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ABABIO, Rev. George Osei (2017)

Saint Ignatius Loyola, Sinking Spring
2810St. Albans Dr.
Reading, PA 19608-1028
Phone:610-678-3767
Fax: 610-678-4483
Email: [emailprotected]
Hospital Ministry: Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading

ADAGATLA, Rev. Jojappa, M.S.C. (2011)

St. Thomas More Church
1040 Flexer Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103-5520
Phone:610-433-7413
Fax: 610-433-2308
Email[emailprotected]

ANDERSON, Very Rev. Luke, O.Cist., Th.M., Ph.D. (1954)

Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 302

ANTHONY, Rev. Robert A., M.S.C. (2015)

Holy Family Parish
23 Forest Dr.
Nazareth, PA 18064-1300
Phone: 610-759-0870
Fax: 610-746-2026
Email:[emailprotected]

ARNOUT, Rev. Eric R., M.Div. (1996)

Assumption B.V.M. Rectory
633 W. Washington St.
Slatington, PA 18080-1618
Phone: 610-767-2214
Fax: 610-767-2702
Email: [emailprotected]

B

BADDICK, Rev. Msgr. Thomas D., M.Div., Th.M. (1981)

Notre Dame of Bethlehem Rectory
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-1298
Phone: 610-866-4371
Fax: 610-866-9065
Email: [emailprotected].

BAKER, Rev. Msgr. Andrew R., S.T.D. (1991)

Rector/VP, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7797
Phone: 301-447-5844
Email: [emailprotected]

BAKER, Rev. Msgr. William T., S.T.L. (1982)

All Saints, McAdoo
Mailing Address: 36 N. ClevelandSt.
McAdoo, PA 18237-1842
Phone: 570-929-1073
Fax: 570-929-1043
Residence: 570-929-2493
Email: [emailprotected]

BARTKUS, Rev. Msgr. Algimantas A., Ph.L., J.C.L. (1965)

7000 Beach Plaza # 405

St. Pete Beach, FL 33706-2091

Phone: 727-289-5181

Cell: 727-698-4884

Email: [emailprotected]

BAVER, Rev. Msgr. William F., M.Div., Th.M., C.C.C.E, K.C.H.S (1981)

SS. Simon and Jude, Bethlehemand Our Lady Help of Christians, Allentown
SS. Simon and Jude Rectory

730 W. Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5295
Phone: 610-866-5582, Ext. 4
Fax: 610-866-2992
Email: [emailprotected]

Office of Diocean Cemeteries
PO Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-871-5200, Ext. 2234
Fax: 610-871-5211

BECKER, Rev. Joseph P., O.S.F.S, M.A. (1969)

St. Ursula Rectory
1300 Broadway
Fountain Hill, PA 18015-4099
Phone: 610-867-5122
Fax: 610-866-6569
Email: [emailprotected]

BERKHOUT, Rev. Frans J., M.Div., M.Ed. (1987)

Sacred Heart Rectory
1817 1stSt.
Bethlehem, PA 18020-5603
Phone:610-865-5042
Fax:610-865-1912
Email:[emailprotected]

BISZEK, Rev. Msgr. Robert J. (1965)

Pastor Emeritus, Holy Infancy Parish, Bethlehem

St. Paul Rectory
920 S. Second St.
Allentown, PA 18103-3402
Phone: 610-797-9733
Fax: 610-797-9537
Email: [emailprotected]

BOBBIN, Rev. Kevin J., M.Div., M.A., S.T.B. (2005)

St. John the Baptist Rectory
913 Mahantongo St.
Pottsville, PA 17901-3024

Phone: 570-622-5470
Fax: 570-622-4589
Email: [emailprotected]

Chaplain, Nativity B.V.M. High School, Pottsville, and Diocesan Homeschool Community

BOCIAN, Rev. Msgr. Ronald C., M.Div., M.Ed. (1972)

Divine Mercy Office
Mailing Address: 108 W. Cherry St.
Shenandoah, PA 17976-2207
Phone: 570-462-1968
Fax: 570-462-1388
Email: [emailprotected]

BORTZ, Rev. Thomas P., V.F., M.Div. (2004)

St. Ignatius Loyola, Sinking Spring

St. Ignatius Loyola Rectory
2810 St. Albans Dr.
Reading, PA 19608-1028
Phone: 610-678-3767
Fax: 610-678-4483
Email:[emailprotected]

BOWMAN, Rev. Ronald P., M.Div. (1982)

Chaplain, St. Joseph Villa
464 St. Bernardine St.
Reading, PA 19607-1737
Phone: 610-777-5556, Ext. 37
Email: [emailprotected]

BRENSINGER, Rev. Richard C., M.Div. (1992)

St. Francis of Assisi Rectory
Mailing Address: 1046 W. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18102-1304
Phone: 610-433-6102
Fax: 610-434-6972
Email: [emailprotected]

BROWN, Rev. Alexander T. (2023)

Saint Anne Church

450 East Washington Avenue

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017-5944

Phone: 610-867-5039

Fax: 610-882-4094

Email: [emailprotected]

BUCKLEY, Rev. Thomas R., M.Div. (1976)

St. Joseph Rectory
5050 St. Joseph’s Rd.
Coopersburg, PA 18036-8920
Phone: 610-965-2877
Fax: 610-965-8317
Email: [emailprotected]

BURNS, Rev. Douglas C., O.S.F.S., M.Div., M.S. (1999)

DeSales University
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Residence Phone: 610-282-3300
Chair, Dept. of Sport and Exercise Physiology
Office Phone: 610-282-1100, Ext. 1295
Fax: 610-282-3962
Email: [emailprotected]

BURNS, Rev. Thomas, MSC (1964)

Sacred Heart Villa
3300 Station Avenue
Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-9563
Phone: 610-282-1415

BUTERA, Rev. Christopher S., M.A., M.Div., B.S. (2007)

Sacred Heart Rectory
210 E. Northampton St.
Bath, PA 18014-1625
Phone: 610-837-7874
Fax: 610-837-4570
Email: [emailprotected]

BYRNE, Rev. Msgr. Albert J., M.Div. (1979)

Pastor Emeritus, St. John the Baptist Parish, Whitehall
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone:610-694-0395, Ext 414
Email: [emailprotected]

C

CAESAR, Jr., Rev. Floyd (1975)

Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Weatherly
1345 Martin Ct.Apt. 928
Bethlehem PA 18108-2583
Phone: 610-625-2053
Cell: 484-547-9907
Email: [emailprotected]

CALLAGHAN, Rev. Msgr. Aloysius R., S.T.L., J.C.D. (1971)

Rector/Vice President Emeritus

St. Paul Seminary
School of Divinity
University of St. Thomas
2260 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105-1096
Phone: 651-962-5777
Fax: 651-962-5790
Email: [emailprotected]

CAMILLI, Rev. E. Michael, MSC, S.T.L., M.S.L.S., H.E.L. (1960)

Holy Guardian Angels Rectory
3121 Kutztown Rd.
Reading, PA 19605-2659
Phone: 610-737-5440
Fax: 610-921-8886
Email: [emailprotected]
Spiritual Director, Holy Family Villa

CAMPBELL, Rev. Msgr. John S. (1966)

Pastor Emeritus, Queenship of Mary Parish, Northampton
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 402
Email: [emailprotected]

CHABACK, Rev. Msgr. Michael J., K.C.H.S., S.T.D., Ph.B. (1970)

Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 105
Email: [emailprotected]

CHALANGADI, Rev. James, O.C.D. (1997)

Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Rectory

123 South Nulton Avenue

Easton, Pennsylvania 18045-3791

Phone: 610-253-3553

Fax: 610-253-5711

[emailprotected]

CHIZMAR, Rev. Msgr. John G., V.F., M.Div. (1975)

St. Peter the Fisherman Rectory
33 Trinity Circle Rd.
PO Box 237
Lake Harmony, PA 18624-0237
Phone: 570-722-2034
Fax: 570-722-1348
Email:[emailprotected]

CIENIEWICZ, Rev. Msgr. Donald W., M.Div. (1983)

Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Rectory
1825 W. Turner St.
Allentown, PA 18104-5617
Phone: 610-433-6461
Fax: 610-433-5452
Email: [emailprotected]

CLEMENT, Rev. Richard, M.Div. (1985)

St. Columbkill Rectory
200 Indian Spring Rd.
Boyertown, PA 19512-2008
Phone: 610-367-2371
Fax: 610-369-0242
Email: [emailprotected]

COLL, Rev. Msgr. Robert J. (1959)

Pastor Emeritus, Assumption B.V.M. Parish, Bethlehem

2956 Gilford Way
Naples, FL 34119-7523
Phone: 239-877-1641
Fax: 239-394-4174
Email: [emailprotected]

COLY, Rev. Remy, M.S.C. (2003)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory

336 N. Fourth St.

Allentown, PA 18102-3008

Phone: 610-434-5171

Fax: 610-434-2441

Email:[emailprotected]

Chaplain, St. Luke’s University Health Network – Sacred Heart Campus

421 Chew St.

Allentown, PA 18102-3490

Phone:610-776-4513

Fax:610-776-5141

CONNELL, Rev. Loren T., O.F.M. (1976)

Saint Francis Friary
3908 Chipman Road
Easton, PA 18045-3014
Phone: 610-258-3053

CONNOLLY, Rev. Edward B., M.Div., M.Ed. (1966)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Joseph and St. Vincent de Paul Parishes, Girardville
364 Valley St.
New Philadelphia, PA 17959-1235
Phone: 570-617-9107
Email: [emailprotected]

CONNOLLY, Rev. James, M.T., M.Div., Th.M. (1978)

151 Old Buckroe Rd. Apt 115
Hampton, VA 23663-2353
Cell: 757-502-3192
Email:[emailprotected]
Chaplain Services
H.H. McGuire V.A.M.C.
1201 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23249-0002

COYLE, Rev. Msgr. Edward J., M.Div., Th.M., M.A. (1980)

St. AnnRectory
415 S. Sixth St.
Emmaus, PA 18049-3703
Phone: 610-965-2426
Fax: 610-967-1099
Email: [emailprotected]

D

DAGLE, Rev. Harold F., M.A. (1959)

Pastor Emeritus, Immaculate Conception B.V.M. Parish, Allentown
Holy Family Villa
1200 Spring St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: (610) 865-5595
Email: [emailprotected]

DeSANTIS, Rev. Msgr. Joseph A., M.Div. (1975)

Holy Rosary Parish and Sacred Heart Parish
Sacred Heart Rectory
Lakeview Dr. and Cherry St.
Mailing Address: PO Box 6217
Reading, PA 19610-0217
Phone: 610-372-4010
Fax: 610-372-4926
Email: [emailprotected]

DOMIN, Rev. Msgr. Edward R., M.A. (1988)

St. Benedict Rectory
2020 Chestnut Hill Rd.
Mohnton, PA 19540-8243
Phone: 610-856-1006
Fax: 610-856-1035
Email: [emailprotected]

DONGO, Rev. Bruno S., A.J. (2001)

Apostles of Jesus Mission Office
829 Main St.
Northampton, PA 18067-1838
Phone: 610-502-1728, Ext. 302
Fax: 610-502-1733
Email: [emailprotected]

DROUNCHECK, Rev. Anthony M., M.Div. (1989)

Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, ext. 408
Email: [emailprotected]

DUDEK, Rev. Ladislaus J. (1966)

Pastor Emeritus, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Allentown
UL Wojtarowicz 27A
Tarnow 33-100, Poland

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ESPOSITO, Rev. Giuseppe C., M.Div., M.A. (2019)

