Bishop Lucia is announcing additional Clergy Appointments in the Diocese of Syracuse:
Reverend G. David Sears will be retiring after twenty-one years as Pastor of St. Thomas Parish in New Hartford, New York effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend Vincent Long, will be retiring as Pastor of the Parish Community of St. Leo & St. Ann in Holland Patent, New York after twenty-six years as their shepherd effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend Paul Angelicchio, appointed Pastor of St. Leo/St. Ann Church, Holland Patent, New York in addition to his current role of Pastor of St. John the Baptist/Transfiguration Church, Rome, New York. Effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend Kevin Bunger will be providing sacramental assistance to the Parish Community of St. Leo & St. Ann in Holland Patent, New York effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend Paschal Anionye, a priest of the Diocese of Enugu, Nigeria, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Margaret Church, Mattydale, New York in addition to providing chaplaincy work at Syracuse hospitals. Effective May 7, 2023.
Reverend James Buttner, ordained to the priesthood on June 3, 2023, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Spirit of Hope Catholic Community, which comprises the parishes of St. Agatha Church, Canastota, New York; St. Joseph Church, Oneida, New York; St. Patrick Church, Oneida, New York; St. Helena Church, Sherill, New York; St. Mary of the Lake Mission, Verona Beach, New York; and Holy Family Church, Vernon, New York. Effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend John Donovan, currently Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Cicero, New York has been appointed Pastor of St. Mary Church, Hamilton, New York; St. Joan of Arc Mission, Morrisville, New York; St. Joseph Church, Oriskany Falls, New York; St. Bernard Church, Waterville, New York; and with sacramental ministry at Colgate University. This assignment is in addition to his role as Vicar for Canonical Services for the Diocese of Syracuse. Effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend Amedeo Guida, currently serving as sacramental provider of St. Joseph/St. Patrick Church, Utica, New York will continue to serve as sacramental provider at St. Joseph/St. Patrick Church, Utica, New York. Effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend Msgr. James Lang will continue serving as Temporary Administrator of Annunciation Church, Clark Mills, New York; and St. John the Evangelist Church, New Hartford, New York. This assignment is in addition to his role as Vicar for Parishes for the Diocese of Syracuse. Effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend John Kurgan has been appointed Canonical Pastor of St. Ann Church, Manlius, New York effective July 1, 2023. This is in addition to his current pastorate at Holy Cross, DeWitt, New York; as Administrator of St. Anthony of Padua, Syracuse, New York; and his role as Vicar General of the Diocese of Syracuse.
Deacon Robert Street, currently serving as parish deacon at St. Ann Church, Manlius, New York has been appointed interim Parish Life Director of St. Ann Church, Manlius, New York. Additionally, Reverend Michael Carmola and Reverend Malachi Clark will provide sacramental coverage. Effective July 1, 2023.
Reverend Tony Mathew, a priest of the Heralds of Good News, Mother Theresa Province and a native of India, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Bartholomew Church and St. Paul Church, Norwich, New York. Effective May 18, 2023.
Reverend Eduardo Pesigan, III, a native of the Archdiocese of Caceres, Philippines, has been appointed Parochial Vicar of the North Utica parishes. Effective July 1, 2023.