedict Mary Lieb, FHS, has been appointed Director of Holy Spirit Newman Center at Grand Canyon University, effective June 1, 2019.
  • Dcn. Peter Teresa McConnell, FHS, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist Parish and St. Peter Parish and their respective missions, effective June 1, 2019.
  • Dcn. Christopher Gossen, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glendale, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Fernando Camou has been assigned to complete an S.T.L. in Liturgical Theology at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Santa Croce) in Rome in the 2019/2020 academic year.
  • Fr. Vinhson Nguyen has been appointed Chaplain at St. Pope John Paul II Catholic High School, and Associate Vocation Director, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Kevin Grimditch, in addition to his current duties as Priest Assistant to the Bishop, has been appointed Adjutant Judicial Vicar, effective August 15, 2019.
  • Fr. Daniel Cruz, in addition to his current duties as Parochial Vicar at St. Joan of Arc Parish, is appointed part time Chaplain at Xavier College Prep, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Edward Gilbert has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Magdalene Parish, effective July 15, 2019.
  • Fr. Ishaya Samaila has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Paul Parish, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Benjamin Rivera Munoz has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Queen Creek, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Paul Tegin, an Indian missionary priest currently serving in New Zealand, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Bernadette Parish, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Quyen Nguyen has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Parish, Mesa, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Julius Kayiwa has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Desert in Dolan Springs and St. Mary Parish in Kingman, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Miguel Noyola, SOLT has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Daniel Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2019.

March 1, 2019

  • Fr. Kevin Grimditch has been appointed Adjutant Judicial Vicar for the Tribunal in addition to his current Chancery duties as Priest Assistant to Bishop Olmsted, effective August 19, 2019.

February 25, 2019

  • Fr. Dan Connealy has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Joan of Arc Parish effective April 1, 2019.
  • Fr. John Ehrich has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Thomas More Parish in Glendale, effective July 1, 2019.
  • Fr. Ernesto Reynoso has been appointed Parochial Administrator at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glendale effective July 1, 2019.
  •  Fr. Matthew Krempel has been appointed Parochial Administrator at St. Margaret Parish in Tempe, effective July 1, 2019.

February 13, 2019

  • Fr. Vinhson Nguyen is appointed part-time Chaplain for the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative (TLI), in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar at St. Daniel the Prophet Parish, in Scottsdale, effective immediately.
  • Fr. Joseph O’Keefe, S.J. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Phoenix, effective immediately.
  • Fr. Paul Cochran, S.J. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Phoenix, effective immediately.
  • Fr. Manoj John, Sch.P. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Phoenix, effective February 16, 2019
  • Fr. Thomas Tomson is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Parish in Phoenix, effective February 16, 2019

January 24, 2019

  • Fr. Dan Connealy is appointed Associate Director of Medical Ethics in addition to his role as Parochial Vicar of Holy Trinity Newman Center, effective immediately.

January 9, 2019

    • Fr. Don Kline is appointed Pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale in addition to his role as Dean of the Northeast Deanery and Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, effective January 9, 2019
    • Fr. Elario Zamabakari, recently arrived from the South Sudan, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Chandler, effective January 16, 2019
    • Fr. Chris Axline is appointed Chaplain for Scouts in the Diocese of Phoenix in addition to his duties as Parochial Administrator at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert, effective immediately.

December 12, 2018

      • Fr. Dan Vanyo is appointed Interim Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish in Mesa, effective December 17, 2018

December 7, 2018

      • Fr. John Greb is appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, effective immediately
      • Fr. Sheunesu Bowora is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, effective December 14, 2018

December 1, 2018

      • Fr. Joseph Francis LePage, FHS is appointed Parochial Vicar for the Parishes of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter and their respective Native American Missions, effective December 15, 2018
      • Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski, FHS is appointed Interim Director of Holy Spirit Newman Center at GCU, effective December 15, 2018

October 2, 2018

      • Fr. John Slobig is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Cave Creek, effective October 14, 2018 until the building projects are complete