St. Joseph the Worker, Frackville, and St. Charles Borromeo, Ashland
St. Joseph the Worker Rectory
99 N. Line St.
Frackville, PA 17931-1521
Phone:(Ashland) 570-875-1521
Fax:(Ashland) 570-875-2635
Phone: (Frackville) 570-874-0610
Fax: (Frackville) 570-874-0969
Email:gesposito@allentowndiocese.org

ESSIG, Rev. Edward J., M.Div. (1994)

St. John Baptist de la Salle Rectory
400 Holland St.
Shillington, PA 09607-3260
Phone: 610-777-1697
Fax: 610-777-4468
Email: [emailprotected]

EZAKI, Rev. Bernard J., M.Div., M.A. (1988)

Notre Dame of Bethlehem Rectory
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-1298
Phone: 610-866-4371
Fax: 610-866-9065
Email: [emailprotected]
President of Catholic Mission and Identity, Bethlehem Catholic High School, Bethlehem
2133 Madison Ave.
Bethlehem, PA. 18017
Phone: 610-866-0791, Ext. 332
Email: [emailprotected]
Diocesan Director for Courage
Phone: 610-573-7150

F

FINELLI, Rev. Msgr. Victor F., V.J., M.Div., Th.M., J.C.L. (1989)

St. Joseph the Worker Rectory
1879 Applewood Dr.
Orefield, PA 18069-9536
Phone: 610-395-2876
Fax: 610-395-2616
Email: [emailprotected]

Judicial Vicar, Diocesan Tribunal
7660 Imperial Way Suite 125
Allentown, PA 18095-1016
Phone: 610-434-3200
Fax: 610-433-3104

FINLAN, Rev. Robert T., M.Div., M.A., M.Ed. (1994)

St. John XXIII, Tamaqua and St. Richard, Barnesville

St. Richard Rectory
799 Barnesville Dr.
Barnesville, PA 18214-2616
Phone: 570-467-2315
Fax: 570-467-2462
Email: [emailprotected]

FREEH, Rev. Vincent, M.S.C. (1959)

Sacred Heart Villa
3300 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9563
Phone: 610-282-1415

FRINK, Rev. John A., M.Div. (1987)

St. Francis DeSales Rectory
321 N. Church St
Robesonia, PA, 19551
Phone: 610-693-5851
Fax: 610-693-5852
Email: [emailprotected]

G

GALLAGHER, Rev. Kevin P., M.A. (1983)

St. Teresa of Calcutta Rectory
22 S. Catawissa St.
Mahanoy City, PA 17948-2562

Phone: 570-773-2850
Fax: 570-773-1937

Email: [emailprotected]

GANSER, Rev. Joseph S., M.Div., M.A. (2013)

St. Margaret Rectory

925 Centre Ave.

Reading, PA 19601-2105

Phone: 610-376-2919

Fax: 610-376-2462

Email: [emailprotected]

GARCÍA-ALMODÓVAR, Rev. Angel L., M.Div. (2003)

St. Paul Rectory

920 S. Second St.

Allentown, PA 18103-3402

Phone: 610-797-9733

Fax: 610-797-9537

Email: [emailprotected]

GEHRINGER, Rev. Andrew N., M.Div., M.A. (2000)

Holy Infancy and Incarnation of Our Lord Parishes, Bethlehem
Holy Infancy Rectory
312E. Fourth St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1706
Phone: 610-866-1121, Ext. 9
Fax: 610-866-7094
Email: [emailprotected]

Regional Priest Coordinator,Hispanic Ministry for Lehigh and Northampton Deaneries

GEORGE, Rev. Robert J., M.Div. (1995)

St. Joseph Rectory
118 N. Market St.
Summit Hill, PA 18250-1108
Phone: 570-645-2664
Fax: 570-645-3037
Email: [emailprotected]
Chaplain, Marian High School, Tamaqua

GIBBONS, Rev. John M., M.Div. (1989)

Immaculate Conception B.V.M. and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parishes
Sacred Heart Rectory
336 N. Fourth St.
Allentown, PA 18102-3008
Phone: 610-434-5171
Fax: 610-434-2441
Email: [emailprotected]

