To Chaplain, Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton, REV. Alagad ni Maria Religious Community Winkler said he hopes parishioners will understand the reason for the move. From Parochial Vicar, Ss. From Pastor/Rector, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano From Licentiate studies in Liturgy and residence at, Casa Santa Maria, Rome It is our hope that once its safe to do so we can all start gradually reintroducing public Masses at our churches, he said. To Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim, REV. The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the diocese's site. Bishop Dolan is pleased to announce he has made the following priestly appointments to parishes. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a request to Congress requesting that it assist in making changes to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, alleging the practice isn't what it advertises itself to be. 0:04. Another parishioner, 17-year-old Brisa Lomas, wrote a letter to Thomas Olmsted, the bishop of Phoenix, asking him to reinstate Arango at St. Gregory. REYNOLD E. FURRELL Msgr. Ryan Adorjan at Chesterton Academy, while remaining at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, Rev. He was ordained a priest of the diocese in 1989. Died in 1985. Arango remains beloved among parishioners, some of whom said the error was an honest mistake that unfairly overshadows an honorable record of service and he should have been allowed to remain as leader of St. Gregory Parish. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange announces priest assignment changes. (AP Photo/Matt York). We share in the mission of evangelizing the Catholic faithful by providing news, information, education, a forum for discussion and guidance in matters of faith, morals and spiritual life. From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra Muir was ordained a priest in 2007. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach, REV. Live animals, dinosaurs, game shows and adult beverages are on tap Thursday at Phoenix Zoos first Roars and Pours happy hour of 2023. The diocese declined to say whether it planned on holding such a meeting. According to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop Dolan will begin his new assignment in Phoenix in early August, taking over one of the "fastest growing" Catholic dioceses in. The ceremony Thursday evening represented a new assignment for Arango, pastor of St. Gregory Parish for nearly five years until news broke that he had repeatedly flubbed the phrasing on the initiation rite. Moves were necessary because of several changes. Regidor Reggie Carreon, who currently serves as parochial vicar at St. Steven Parish in Sun Lakes, was appointed parochial administrator of St. Joseph Parish. Rebaptism doesnt exist because baptism creates an ontological change (a change in being) in a person, said Jay Conzemius, moderator of the Diocese of Pittsburghs tribunal and past president of the Canon Law Society of America. Two years ago, he left St. Paul Parish after being named pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale. From Pastor, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel "If Jesus was in charge of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, I know in my heart that he would forgive Father Andres for this honest mistake." John Muir, whos been assigned to the All Saints Catholic Newman Center at Arizona State Universitys Tempe campus since 2010, was recently named parochial administrator of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish in Anthem, a community of 21,000 that lies north of Phoenix. It was just a mistake.. JORGE MATEOS, O.A.R. To In-Residence at St. Columban Church, Garden Grove, REV. As vicar for clergy, he also assisted McElroy in the assignment of priests in San Diegos 98 parishes. It has set up an FAQ section on its website to confront issues related to the botched baptisms and created a form for people to fill out to start the process of getting valid ones. A large storm bringing rain and high winds moved across metro Phoenix on Wednesday evening during rush hour. He played an instrumental role in the liturgical planning of Bishop Dolans Installation Mass in August. 13280 Chapman Ave. JOSEPH SQUILLACIOTI From Chaplain, Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton He was a parish priest for 27 years before he was appointed as auxiliary bishop. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Diocese of Phoenix | Phoenix AZ 0:45. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix consists of 94 parishes, 23 missions, 29 elementary schools, seven high schools, three universities, and one seminary, and is one of the fastest growing. Arango is a priest in good standing and has led many people to a deeper relationship with Christ in his pastoral work at Saint Gregory Parish, but now he is committing himself to this vital and important pastoral outreach to the people of God helping and healing," the diocese said. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. MARK JON CRUZ, A.M. Both religious and diocesan priests, and bishops, are included. It is unclear if there will be budget cuts at individual churches or schools since they each have their own budgets that are administered independently, he said. