Officials

The Most Rev. Robert Barron, Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, announces the following:

CHANCELLOR

Mrs. Michelle Gerlach: appointed Chancellor of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, effective October 2, 2023.

FACULTIES

Rev. Joachim Anumba: a priest of the Diocese of Aba in Nigeria; granted priestly faculties in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, effective September 27, 2023.

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Rev. Shawn Haremza: appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in St. Charles and Holy Redeemer Parish in Eyota, effective October 16, 2023.

Rev. John Sauer: appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Pius X Parish in Rochester, effective October 16 2023.

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Joachim Anumba: appointed Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and St. Casimir Parish in Winona, effective September 30, 2023.

DIACONAL MINISTRY

Rev. Mr. Joshua Miller: appointed to Diaconal Ministry at St. Theodore Parish in Albert Lea, effective October 1, 2023, through the corning school year.

PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL

Rev. Timothy Biren: appointed to the Presbyteral Council, effective October 16, 2023, through December 31, 2024.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Mr. Mike Ludvik: appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, effective October 1, 2023.

Mr. Mike McCarvel: appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, effective October 1, 2023.

Ms. Teresa Speck: appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, effective October 1, 2023.

Dr. Douglas Wood: appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, effective October 1, 2023.