Clergy changes announces for the Diocese of Harrisburg

George Stockburger
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, announced changes to clergy assignments today in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

The diocese says priests and deacons are selected for assignments based on a variety of factors, including local needs and the clergy member’s skills, experience, availability, and health.

The following clergy change was effective as of February 22, 2024:

At the presentation of the Very Reverend William Lawrence, FSSP, Provincial Superior, The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter

  • the Reverend Zachary D. Barry to Parochial Vicar, Saint Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr, Harrisburg

The following clergy changes were effective as of March 1, 2024:

At the presentation of the Reverend Frederick Clement, m.ss.cc, Delegate of the Superior General, USA, Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

  • the Reverend Marsianus Maximus Leu, m.ss.cc., to Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairfield and Saint Rita, Blue Ridge Summit with residence at Saint Gaetano House of Studies.

Reverend Chidi Onwuka, m.ss.cc, has been reassigned by his religious community to ministry outside the Diocese of Harrisburg.

At the presentation of the Very Reverend Michael Heine, OFM Conv., Minister Provincial of the Our Lady of the Angels Province

  • the Reverend George Timothy Geiger, OFM Conv., to Parochial Vicar, Mother Cabrini, Shamokin; Our Lady of Hope, Coal Township; and Saint Patrick, Trevorton with residence at Mother Cabrini Friary.

Reverend Teodor Neculaes, OFM Conv. has been reassigned by his religious community to ministry outside the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Additional clergy changes are expected to be announced in May.

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