September 27, 2018

      • Fr. Kevin Grimditch is appointed priest assistant to the Bishop in addition to his role as Chaplain of Xavier High School, effective October 4, 2018
      • Msgr. Peter Dai Bui is appointed priest assistant to the Bishop in addition to his role as Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Tempe and Theological Consultant for the Bishop’s Office, effective October 1, 2018
      • Fr. Scott Sperry is appointed part-time Chaplain at Benedictine University, effective October 1, 2018

September 5, 2018

      • Fr. Awte Weldu, O. Cist., is appointed Judge to the Tribunal, effective September 5, 2018
      • Fr. Musie Tesfayohannes, O. Cist., is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Phoenix, effective September 5, 2018
      • Fr. Thomas Kagumisa is appointed Parochial Vicar of Resurrection Parish in Tempe, effective July 5, 2018
      • Fr. Wilfred Yinah, V.C. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Benedict Parish in Phoenix, effective July 6, 2018

August 27, 2018

      • Fr. Don Kline is appointed Parochial Administrator Pro Tem of St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale in addition to his role as Dean of the Northeast Deanery and Pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish.

July 2, 2018

      • Fr. James Aboyi, V.C., is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Benedict Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. John Shetler, is appointed part-time chaplain to Americare and Holy Cross Hospices effective July 1, 2018 and will additionally assist with the office of prison ministry, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. Jaya Rao Maddu, JCL, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Cross Parish, Mesa, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. Julius Kundi, recently arrived from Nigeria, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Havasu, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. John Kpan, recently arrived from Ghana, is appointed Parochial Vicar of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. Venantius Yikore, recently arrived from Ghana, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. Octavio Delgado, recently arrived from Guadalajara Mexico, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustin Parish, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. Job Kundoni, recently arrived from India, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish, in Gilbert, effective July 1, 2018
      • Fr. Miguel Noyola, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, in Glendale, effective August 17, 2018

May 5, 2018

      • Fr. John Slobig is appointed Parochial Administrator Pro Tem of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Cave Creek, effective May 14, 2018.
      • Fr. Barnabas Duniya is appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Dolan Springs, effective August 15, 2018.
      • Fr. James Aboyi, V.C., is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Benedict Parish, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. David Loeffler, in addition to his duties as Chaplain of Bourgade Catholic High School, is appointed Director of Ecumenism and Interreligious Affairs for the Diocese of Phoenix, effective July 1, 2018.

April 7, 2018

      • Dcn. John Nahrgang, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Dcn. Vinhson Nguyen, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Dcn. Frank Cicero, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Quyen Nguyen is appointed Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Ryan Lee is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Henry Parish in Buckeye, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Felix Joal Bernales is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Job Kundoni, newly arriving in the diocese from India, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Dan Connealy is appointed full time Associate Director of Holy Trinity Newman Center at NAU, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Fernando Camou, in addition to his duties as part-time Associate Vocation Director, is appointed Chaplain at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Charlie Goraieb is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Louis the King Parish, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Anthony Okolo is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2018.

March 12, 2018

      • Fr. Will Schmid has been appointed Pastor of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, effective April 3, 2018.
      • Fr. Chris Axline has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert, effective April 3, 2018.
      • Fr. Dan Vanyo has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2018.
      • Fr. Timothy Seavey has been appointed part time Interim Chaplain at Seton High School in Chandler in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish, effective April 3, 2018.
      • Fr. Joy Vargas has been appointed to serve the needs of Lewis and Perryville Prisons in addition to his duties as Parochial Administrator of St. Michael’s Mission in Gila Bend, effective immediately.

January 12, 2018

      • Fr. Vicente Montiel Romero, C.M.F. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Prescott, effective January 15, 2018

December 29, 2017

        • Fr. Scott Sperry has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale, effective January 12, 2018
        • Fr. Fabio Schilereff, IVE has been appointed Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Phoenix, effective January 1, 2018
        • Fr. George Wanser, S.J. has been appointed Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Phoenix, effective January 1, 2018
        • Fr. David Loeffler has been appointed Chaplain at Bourgade High School in Phoenix, effective January 15, 2018

December 7, 2017

        • Fr. Clement Attah, V.C. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Joy Parish in Carefree, effective December 30, 2017
        • Fr. Rayison Jose, Sch.P. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix, effective December 14, 2017

