Bishop’s Appointments

Bishop James F. Checchio recently announced the following assignments effective immediately unless otherwise noted.

Rev. Virgilio Tolentino, on leave, incardinated

Rev. Alberto Ruiz, from Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Perth Amboy e-Mail: news@catholicspirit.com

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Rev. Baijumon Antony, VC, from Divine Prayer Center, Washington

Rev. John Kattattu Chacko, VC, to Divine Prayer Center, Washington

Rev. Pawel Michalowski, SDB, parochial vicar, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Martinsville, candidate to incardination

Rev. Paulus Marandi, CMF, parochial vicar, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Old Bridge, effective Jan. 1

Correction: On page 29 of the Dec. 22, 2022, issue of “The Catholic Spirit,” an article about Life Choices Resource Center should have said the faith-filled Christian ministry is beginning its 38th year of operation.