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Sign-Up to receive updated stories from OC Catholic. Raed Bader as Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Coal City and Immaculate Conception, Braidwood, Rev. Church officials are trying to identify people baptized by Arango. Travel is restricted to essential business only and must be approved. As part of this free service you may receive occasional offers from us at EWTN News and EWTN. I learned a lot about evangelization, Fr. John Honiotes at St. Francis H.S. From Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa DeFrancesco said the diocese is closely monitoring state and federal guidelines and the pastoral center is working with parishes on a plan to reopen to the public. Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange. To Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton and part-time Judge, Office of Canonical Services, REV. To Pastor Extended, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente, REV. Rev. Arango told the families in the church Thursday that the do-over was a chance for the faithful to renew their commitment to God. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. I am equally grateful to Dr. Chavira for her outstanding leadership, and I look forward to her future service as chancellor and vice-moderator of the curia.. Parishioners arrive at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Phoenix for a baptism do-over. From Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana The bishop, Fr. To Senior Priest, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente, REV. To Pastor Renewed, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, REV. Chauncey Winkler, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Havasu City, serves on the Priests Placement Board and spoke to how and why priests are reassigned from time to time. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix cut jobs, reduced priest pay and discontinuedthe print production of its newspaper on May 1in anticipation of the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. 714.282.3000, Editorial Council Chair Reachreporter Paulina Pineda at paulina.pineda@azcentral.com or480-389-9637. The changes are part of a regular cycle and do not necessarily indicate any sort of special, unusual, or otherwise notable event. If Jesus was in charge of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, I know in my heart that he would forgive Father Andres for this honest mistake. she wrote. Bishop Dolan is encouraging us to live out the universal call to holiness emphasized by our Holy Father and proclaimed by the Second Vatican Council, Dr. Chavira shared in a statement to The Catholic Sun. To Parochial Vicar, St. Anne Church, Seal Beach, REV. Ramon Sida III at St. Raphael, Naperville, Fr James Dvorscak St Daniel the Prophet, Wheaton, Fr Marek Jurzyk Corpus Christi, Carol Stream, Fr Mark Rosenbaum St John the Apostle, Villa Park, Fr Jeffery Stoneberg Christ the King, Lombard. To Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine, REV. John Sponder at Holy Spirit, Naperville, Rev. Mark Cote as Pastor of St. Luke, Carol Stream (while continuing to work in the Office of the Diaconate), Rev. Print production of the diocesesmonthly newspaper, the Catholic Sun, wasdiscontinued. Thirteen-year-old Alysson Najera, who was baptized by Arango in 2009, was among the 11 children and one adult who underwent the rite again during the ceremony, this time with Arango using the church-prescribed language. OCB DARTS Dining Arts and Entertainment, Subscribe: Orange County Breeze by email (DONS), Hotel industry facing historic wave of foreclosures. Base salaries for priests wasreduced by 25%. After all of this and many more positive things that he has done, launched and created how does the diocese pay him for pronouncing an inclusive word? parishioner Maria Moran said. Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. From Parochial Administrator, St. Albans Catholic Church, Rochester, New York (Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter) JOSEPH ROBILLARD Rebaptism doesnt exist because baptism creates an ontological change (a change in being) in a person, said Jay Conzemius, moderator of the Diocese of Pittsburghs tribunal and past president of the Canon Law Society of America. She has served the Diocese of Phoenix as the chancellor for the past nine years, being appointed by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted in 2013 and becoming one of the first Latina women in the Catholic Church to serve in that role. ENRIQUE SERA The diocese declined to say whether it planned on holding such a meeting. Winkler noted, takes many of the boards recommendations but not all of them. MR. ALEJANDRO NICOLAT HERRERA The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the dioceses site. From Mt. Support local journalism. In-Residence, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel, REV. Priests are usually reassigned because theres a need in [another] parish, Fr. Mike Straley, whos been a priest for 30 years, said hes never been assigned to any parish longer than six years. Bishop Dolan has been the pastor of six very diverse parishes within the Diocese of San Diego, and to each he has brought leadership, prayerfulness, collaboration, creativity and unity, McElroy added. Adamson has served this diocese in many capacities over the last 19 years and has faithfully assisted Bishop Olmsted and me in the governance of our Diocese as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, added Bishop Dolan. From Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch Richard Smith as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Naperville She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. "To me, he didnt do it intentionally," Najera said. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix cut jobs, reduced priest pay and discontinued the print production of its newspaper on May 1 in anticipation of the financial fallout from the . Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need to valid baptisms now. Louis vely - Belgian Christian spiritual writer; left the diocesan priesthood after conflicts with his superiors over his writings. Peter Infanger at St. Walter, Roselle, Rev. JOSEPH SON NGUYEN Muir., Mother, wife, leader: Chaviras personal and professional life reflect her witness of Christ. From St. Johns Seminary, Camarillo From Bishop Vanns Priest Secretary/Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Pastor, Christ our Savior Church, Santa Ana, REV. JAIME HERNNDEZ DAZ, O.F.M. To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Santa Ana, REV. JOHN URELL Arango told the families in the church Thursday that the do-over was a chance for the faithful to renew their commitment to God. To Bishop Vanns Priest Secretary/Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove, REV. The placement board makes recommendations to Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, who then prayerfully considers them. Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. Muir, who will replace Fr. AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, On his 75th birthday, submits resignation as head of Phoenix diocese, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. DUY LE From Parochial Vicar, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel From Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster To Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, REV. Three priests were granted senior status. Arango is a priest in good standing and has led many people to a deeper relationship with Christ in his pastoral work at Saint Gregory Parish, but now he is committing himself to this vital and important pastoral outreach to the people of God helping and healing, the diocese said. Andres Arango, who served in three parishes from September 2005 until his resignation Feb. 1. To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, REV. May God bless them and those they will serve. I ask you to please pray for Fr. From Pastor, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim This story was updated at 9:40 am MDT with information from a Diocese of Phoenix press release. MR. MICHAEL RIZZO Johann Esch - Belgian former Augustinian monk who was martyred for adopting Lutheran beliefs. With the extended lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person church functions, even attending Mass, it may have been easy to miss the latest changes in priest assignments for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. Furloughs are planned in the current fiscal year and in fiscal year 2020-21. at St. Scholastica, Woodridge, Rev. parishioner Maria Moran said. From Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange Tempe is embracing its history as a Valley music hot spot by making it cheaper for businesses to host live performances for the next year. Muir, and Dr. Chavira during this time of transition.. DAVID R. KLUNK Hes also thankful for what he learned while serving on the nations largest university campus. David Sanfilippo, vicar for priests for the Diocese of Phoenix, has announced the reassignment of local clergy. From Parochial Vicar, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano If he made a mistake in wording, believe me, it was not intentional, it was not lack of heart, faith or education, it was a simple human mistake that I believe Jesus himself would quickly forgive, parishioners Terri and Steve Flynn wrote via email. Winkler said. During his assignment in Tucson, he served as Parochial Vicar at St. Bartholomew in San Manuel; Parish Administrator at Infant Jesus of Prague in Kearny; Associate Pastor at Ss. Matthew Pratscheras Pastor of St. John Paul II, Kankakee, Rev. Arizona Gov. From Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton Santos Castillo as Pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven, Elmhurst, Rev. Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange, REV. A native of South Burlington, Vt., he moved with his family to Arizona in 1989 and later graduated from Arcadia High School where he was a multi-sport athlete and musician. RANDY GUILLEN THANH-TAI NGUYEN For more stories that matter,subscribe to azcentral.com. Senovio Sarabia at St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield, Rev. JIM RIES The diocese reduced overall spending in the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, and will reduce spending next fiscal year by reducing staff and restructuring offices, the diocese said. ALFREDO DE DIOS, O.A.R. Michael McMahon at Saints Peter and Paul, Naperville, Rev. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again.