June 30, 2017

        • Fr. Michael Passo, F.S.S.P. has been appointed Pastor of Mater Misericordia, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Michael Malain, F.S.S.P. has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Mater Misericordia, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Eric Schimmel, C.S.C. has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Sam Conedera, S.J. has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Francis Xavier Parish, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Guillermo Avila Martinez, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Enoch Tanyi, V.C. has been appointed as Parochial Vicar at St. Steven Parish in Sun Lakes, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Wilfred Yinah, V.C. has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Resurrection Parish, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Jilson Panakkal, JCD, has been appointed Judge in the Tribunal effective, July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Edgardo Iriarte, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish in Chandler, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Noel Ancheta, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish in Anthem, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Shia Reh Marino, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City, effective July 1, 2017
        • Fr. Isaias Galvez, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective July 15, 2017
        • Fr. Jose Luis Gonzalez, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Bullhead City, effective August 1, 2017
        • Fr. Jose Cornelia, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood, effective October 1, 2017

April 22, 2017

        • Fr. Raymond Ritari – has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Benedict Parish, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Thielo Ramirez – has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Jovi Balang – has been appointed Parochial Vicar at All Saints Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Jaya Rao Maddu – has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Benjamin Rivera – has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Christ the King Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Cletus Kulah – has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Parish in Tempe, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Dcn. Athanasius Fornwalt, FHS – upon his ordination to the priesthood, is assigned to further studies to obtain an  STL in  Pastoral Theology with an emphasis on the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit.

April 1, 2017

        • Fr. Greg  Menegay – has been appointed Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Kilian McCaffrey – has been appointed Pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Sun City, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Andres Arango – has been appointed Pastor of St. Gregory Parish in Phoenix, effective April 1, 2017.
        • Fr. John Ehrich – has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Williams, St. Francis Parish in Seligman and St. Anne Mission in Ash fork, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Eric Houseknecht – has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Stephen Parish in Sun Lakes, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Kurt Perera – has been appointed Chaplain of Notre Dame High School, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Scott Sperry – has been appointed Chaplain of Bourgade High School, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Dcn. Timothy Seavey – upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Dcn. Daniel Cruz – upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Joseph Francis Le Page, FHS, has been appointed Director of Holy Spirit Catholic Newman Center at Grand Canyon University, effective April 1, 2017.
        • Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski, FHS, has been appointed Associate Director of Holy Spirit Catholic Newman Center at Grand Canyon University, effective April 1, 2017.

February 14, 2017

        • Fr. Jerome Cayetano, S.V.D. – has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Tempe, effective immediately.
        • Fr. Francisco López, M.N.M. – has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, Chandler, effective immediately.
        • Fr. Fernando Camou – has been appointed part-time Associate Vocations Director in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Avondale, effective February 16, 2017.
        • Fr. Rafael Umaña, I.V.E. – has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, effective February 3, 2017.

January 9, 2017

        • Fr. Manoj John, Sch.P. – has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Parish, Phoenix, effective immediately.

December 20, 2016

          • Fr. John Parks – has been appointed Vicar for Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix, effective July 1, 2017.

December 5, 2016

          • Fr. Thomas Hallsten – has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Maria Goretti Parish, Scottsdale, effective January 12, 2017.
          • Msgr. Peter Dai Bui – has been appointed Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Tempe, and Theological Consultant to the Bishop’s Office, effective January 12, 2017.

November 4, 2016

          • Fr. Sylvester Modebei – has been appointed Temporary Parochial Administrator of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Sun City, effective immediately.

October 22, 2016

          • Fr. Louis Khoury, OFM –  Ordained to the Priesthood Saturday, October 22, 2016, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Guadalupe, effective immediately.

October 10, 2016

          • Fr. Gregory Rice, M.H.M. – has been appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of St. Maria Goretti Parish, Scottsdale, effective November 21, 2016.
          • Fr. Raymond Ritari – has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish, Mesa, effective November 1, 2016.

October 5, 2016

          • Fr. Reynaldo Clutario – has been incardinated to the Diocese of Phoenix, effective immediately.

