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.
- 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. 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.
May 1, 2024
- Fr. Joseph Karikunnel has been appointed as Parochial Vicar of St. Clement of Rome Parish, effective May 1, 2024.
April 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.
2025 Appointments
Appointments of Pastors, effective September 1, 2025:
- Fr. Reynaldo Clutario, Jr. has been appointed Pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Sun City West.
- Fr. Shia Reh Marino has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. James Aboyi, VC has been appointed Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Peter Ishima, VC has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Corpus Christi Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Manasseh Iorchir, VC has been appointed Pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Emmanuel P. Ogla, VC has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Benedict Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Augustine Acheme, VC has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Steven Parish in Sun Lakes.
Appointments of Pastors, effective August 1, 2025:
- Fr. John Muir will transition to focus exclusively on his responsibilities as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese.
- Fr. Fernando Camou as the Pastor and Rector of St. Mary’s Basilica in Phoenix
Appointments of Pastors, effective July 1, 2025:
- Fr. Gabriel Terril has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Luke Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. John Parks has been appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Greg Menegay has been appointed Pastor of St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City.
- Fr. Thomas Kagumisa has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Scottsdale.
- Fr. Octavio Delgado Cardenas has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Tolleson.
- Fr. Christopher Axline has been appointed Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Kingman and Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Dolan Springs.
- Fr. John Clote has been appointed Pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert.
- Fr. Julius Kayiwa has been appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Bagdad and Good Shepherd of the Desert Mission.
- Fr. Long Phi Nguyen, SVD has been appointed Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Tempe.
Appointments of Parochial Vicars, effective July 1, 2025:
- Fr. Fr. Vidal Arango has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Joseph Kizhavana Matthew has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary/San Juan Diego Parish in Chandler.
- Fr. Gabriel Sabado has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Trinity Newman Center in Flagstaff.
- Fr. DevaRaju Gangolu has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale.
- Fr. Jacob Varghese, VC has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish in Mesa.
- Fr. Guido Ditalo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Claire Parish in Surprise.
- Fr. Leonardo “Joy” Vargas has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Joy in Carefree.
- Fr. Priscilliano Elardo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale.
- Fr. Kilian McCaffrey has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Resurrection Parish in Tempe.
- Fr. Pedro Velez has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Sylvester Modebei has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Kingman and Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Dolan Springs.
- Fr. Paul Lokunume has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Tempe.
- Fr. John Lankeit has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Queen Creek.
- Fr. Christopher Gossen has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Bernadette Parish in Scottsdale.
- Fr. Ishaya Samaila has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City West.
- Fr. Darius Ntunzwenayo has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Gilbert.
- Fr. Joseph Quoc Vuong has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Louis the King Parish in Glendale.
- Fr. Predheep Sathiyanathan, SVD has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in Tempe.
- Fr. Jeffrey T. LaBelle, SJ has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Phoenix.
- Fr. Giresse Etung, SVD has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine Parish in Phoenix.
Appointments of Parochial Vicars, effective August 1, 2025:
- Fr. Paul Hai Dang Nguyen, OP has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in Phoenix, effective August 1, 2025
- Appointments Upon Ordination, effective July 1, 2025:
- Deacon Connor Companik, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish/San Juan Diego Parish in Chandler, effective July 1, 2025.
- Deacon Jacob Chavez, upon his ordination to the priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cottonwood, July 1, 2025.
Other Assignments:
- Fr. Anthony Dang has been appointed Chaplain of Notre Dame Preparatory High School, effective July 1, 2025.
- Fr. Mathew Rajeev has been appointed Chaplain of Banner University and Phoenix Children Hospitals, effective July 1, 2025.
- Fr. Sebastian ThomasMakutty has been appointed Chaplain of HonorHealth Shea and Mayo Clinic Hospitals, effective July 1, 2025.
- Fr. Pawel Stawarczyk is assigned to pursue licentiate studies in Theology in Poland, effective July 1, 2025.
Incardinations
- Fr. Aaron Qureshi has been incardinated into the presbyterate of the Diocese of Phoenix, effective March 6, 2025.