Andres Arango of St. Gregory parish, Bishop Thomas Olmsted wrote in a Jan. 14 letter to the Diocese of Phoenix. Assigned at the time to St. Mary's in Phoenix, AZ. Diocese of Orange, May 1, 2020, REV. 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. Like others, she then again received Communion and was confirmed this time as valid sacraments in the eyes of the church, which require recipients first to be baptized. I pray that the Lord may continue to guide me as I serve in a new leadership role to bring others to Christ and help them live their baptismal call alongside Bishop Dolan and Fr. Winkler noted, takes many of the boards recommendations but not all of them. Muir, who will replace Fr. To Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana, REV. Winkler said. FREDERICK ATENTAR, A.M. Before serving at St. Gregory, Arango was pastor at Saint Jerome Catholic Church in Phoenix and the St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in nearby Gilbert. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. Senovio Sarabia at St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield, 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. Members of the congregation credited Arango with launching fundraisers to pay the churchs debt, reversing a drop in membership and counseling them when they lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. 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. It is hard, he acknowledged, but we didnt get into [the priesthood] for permanence, we got into it to do whats best for the Church and to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit who works through the personnel board and the bishop as much as He works through me, he said. Richard Smith as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Naperville, Very Rev. To Parochial Administrator, St. John Henry Newman Church, Irvine (Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter); 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. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. Fr. PRIEST ASSIGNMENTS Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2018 Members of the congregation credited Arango with launching fundraisers to pay the churchs debt, reversing a drop in membership and counseling them when they lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH NGU TRUONG From Archdiocese of Morelia in Michoacn, Mexico and Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim The Vicar for Priests Office announced the following pastoral appointments in March: Update: On May 8, the Diocese of Phoenix Vicar for Priests Office announced additional pastoral appointments: Joyce Coronel is a regular contributor to The Catholic Sun and author of A Martyrs Crown., For the latest news delivered once a week via email, sign up for our free newsletter, Catholic and American? Dolan grew up in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego as one of nine children. From Administrator, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point Fr. Father Jason Barone, parochial administrator of St. Jude Catholic Church in Sapphire, is assigned as pastor as of July 5 to coincide with St. Jude . Status: Faculties removed (2009), living in Phoenix since 2000 Appeared under the heading: "This list contains names of priests and deacons from other d. more ioceses who have served in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and who have been laicized and/or removed from ministry due to sexual misconduct with a minor." Im really looking forward to being the priest in Anthem, not just for the Catholics, but for everybody.. 13280 Chapman Ave. First assignment in San Diego in 1941. She praised him for his work over the years and questioned why the Diocese of Phoenix didnt gather input from the community before his resignation as pastor. Priest of the Phoenix diocese when it was when established in 1969. Eadberht III Prn - King of Kent from 796 to 798 and former diocesan priest. Louis vely - Belgian Christian spiritual writer; left the diocesan priesthood after conflicts with his superiors over his writings. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. Augustinian Recollects Religious Order In a statement, the diocese acknowledged that Arangos reassignment had upset people. In-Residence, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel, REV. Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. . The placement board makes recommendations to Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, who then prayerfully considers them. Reachreporter Paulina Pineda at paulina.pineda@azcentral.com or480-389-9637. Richard Smith as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Naperville Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach, REV. Sign-Up to receive updated stories from OC Catholic. Katie Hobbs said she wants to tear down and rebuild the hundreds of state boards and commissions that are part of her office. From Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange Travel is restricted to essential business only and must be approved. Muir has been the pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale since 2015 and has also led the Diocese of Phoenixs Office of Worship for the past two 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. 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. MSGR. John R. Muir as moderator of the curia and vicar general and Dr. Maria Chavira to serve as vice-moderator of the curia, in addition to her current role as chancellor. MARTIN HIEP NGUYEN When you subscribe to the CNA UPDATE, we'll send you a daily email with links to the news you need and, occasionally, breaking news. From Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch MSGR. "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. From Pastor, St. Mary Church, Fullerton Andrs Arango, whose baptisms up until last summer are presumed to be invalid, poured holy water over the heads of a dozen people in a do-over of the Catholic ritual. Arangos error was in saying, "We baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit," when he should have begun the sentence by saying, "I baptize you." Carreon was assigned to six different parishes, one after the other. As vicar for clergy, he also assisted McElroy in the assignment of priests in San Diegos 98 parishes. To Administrator, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim, REV. From Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton Jesus "Jess" Ty is appointed parochial administrator of Our Lady of Joy Parish. Follow her on Twitter:@paulinapineda22. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. 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. From Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine MICHAEL KHONG To Bishop Vanns Priest Secretary/Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove, REV. Died in 1985. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. Fr. From Pastor, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos From Parochial Administrator, St. Albans Catholic Church, Rochester, New York (Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter) From Parochial Vicar/Sick Leave, St. Norbert Church, Orange To Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. Most persons on this list can fit into one of the following categories: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Will Schmid has been appointed Director of Spirituality Year for our seminary. Fr. To Parochial Vicar, Ss. The Phoenix bishop-elect was also known in San Diego for his support of refugees, in particular the Lost Boys of Sudan, a group of more than 20,000 boys from the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups who were orphaned or left home during the Second Sudanese Civil War. I ask you to please pray for Fr. A chance at academic glory will be on the line later this month as Arizona's top qualifiers compete in the state spelling bee. SCOTT ALLEN From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente 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. Mark Cote as Pastor of St. Luke, Carol Stream (while continuing to work in the Office of the Diaconate), Rev. Editors note: This story has been updated to reflect the additional pastoral appointments announced May 8. He still owns a condo in that part of the Valley, so he said the move to St. Joseph takes him closer to the property. The changes are part of a regular cycle and do not necessarily indicate any sort of special, unusual, or otherwise notable event. Alagad ni Maria Religious Community Of note to our core coverage area: Reverend Christopher Heath has had his term as Pastor of St. Hedwig Parish in Los Alamitos extended; Rev. "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?" The diocese declined to say whether it planned on holding such a meeting. REV. May God bless them and those they will serve. From Bishop Vanns Priest Secretary/Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove The diocese announced last week that it implemented the cost-cutting measures after forecasting a $6 million reduction in revenue next fiscal year, which begins July 1. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. To Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster, REV. JORGE MATEOS, O.A.R. she wrote. JOSEPH ROBILLARD To Consultant to the Office of the Bishop on Evangelization/Department of Parish Faith Formation, Garden Grove; In-residence at St. Boniface Church, Anaheim. His task now: Healing and helping those he invalidly baptized. Leonard Adolph Bogdan. PHILIP SMITH Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency's senior Rome correspondent. PHOENIX (AP) Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. 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. From Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley Base salaries for priests wasreduced by 25%. Mathew Abraham, ALCP - Priest of the Holy Spirit Fathers of Southern India/Kerala; previously serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zephyrhills, Florida - Diocese of St. Petersburg assigned as Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port St. Joe, Florida - effective July 1, 2020 Rev. Father Christopher Smith, Executive Editor Print production of the diocesesmonthly newspaper, the Catholic Sun, wasdiscontinued. Adamson, Fr. ANTHONY BAUTISTA, A.M. Live animals, dinosaurs, game shows and adult beverages are on tap Thursday at Phoenix Zoos first Roars and Pours happy hour of 2023. He played an instrumental role in the liturgical planning of Bishop Dolans Installation Mass in August. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach, REV. SALVADOR LANDA Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2018. "This is a travesty to be crucified for the use of WE instead of I," they added. Parishioners arrive at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Phoenix for a baptism do-over. MICHAEL DWIGHT GALINADA Christopher Lankford as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Winfield, Rev. Mike Straley, whos been a priest for 30 years, said hes never been assigned to any parish longer than six years. Jose Menemil Cerna at Saints Peter and Paul, Naperville, Rev. Hes also thankful for what he learned while serving on the nations largest university campus. The Catholic Sun is the official source of news for the Diocese of Phoenix. parishioner Maria Moran said. 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. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. Regidor Reggie Carreon, who currently serves as parochial vicar at St. Steven Parish in Sun Lakes, was appointed parochial administrator of St. Joseph Parish. Another parishioner, 17-year-old Brisa Lomas, wrote a letter to Thomas Olmstead, the bishop of Phoenix, asking him to reinstate Arango at St. Gregory. Fr. The baptisms were performed by the Rev. BILL BARMAN Edward Howe, C.R. On the Las . The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the dioceses site. From Administrator, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea . Another parishioner, 17-year-old Brisa Lomas, wrote a letter to Thomas Olmstead, the bishop of Phoenix, asking him to reinstate Arango at St. Gregory. In my time on the board, I have not known of a priest being moved around just because we thought, Well, hes been there long enough, lets move him. Theres always a reason.. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange announces priest assignment changes. From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines The diocese declined to say whether it planned on holding such a meeting. (AP Photo/Matt York). Fr. Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. To Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton and part-time Judge, Office of Canonical Services, REV. Stephen Doktorczyk, Subscribe From Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. CHARLOTTE Bishop Peter Jugis announces the following priest assignments, effective July 12 unless otherwise noted: Newly ordained Father Darren Balkey is assigned as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston-Salem. John Honiotes at St. Francis H.S. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Diocese of Phoenix | Phoenix AZ From Parochial Vicar, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano To Bioethics Advisor, Emmaus Institute Instructor, Supply Priest, and continuing as Censor Librorum, REV. From Pastor, Cristo Rey Church, Los Angeles Two men, one of them his nephew, claimed abuse over a period of several years by Florez, J. Giandelone, and Henry Perez. Raed Bader as Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Coal City and Immaculate Conception, Braidwood, Rev. In my first three months as the bishop, I have come to appreciate Father Adamsons attention to detail, and his tenacity in seeing projects fulfilled, all while maintaining a prayerful love for his priestly ministry. The diocese declined to say whether it planned on holding such a meeting. Theres no term limit. Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need to valid baptisms now. From Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana Technically in church theology, theres no again or rebaptism, since baptism, as well as Confirmation and first communion, are once-in-a-lifetime rituals that cant be repeated. 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