September 9, 2016

          • Fr. Alex Perez, IVE – is appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Heart Parish, and St. Anthony Parish, Phoenix, effective September 8, 2016.

June 29, 2016

          • Fr. Tomson Thomas – recently arrived from India and is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2016

The following priests have been incardinated to the Diocese of Phoenix effective June 29, 2016

          • Fr. Andres Arango
          • Fr. Bradley LePage
          • Fr. Ronald Hurl
          • Fr. Zygmunt Mazanowski, IV
          • Fr. Michael Tinker
          • Fr. Augustine Lieb

May 31, 2016

          • Fr. Rolando Santoianni, I.V.E. – is appointed Parochial Administrator of Immaculate Heart Parish and St. Anthony Parish, Phoenix, effective May 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Anibal Karam, I.V.E. – is appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Heart Parish, and St. Anthony Parish, Phoenix, effective May 1, 2016.
          • Fr. JC Ortiz – is appointed Parochial Vicar of Theresa Parish, Phoenix, effective May 15, 2016.
          • Fr. Edward Sarrazin, OFM – is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Basilica, Phoenix, effective June 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Camilo De Villa – is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi, Bagdad, and Good Shepard of the Desert Mission in Congress, effective July 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Raul Lopez Marzetti – is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Edward Gilbert – soon to arrive from the Dominican Republic, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Bernadette Parish, Scottsdale, effective, July 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Alberto Villafan, OFM – is appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Guadalupe, effective July 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Scott Sperry – in addition to his current duties as Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Mesa, is appointed part time Assistant Chaplain at Seton Catholic High School, effective August 1, 2016.

April 9, 2016

          • Fr. Bud Pelletier is appointed Pastor of St. Clement of Rome Parish, Sun City, effective July 1, 2016
          • Fr. Keith Kenney is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Bullhead City, effective July 1, 2016
          • Fr. Jose Lobaton, OFM is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Wickenburg, effective July 18, 2016
          • Fr. Rolyn Francisco is appointed Parochial Administrator of Christ the King Parish, Mesa, effective May 1, 2016
          • Fr. Nelson Libera- in addition to his current duties in the tribunal, is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Matthew Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2016
          • Fr. Raphael Bercasio is appointed Parochial Administrator of El Cristo Rey, Grand Canyon, effective July 1, 2016
          • Fr. Quyen Nguyen is appointed Parochial Vicar of Queen of Peace Parish, Mesa, effective July 1, 2016
          • Fr. Raul “Rudy” Rosales is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Peoria, effective May 1, 2016
          • Fr. Oliver Vietor is appointed to teach fulltime of St. Mary High School effective August 1, 2016
          • Fr. Ron Hurl is appointed part time Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Parishes and their respective missions on the Native American reservations, effective July 1, 2016

Upon their ordination to the priesthood:

          • Dcn. David Loeffler is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Daniel the Prophet Parish, Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2016
          • Dcn. Sheunesu Bowora is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Chandler, effective July 1, 2016
          • Dcn. Ryan Lee is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Glendale, effective July 1, 2016
          • Dcn. Dan Connealy is appointed Parochial Vicar of San Francisco de Asis Parish, and Associate Director of Holy Trinity Newman Center, Flagstaff, effective July 1, 2016

February 29, 2016

          • Fr. Leonardo “Joy” Vargas has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Michael Parish in Gila Bend with pastoral care and Sacramental responsibility for San Lucy Mission, Gila Bend, effective April 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Kenneth Nielson, soon to arrive in this diocese after his service as a military chaplain, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Gilbert, effective April 15, 2016.

February 4, 2016

          • Fr. Felix Kauta, A.J. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. James Parish, effective immediately.
          • Fr. Barnabas Duniya is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, effective February 9, 2016.
          • Rev. Donald Kline was appointed Dean of the Northeast Deanery, effective February 1, 2016.
          • Fr. Michael Straley was appointed Dean of the Northwest Deanery, effective December 1, 2015.

January 15, 2016

          • Fr. Teilo Lwande, A.J. recently arrived from Kenya, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, effective immediately.
          • Fr. Rolyn Francisco has been appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of Christ the King Parish in Mesa, effective January 25, 2016.
          • Fr. Camilo De Villa has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Scottsdale, effective January 25, 2016.

