Reverend George Ryan Holly, diocesan administrator, announces the following appointments:
Retirement
Reverend Timothy MOYLE retires from parish ministry on 30 June 2024.
The Diocese extends gratitude and appreciation to Father Moyle and wishes him good health in this new chapter of his priestly ministry.
Newly Ordained
Rev Mr. Lukas ČASTA, upon ordination to the Priesthood on 29 June 2024, is assigned as parochial vicar to St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew and Most Precious Blood Parish, Calabogie.
Departure from the Diocese
Rev. Paweł RATAJCZAK, O.M.I., has been assigned by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate as Program Director of Queen of Apostles Retreat Centre in Mississauga, effective 1 September 2024.
The Diocese extends gratitude to Father Pawel for his priestly ministry in the Diocese of Pembroke.
Parish Administrators
Rev. James BEANISH is appointed administrator of St. Andrew Parish, Killaloe, and Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Brudenell, effective 1 July 2024.
Rev. Daniel JANULEWICZ, O.M.I., is appointed administrator of St. Mary Parish, Wilno, and St. Casimir Parish, Round Lake, for a period of at least one year, effective immediately.
Rev. William KENNEY is appointed administrator of St. Michael Parish, Douglas, St. Pius V Parish, Osceola and Sacred Heart Mission, Cobden for a period of one year, effective 1 August 2024.
Rev. Michael LUND is appointed administrator of St. James the Less Parish, Eganville, Nativity of Our Lady Mission, Pikwàkanagàn, and St. Ann Parish, Cormac, effective 1 August 2024.
Rev. Cyril OKEBANAMA, S.M.M.M., is appointed administrator of St. Anne Parish, Mattawa, Ste-Bernadette Parish, Bonfield, Sacred Heart Parish, Corbeil and St-Thomas-d’Aquin Parish, Astorville, effective 1 July 2024.
Rev. Réal OUELLETTE is appointed administrator of St-Jean-Baptiste Parish, Pembroke, effective 1 August 2024.
Rev. Michal PAJAK, O.M.I., is appointed administrator of St. Hedwig Parish, Barry’s Bay for a period of at least one year, effective 1 September 2024.
Rev. Fortunatus RUDAKEMWA is appointed administrator of St-Thérèse Parish, Témiscaming and Our Lady of the Lake Mission, Kipawa, effective 1 August 2024.
Rev. Christopher SHALLA will continue to assist with coverage in parishes as his health allows.
7 June 2024
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus