FREDERICK H. EDLEFSENFather Frederick H. Edlefsen will become pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Arlington. Diocese. Reverend Mr. Sean V. Nypaverto the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington. in Arlington, effective June 11, 2018. Reverend Mr. Guillermo Gonzalez upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria. Reverend Peter J. Clem upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria. Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 29, 2023, except where noted differently. Reverend Michael Reverend Ramon A. Baez from Parochial Vicar at Good Shepherd Parish in Alexandria to Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Dale City. Reverend Mr. Zinjin N. Iglesia to Nativity Parish in Burke. Reverend Armando Marsal, DCJM from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Angels Parish in Woodbridge. In 1992, he earned a bachelors degree in history from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.Following college, Father Hudgins entered St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pa, where he served as head sacristan.He served at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax during his diaconate year.Father Hudgins was ordained May 16, 1998, by retired Allentown Bishop Thomas J. Welsh, founding bishop of Arlington. Reverend David A. Dufresne from Parochial Vicar at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax to Parochial Reverend Richard E. Dyerfrom Parochial Vicar at Saint Veronica Parish in Chantilly to Pastor of Saint Thomas Becket Parish in Reston. Arlington Catholic Herald200 N. Glebe Rd.Suite 615Arlington, VA 22203703-841-2590800-377-0511, Website Design and Development by New Target, Todays youth: a sign of renewal, a reason to rejoice, Bishops rebuke Catholic members of Congress on abortion. July 12, 2023. He earned a degree in theology from the San Damaso Ecclesiastical University in Madrid in 2004 and a licentiate in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2006.He was ordained to the priesthood Dec. 18, 2004. Rev. Reverend Thomas B. Cavanaugh from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Angels Parish in Woodbridge to Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Leesburg. The Fourth of July celebration represents the birth of our nation and is a day to reflect on our freedom. Reverend Christopher P. Christensen from Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax. . 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia 22203 Reverend Christopher P. Christensen from Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax. Reverend Monsignor Robert E. Avella from Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Arlington to retired status with residence at the Saint Rose of Lima Priests Retirement Villa in Annandale. Learn more about our new pastors in the Arlington Catholic Herald! Reverend Joseph M. Rampinofrom Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale to full- time studies at the Catholic University of America with residence at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria. Reverend Mr. Michael T. Nugentupon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale. Mr. Edward B. Reverend Michael J. Folmar from Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg to Parochial Vicar at Saint Michael Parish in Annandale. Reverend Paul A. Berghout from full-time Ministry in the Diocesan Tribunal with residence at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria with part-time ministry in the Diocesan Tribunal. Reverend John J. Rileyfrom Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Winchester with part-time ministry at San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in White Post, to full-time ministry at San Damiano Spiritual Life Center with residence at Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish in Berryville. FR. Father Bishop remains as pastor of St. Agnes and of St. Camillus Parishes in Arlington. Reverend John T. O'Hara from Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Dale City to retired status in a private residence. TheBostonPilot.com: Officials Clergy Appointments, May 17, 2022 - Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington Reverend Edouard B. Guilloux from Parochial Vicar at All Saints Parish in Manassas to Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Leesburg. The Diocese of Columbus ( Latin: Dioecesis Columbensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory, or diocese, of the Catholic Church covering 23 counties in central Ohio in the United States. Reverend Joseph M. Rampino from Parochial Vicar at Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale. The diocese of Arlington released its own list of "clergy credibly accused of child sexual abuse" on Wednesday. Two years later, he began studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. Mr. Jonathan R. Fioramonti upon ordination to the diaconate, to the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington, effective June 15, 2020. Fredericksburg to Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in 703-841-8472, General Inquiries Clergy Appointments 2021 - Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Manassas to ministry outside the Reverend Mr. Andrew W. Clark to Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax. ALEXANDER DIAZFather Alexander Diaz will become pastor of Queen of Apostles Church in Alexandria. He earned a masters in international political economy from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in 1989.After graduate school, he worked in Kansas and then in Washington, where he lived in Falls Church and attended St. James Church.He then taught at a Catholic high school in New York City and lived with a community of religious brothers before entering the Mercedarian Friars. Fields comments and complaints with regard to priests, and works towards solutions when issues arise regarding priests, deacons and seminarians. FR. Langone, S.A. from Parochial Vicar at Christ the Redeemer Parish in Sterling to ministry He graduated from Butler High School in Butler, N.J., and from the U.S. Reverend Joseph D. Bergida from Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale to a 3-month sabbatical for discernment of a religious vocation. 2017 Clergy Announcement - Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington FR. Reverend Thomas B. Cavanaugh from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Angels Parish in Woodbridge to Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Leesburg. WILLIAM P. SAUNDERSFather William P. Saunders, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Church in Potomac Falls, will become pastor of St. Agnes Church in Arlington while continuing as diocesan Episcopal Vicar for Faith Formation.He was born March 9, 1957, to Dr. Joseph and Pauline Saunders in Washington. in Annandale. Reverend Leopoldo Vives, DCJM from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Angels Parish in Woodbridge. Reverend David A. Whitestone from Pastor of Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax to full-time Ministry in the Diocesan Tribunal with residence at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church. Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 25, 2020, except where noted differently. Reverend Stephen J. Schultz, from residence at Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax to residence at Corpus Christi Parish in South Riding, while continuing as Chaplain at Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly. Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of Sorrows Parish in Fairfax. O.S.F.S. Reverend Brian B. McAllister from Parochial Vicar at Saint Michael Parish in Annandale to Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Warrenton. Mr. John Paul Heisler upon ordination to the diaconate, to All Saints Parish in Manassas, effective June 15, 2020. Reverend Nicholas R. Barnesfrom Parochial Vicar at Saint Theresa Parish in Ashburn to Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington. #BreakingNews: Clergy - Arlington Catholic Herald | Facebook Diocese of Arlington, effective May 30, 2018. Reverend Keith StreifelReverend Justin Waltz ANTHONY J. KILLIANFather Anthony J. Killian, parochial vicar at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church, will become pastor of Our Lady of Hope Church in Potomac Falls.He was born to Anthony and Barbara Killian and grew up in Philadelphia. Reverend Mr. Philip D. Briggs upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Philip Parish in Falls Church. He was priest secretary to Bishop Loverde (2012-16) and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge (2016-18), and parochial vicar of St. Veronica Church in Chantilly (2018-19). Pastors Michael J. Bazan from Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Manassas to Pastor of Saint Clare of Assisi Parish in Clifton. from Parochial Vicar at Saint Michael Parish in Annandale to Parochial Vicar at He was appointed Episcopal Vicar for Faith Formation in 2018. Christ the Redeemer Parish in Sterling, effective September 1, 2018. communications@arlingtondiocese.org, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia 22203, Programs and Ministries within the Diocese of Arlington, Office of Canonical Affairs and the Tribunal, Office of Marriage, Family, and Respect Life, Meet our Seminarians, Priests and Religious, Native American, South American, Migrant and Hearing Impaired Ministries, Adoption, counseling and free medical care, The Foundation for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg. Reverend Mr. Stanley J. Poczatek, IVupon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Winchester. Reverend Maurice M. Akwa fromPriest in Residence at Saint Lawrence Parish in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Saint Lawrence Parish in Alexandria was effective May 9, 2022. Reverend Kevin J. Dansereaufrom Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg. It is a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Reverend Mr. Michael J. Reverend Wilson I. Korpi Reverend James C. Hudgins from Pastor of Saint Jude Parish in Fredericksburg to Pastor of Saint Theresa Parish in Ashburn. Today the Diocese of Arlington announced clergy appointments for 2019. Reverend Mr. James F. Waalkes upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church. Reverend Mr. Daniel A. 703-753-6700. Reverend Scott Sina from Parochial Vicar at Saint Agnes Parish in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg. Reverend Joseph Diem Quang Reverend David A. Whitestone from Pastor of Saint Leo the Great Parish in Fairfax to full-time Ministry in the Diocesan Tribunal with residence at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church. Reverend Charles W. Merkle, IIIfrom Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Parish in Aldie to Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Lake Ridge. from Pastor at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle to ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington, effective July 23, 2023. Parish in Dale City. Reverend Jeb S. Donelanfrom Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Dale City to Parochial Vicar at Saint Bernadette Parish in Springfield. Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments: Reverend Joel D. Reverend Mr. Michael T. Nugent to the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington. Mr. Joseph B. Townsend upon ordination to the diaconate, to the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, effective June 15, 2020. Diocesan Offices - Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington Schierer upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Our Reverend Javier O'Connor, DCJM, from Parochial Vicar at Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria to ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington. Reverend John J. Riley from service outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Winchester, with part-time ministry at San Damiano Diocesan Spiritual Life Center in White Post. Reverend Michael C. Vannicola, OSFS from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint John Neumann Parish in Reston, effective July 1, 2020. Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 25, 2020, except where noted differently. Reverend Peter O. Okola, A.J. In 2002, he entered Mount St. Marys Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., where he earned a masters in divinity and a certificate in Hispanic ministry. Reverend Mr. Michael T. Nugent to the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington. His first assignment was as parochial vicar of Queen of Apostles Church in Alexandria. Reverend Ghenghan Mbinkar from residence at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington to residence at Saint Mark Parish in Vienna. Oversees the distribution and evaluation of Priest Personnel Questionnaires, which evaluate the needs of the priests of the diocese to ensure they are supported. FR. Religious Personnel Assigned to the Diocese. Reverend Henry E. Rivera from a Parochial Vicar at Saint William of York Parish in Stafford to ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington was effective May 9, 2022. Catholic Diocese of Arlington | Arlington VA - Facebook ROBERT J. WAGNERFather Robert J. Wagner, administrator of St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Clifton, will become pastor of the parish.He was born to Bob and Mary Ann Wagner Feb. 19, 1970, and grew up in Reisterstown, Md. Reverend Jerry A. Wooton from Parochial Vicar at Saint Patrick Parish in Fredericksburg to Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale. Reverend Carlos Mauricio Portillo upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Christ the Redeemer Parish in Sterling. FR. Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 25, 2020, except where noted differently. Reverend Joseph W. Farrell from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls to Parochial Reverend Mr. Zinjin N. Iglesiaupon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Anthony Parish in Falls Church. Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 24, 2021, except where noted differently. Reverend Devaraju (Devan) Arockiasamyfrom ministry outside the Diocese to Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Parish in Aldie.