Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Announces New Appointments
Bishop John P. Dolan Appoints New Leadership Roles at Diocesan Pastoral Center
PHOENIX (Nov. 7, 2022) – Bishop John P. Dolan, who was installed as the new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix on August 2, announced two new key leadership roles at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. The new appointments include Fr. John R. Muir as moderator of the curia and vicar general and Dr. Maria Chavira to serve as vice-moderator of the curia, in addition to her current role as chancellor. Fr. Muir, who will replace Fr. Fred Adamson in both roles, assumes his new duties on Jan. 1, 2023, while Dr. Chavira’s new title is effective immediately.