January 4, 2016

          • Fr. Felix Joal Bernales has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Louis the King Parish in Glendale, effective January 4, 2016.

November 16, 2015

          • Fr. Benjamin Rivera has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Phoenix, effective November 16, 2015.

November 2, 2015

          • Fr. Michael Tinker has been appointed Pastoral Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish, Laveen and St. Peter Parish, Bapchule and their respective mission churches on the Native American reservations.  He has also been appointed Director of the Office of Native American Ministry effective November 1, 2015.Rev.
          • Fr. Augustine Lieb has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist  Parish, Laveen and St. Peter Parish, Bapchule and their respective missions on the Native American reservations, effective October 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Zygmunt Mazanowski has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist  Parish, Laveen and St. Peter Parish, Bapchule and their respective missions on the Native American reservations, effective October 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Robert Aliunzi, AJ, currently serving as Pastor of St. James Parish in Glendale and Dean of the Northwest Deanery, has been appointed Pastor of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Chandler.  The Apostles of Jesus community will begin pastoral leadership of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish on December 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Benedict Onegiu, AJ, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Helen Parish in Glendale, has been appointed Pastor of St. James Parish in Glendale, effective December 1, 2015.

September 5, 2015

          • Fr. Scott T. Harris, MM, MD has been appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish effective immediately.

July 20, 2015

          • Fr. Michael Passo, F.S.S.P. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Mater Misericordiae Mission effective June 30, 2015.
          • Fr. Miguel Noyola, SOLT has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Most Holy Trinity Parish effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. John Bonavitacola has been incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix and appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Tempe, effective immediately.
          • Fr. Howard Remski, F.S.S.P. has been appointed Pastor of Mater Misericordiae Mission effective July 20, 2015.
          • Fr. Dominic Quang Trinh Nguyen, O.P., has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Vietnamese Martyrs Parish, effective August 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Ralph Berg, C.M.F. has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Prescott, effective August 1, 2015.
          • Fr. David Kulandaisamy, arriving from India, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Cave Creek, effective August 7, 2015.
          • Fr. Simon Osuchukwu, recently arrived from Nigeria, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish in Mesa, effective September 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Quyen Nguyen, C.M.F., has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in Tempe, effective September 1, 2015.

The following priests have been appointed Deans effective August 1, 2015

          • Fr. Steven Kunkel, Central Deanery
          • Fr. David Kelash, North Deanery
          • Fr. John Bonavitacola, South Deanery
          • Fr. Oscar Gutierrez, Southwest Deanery

May 11, 2015

          • Deacon Fernando Camou, upon his ordination to the priesthood, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Avondale, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Gerald Barmasse, C.S.C, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew Parish Phoenix, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Jose Lobaton, OFM, soon to arrive in the diocese, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Queen of Peace Parish, Mesa, effective, July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. James Aboyi, V.C., a priest of the Via Christi Society, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Cross Parish Mesa effective July 1, 2015 and part time Chaplain at Benedictine University effective August 15, 2015.
          • Fr. Joachim Adeyemi, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Avondale, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Theresa Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Sylvester Modebei, currently serving at St. Gabriel Parish in Cave Creek, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Sun City, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Paul Sullivan, currently serving as Parochial Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in Phoenix, has been appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish Phoenix, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Chad King, currently serving as Parochial Administrator of Corpus Christi Parish, has been appointed Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, effective June 7, 2015.
          • Fr. Matthew Henry, currently serving as Parochial Administrator of Christ the King Parish Mesa, has been appointed Pastor of Christ the King Parish Mesa, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Arthur Nave, currently serving as Parochial Administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish Peoria, has been appointed Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish Peoria, effective July 1, 2015.