GLOSSER, Rev. Msgr. William F., V.F., M.A., M. Div. (1984)

St. Clare of Assisi, St. Clair and Holy Cross, New Philadelphia

St. Clare of Assisi Rectory
250 E. Hanco*ck St.
Saint Clair, PA 17970-1049
Phone: 570-429-0701, 570-429-0370
Fax: 570-429-0630
Email: [emailprotected]

GOBITAS, Rev. Msgr. Gerald E., M.Div., Th.M., M.S. (1975)

St. John the Baptist Rectory
3024 S. Ruch St.
Whitehall, PA 18052-2832
Phone: 610-262-2260
Fax: 610-262-1935
Email: [emailprotected]

GOMEZ, Rev. Quinn, F.S.S.P. (2023)

Holy Ghost Rectory
417 Carlton Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1535
Phone: 610-867-9382
Fax: 610-867-6839
Email: [emailprotected]

GRABISH, Rev. Msgr. John J. (1972)

St. Joseph and St. Paul Parishes, Reading
St. Paul Rectory
151 N. Ninth St.
Reading, PA 19601-3613
Phone: 610-372-1531
Fax: 610-372-7478
Email: [emailprotected]

GREENFIELD, Rev. James J., O.S.F.S., Ed.D. (1990)

DeSales University
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Residence Phone: 610-282-3686
President, DeSales University

Office Phone: 610-282-1100, Ext. 2030
Fax: 610-282-2059
Email: [emailprotected]

GRUBER, Rev. Eric J., M.Div. (1991)

St. John Fisher Rectory
1229 Third St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032-2716

Phone: 610-264-1972
Fax: 610-264-2105

Email: [emailprotected]

GRUNDOWSKI, Rev. Francis M., M.Div. (1971)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Bartholomew Parish, Brockton; St Bertha, Tuscarora
PO Box 13553
Reading, PA 19612-3553
Phone: 610-413-0150
Email: [emailprotected]

GUALANO, Rev. Kevin M., M.Div., M.S.C.M., M.A., S.T.B. (2004)

St. Francis of Assisi Rectory
1046 W. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18102-1304
Phone: 610-433-6102
Fax: 610-434-6972
Email: [emailprotected]
Chaplain, Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem

H

HA, Rev. Abraham, M.Div. (2002)

St. Ann Rectory
415 S. Sixth St.
Emmaus, PA 18049-3703

Phone: 610-965-2426
Fax: 610-967-1099

Email: [emailprotected]

HANDGES, Rev. Msgr. William E. (1964)

Pastor Emeritus,St. Peter Parish, Coplay
215 W. Arch St.
Pottsville, PA 17901-2941
Phone: 570-628-4384; 570-516-2431

HARPER, Rev. James M., M.Div.,M.A. (2014)

Archdiocese forthe Military Services
PSC 808 Box 2451
FPO AE 09618
Email: [emailprotected]

HILFERTY, Rev. John G., M.Div., M.A. (1978)

149 Village Walk Dr.
Macungie, PA 18062-1142
Phone: 610-966-9280
Cell: 610-533-8246
Fax: 610-965-1474
Email: [emailprotected]g

HOBAN, Rev. Msgr. Thomas E. (1960)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Ann Parish, Emmaus
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 304
Email: [emailprotected]

HOFFA, Rev. Allen J., M.Div. (2009)

Holy Guardian Angels Rectory
3121 Kutztown Rd.
Reading, PA 19605-2659

Phone: 610-921-2729
Fax: 610-921-8886

Email: [emailprotected]

HUTTA, Rev. John A., M. Div. (2018)

St. Clare of Assisi Rectory
250 E. Hanco*ck St.
Saint Clair, PA 17970-1049
Phone:570-429-0701

Email: [emailprotected]

I

IDRA, Rev. Augustine L., A.J. (1997)