April 11, 2015

          • Fr. Lawrence Merta, currently serving as Interim Parochial Administrator at St. Gregory Parish, has been appointed Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Mesa, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Kieran Kleczewski, currently serving as Pastor of St. Thomas the Aquinas Parish, has been appointed Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. John Muir, currently serving as Pastor of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Anthem, has been appointed Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. “Bing” Francisco Colasito, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Anthem, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Andres Arango, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish until June 30, 2015.  Fr. Arango has been appointed as Parochial Administrator of St. Gregory Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Thielo Ramirez, currently serving as Interim Parochial Administrator at Holy Cross Parish in Mesa, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at All Saints Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. John Ehrich, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St Clement of Rome Parish, effective April 24 – June 30.  Fr. Ehrich is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Joan of Arc Parish, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Julius Kayiwa, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Parish, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Oliver Vietor, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Bernadette Parish, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Thomas Kagumisa, currently serving as Interim Parochial Administrator at St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Rey Clutario, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at San Francisco de Asis and Cristo Rey Grand Canyon, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Parish, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Joji “Bala”  Balasamy, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish in Chandler, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at San Francisco de Asis Flagstaff and Cristo Rey Grand Canyon, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Dan Vanyo, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at Queen of Peace in Mesa, has been assigned Parochial Vicar at St. Anne Parish, Gilbert, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Celso Benjamin Rivera, newly arrived from the Archdiocese of Guadalajara Mexico, has been appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Louis the King Parish, effective  March 26, 2015.
          • Fr. Raphael Bercasio, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Parish, has been assigned Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish in Chandler, effective July 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Kevin Grimditch, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Joan of Arc and part time Chaplain at Xavier High School, has been appointed full time Chaplain at Xavier High School, effective July 1, 2015.

March 4, 2015

          • Fr. Nelson Libera, JCD, arriving from India, has been appointed to serve in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix, effective March 5, 2015.

January 12, 2015

          • Fr. Peter Dai Bui has been named “Chaplain of His Holiness” by our Holy Father Pope Francis with the title of Monsignor.

December 20, 2014

          • Fr. Alfredo Valdez Molina has been appointed Pastor of La Santisima Trinidad Mission in Scenic, effective immediately.

December 12, 2014

          • Fr. Thielo Ramirez has been appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, effective immediately.

November 5, 2014

          • Fr. John Baptist Duc Minh Nguyen, O.P. has been appointed Pastor of Vietnamese Martyrs Parish, effective December 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Thomas Kagumisa has been appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of St. John Vianney Parish, Sedona, effective November 1, 2014.
          • Fr. J.C. Ortiz has been appointed Parochial Vicar of San Francisco de Asis Parish, effective November 1, 2014.

October 13, 2014

          • Fr. Bud Pelletier has been appointed as Mission Advancement Officer for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, effective immediately.

September 29, 2014

          • Fr. John Ehrich has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective October 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Bruce Downs has been appointed Associate Director of All Saints Newman Center ASU Tempe, effective October 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Heriberto Serrano has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Family, St. Edward, and St. Martin de Porres, effective October 1, 2014.

September 22, 2014

          • Fr. Clement Gyil who recently arrived from Ghana has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Queen Creek, effective September 20, 2014.
          • Fr. David Mbimadong who recently arrived from Ghana has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective September 20, 2014.
          • Fr. Francisco D. Guianan Jr., SOLT, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Most Holy Trinity Parish in Phoenix, effective September 15, 2014.
          • Fr. Thomas Doyle, CSC, has been appointed Director at André House in Phoenix, effective September 1, 2014

August 30, 2014

          • Fr. Nicholas Koro, A.J. who recently arrived from Kenya has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Clare of Assisi in Surprise, effective August 30, 2014.
          • Fr. Michael Weldon, OFM, is appointed Pastor of St. Mary’s Basilica in Phoenix, effective August 9, 2014.

July 31, 2014

          • Fr. Jesus “Jess” Ty is appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Joy Parish, Carefree, effective July 29, 2014
          • Fr. John Muir is appointed Pastor of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Anthem, effective August 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Robert Binta is appointed Pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Phoenix, effective August 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Solomon Bandiho is appointed Parochial Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, Mesa, effective July 31, 2014.

June 27, 2014

          • Fr. Paul Sullivan, in addition to his duties as Vocation Director, has been appointed Parochial Administrator Pro Tem of Sacred Heart Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Thomas Bennett, in addition to his duties as Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish, has been appointed Dean of the East Deanery, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Joseph Lee, FSSP, has been appointed Parochial Administrator Pro Tem of Mater Misericordiae Mission in Phoenix, effective June 14, 2014.
          • Fr. David Kemna, FSSP, has been appointed Assistant Administrator of Mater Misericordiae Mission in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Renelmo “Rene” Ramirez, who has recently arrived from Puerto Rico, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Chandler, effective June 15, 2014.
          • Fr. Raul “Rudy” Rosales, who has recently arrived from the Diocese of Tucson, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Thomas Kagumisa, who has recently arrived from Tanzania,  has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, Sedona, effective July 10, 2014.
          • Fr. Gerarld Barmasse, C.S.C., has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Louis the King Parish in Glendale, effective July 1, 2014.

June 8, 2014

          • Fr. Steve Kunkel has been appointed Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Phoenix, effective July 2, 2014.
          • Fr. Matthew Henry has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Christ the King Parish, Mesa, effective July 2, 2014.
          • Fr. Arthur Nave has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Peoria, effective immediately.
          • Fr. Oliver Vietor has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Phoenix, effective July 2, 2014.

May 29, 2014

          • Fr. Bud Pelletier, has been appointed Parochial Administrator pro tem, of St. Anne Parish in Gilbert, effective immediately.
          • Fr. Sylvester Modebei, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Gabriel Parish , Cave Creek, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Thielo Ramirez, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish Mesa, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Ishaya Samaila, arriving from Nigeria, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert, effective June 13, 2014.
          • Fr. Benjamin Pantas, arriving from the Philippines, has been appointed to serve in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix, effective June 16, 2014.
          • Fr. Jaya Rao Maddu, arriving from India, and has been appointed to serve in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix, effective June 16, 2014.

May 15, 2014

          • Fr. Oliver Vietor has been appointed Parochial Administrator Pro-Tem of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and School in Phoenix, effective May 15, 2014.

May 5, 2014

          • Fr. Alfredo Quezada Avila, has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Margaret Parish in Tempe, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Solomon Bandiho has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, Mesa, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Greg Menegay has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Scottsdale, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. John Shetler has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Scottsdale, effective January 1, 2015.
          • Fr. Jose Cornelia has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Resurrection Parish, Tempe, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Joji Balasamy has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Chandler, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. John Asprec has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Bernadette Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014
          • Fr. Anwar Zomaya has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Felix Bernales has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Phoenix, effective April 28, 2014. Fr. Bernales has recently arrived from the Archdiocese of Caceres in the Philippines.

April 10, 2014

          • Fr. Anwar Zomaya, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Resurrection Parish in Tempe, effective April 4, 2014. Fr. Anwar recently arrived from the Syrian Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul (Iraq).

March 22, 2014

          • Fr. Joseph Bui has been appointed Pastor of St. Louis the King Parish, Glendale, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Lawrence Merta has been appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of St. Gregory Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Chad King has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Corpus Christi Parish, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Chris Axline has been appointed full time Chaplain of Seton High School and will begin advanced studies, effective July 1, 2014
          • Fr. Kurt Perera has been appointed full time Chaplain at Bourgade High School and will begin advanced studies, effective July 1, 2014
          • Dcn. Scott Sperry, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Mesa, effective July 1, 2014
          • Dcn. Keith Kenny, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Glendale, and Chaplain at St. Mary High School, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014
          • Dcn. Kevin Grimditch, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joan of Arc Parish, and Chaplain of Xavier High School, Phoenix, effective July 1, 2014.
          • Fr. Arthur Nave has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Peoria, effective April 3, 2014.

December 1, 2013

          • Fr. Darrin Merlino, CMF is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Prescott, effective December 1, 2013.

October 3, 2013

          • Fr. Shia Reh Marino is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Andrews in Chandler, effective October 3, 2013. Fr. Marino recently arrived from Burma.
          • Rev. Joevensie “Jovi” Balang is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish in Phoenix, effective October 31, 2013. Fr. Balang recently arrived from the Philippines.

September 9, 2013

          • Fr. Thomas Varkey, MST, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Joy Parish in Carefree, effective September 9, 2013. Fr. Varkey is a member of the Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle. He has recently arrived from India.
          • Fr. Thomas Lemos, CSC is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, effective September 12, 2013.

August 18, 2013

          • Fr. Rolyn Francisco, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale, effective August 18, 2013. Fr. Francisco recently arrived from the Philippines.

July 31, 2013

          • Fr. Victor Yakubu is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Paul Parish, effective August 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Poulose “Paul” Pulimalayil, MST, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Lake, Lake Havasu, effective July 19, 2013. Fr. Paul is a member of the Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle. He has recently arrived from India.

June 21, 2013

          • Fr. Julius Kayiwa is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Sun City, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Matthew Jacob, in addition to his duties at Holy Cross Parish, is appointed Associate State Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Guillermo Rodriguez is appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Family, Saint Edward the Confessor and Saint Martin de Porres Parishes effective August 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Jesus Alfredo Quezada Avila is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, Chandler, effective June 18, 2013.
          • Fr. Joachim Oladele Adeyemi is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Avondale, effective July 10, 2013.
          • Fr. Jose Luis Gonzalez Aguayo is appointed Parochial Vicar of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, Phoenix, effective June 25, 2013.

May 12, 2013

          • Fr. Greg Schlarb is appointed Pastor Our Lady of Perpetual Help Scottsdale, effective May 15, 2013.
          • Fr. Bob Binta is appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of St. Paul Parish, effective May 15, 2013.
          • Fr. Bruno Cuario is appointed Pastor of St. Paul Parish, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Bob Binta is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Benedict Parish, effective July 18, 2013.
          • Fr. Killian McCaffrey is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Williams, St. Anne Mission in Ashfork, St. Francis in Seligman, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Chad King is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Gabriel Parish, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Dan Vanyo is appointed Chaplain at Benedictine University, Mesa, effective June 1, 2013. This appointment is in addition to his duties as Parochial Vicar at Queen of Peace Parish, Mesa.

March 21, 2013

          • Fr. Chauncey Winkler Canonical Pastor of Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Dolan Springs effective March 24, 2013. This appointment is in addition to his current assignment as Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake, Lake Havasu.

March 16, 2013

          • Fr. Jesus “Jess” Ty is appointed Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Joy Parish in Carefree, effective immediately. Fr. Ty has been serving as Interim Administrator of Our Lady of Joy since January.
          • Fr. Regidor “Reggie” Carreon is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. John Muir is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Anthem, effective May 9, 2013.
          • Fr. Gary Regula is appointed Pastor of St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Joseph Bui is appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of St. Louis the King Parish in Glendale, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Alfredo Valdez Molina is appointed Parochial Administrator of La Santisima Trinidad Mission in Scenic AZ, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Benedict Onegiu, A. J. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Helen Parish in Glendale, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Mark Nyeko, A. J. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. James Parish in Glendale, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Augustine Ogumere is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes and Prince of Peace Parish, effective April 15, 2013.
          • Fr. Ben Drapeau, eud. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Eric Houseknecht is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Steven Parish in Sun Lakes, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Matthew Jacob, D. S. is appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish in Mesa, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Dcn. Chris Axline, upon his ordination to the priesthood will be appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert, and Chaplain of Seton High School, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Dcn. Kurt Perera, upon his ordination to the priesthood will be appointed Parochial Vicar of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, and chaplain of Bourgade High School, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Matthew Henry is assigned to further studies in ecclesiology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. John Parks is appointed full time Chaplain at Notre Dame High School and is assigned to begin an advanced degree in administration, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Thielo Ramirez is appointed Associate Director of All Saints Newman Center at ASU, effective July 1, 2013.
          • Fr. Fidelis Igwenwanne was appointed Chaplain at Mercy Gilbert Hospital, effective February 18, 2013.

January 14, 2013

          • Rev. Jess Ty is appointed Interim Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Joy Parish, Carefree, effective February 1, 2013.

January 3, 2013

          • Rev. Ben Drapeau, eud., currently serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Jerome Parish, Phoenix, is appointed the Interim Parochial Administrator effective February 1, 2013.