Regional Superior
Apostles of Jesus Regional Office
829 Main St.
Northampton, PA 18076-1838
Phone: 610-502-1732
Fax: 610-502-1733

Email: [emailprotected],[emailprotected]

IROOT, Rev. Francis, A.J. (2001)

St. Joseph the Worker Rectory
1879 Applewood Dr.
Orefield, PA 18069-9536

Phone: 610-395-2876
Fax: 610-395-2616

Email: [emailprotected]

ISAAC, Rev. Guency, M.S.C.M (2005)

St. Jane Frances de Chantal Rectory
123 S. Nulton Ave.
Easton, PA 18045-3791

Phone: 610-253-3553
Fax: 610-253-5711

Email: [emailprotected]

Chaplain, Notre Dame High School, Easton

ISAAC, Rev. Stephan A., M.Div., M.A. (2016)

Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Rectory
1825 W. Turner St.
Allentown, PA 18104-5617
Phone: 610-433-6461
Fax: 610-433-5452
Email: [emailprotected]
Chaplain, Allentown Central Catholic High School, Allentown

J

JAMES, Rev. Msgr. David L., V.G., M.Div., J.C.L. (1996)

St. Peter Rectory
4 S. Fifth St.
Coplay, PA 18037-1399
Phone: 610-262-2417
Fax: 610-262-2652
Email: [emailprotected]
Vicar General, Promotor of Justice, Defender of the Bond, Advocate
Mailing Address: PO Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822

JAMES, Rev. Richard W., M.Div., M.A., S.T.L. (2012)

Most Blessed Sacrament Rectory
610 Pine St., Bally
Mailing Address: P.O. Box C
Bally, PA 19503-1003
Phone: 610-845-2460
Email: [emailprotected]

JANKAITIS, Rev. Ronald V., M.Div., Th.M. (1979)

103 N. Cherry St.
Frackville, PA 17931-1406

K

KALATA, Rev. Dominik P., Th.M., M.Ed. (1965)

Pastor Emeritus, St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown
512 Poplar St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032-1346

KAMANZI, Rev. Speratus, A.J. (1993)

St. John the Baptist
924 N. Front St.
Allentown, PA 18102-1912
Phone: 610-432-0034
Fax: 610-432-2776
Email: [emailprotected]

KANJIRAMPARAYIL, Rev. Shaju J., O.S.F.S., Ph.D. (2000)

DeSales University
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Residence Phone: 610-282-3300
Faculty, Department of Psychology
Office Phone: 610-282-1100, Ext. 2925
Email: [emailprotected]

KAROBO, Rev. Venantius T., A.J. (1993)

Notre Dame of Bethlehem Rectory
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: 610-866-4371
Cell: 484-542-3876
Fax: 610-866-9065
Email: [emailprotected]

Chaplain, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus; Chaplain, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks Campus;Manor Care Health Services, Bethlehem; Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Allentown;and School Sisters of Saint Francis, Monocacy Manor, Bethlehem.

KARPYN, Rev. Gregory R., M.Div., M.A. (1987)

St. Patrick Rectory
319 Mahantongo St.
Pottsville, PA 17901-3012
Phone: 570-622-1802
Fax: 570-622-2593
Email: [emailprotected]

KENNEDY, Very Rev. Richard W., MSC (1967)

Sacred Heart Villa
3300 Station Avenue
Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-9563
Phone: 610-282-1415

Email: rwkpng03mscparish.com

Office Information:
Office of the Provincial
2432 Black River Road
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015

KERN, Rev. Martin F., M.Div. (1994)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rectory
3219 Santee Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020-2833
Phone: 610-867-8409
Fax: 610-867-4870
Email: [emailprotected]

KIMARYO, Rev. Simon, A.J. (1990)

Apostles of Jesus Mission Office
829 Main St.
Northampton, PA 18067-1838
Phone: 610-502-1732
Fax 610-502-1733
Email: [emailprotected]
Chaplain, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

KISAKA, Rev. Odemary Bahati, A.J. (2000)

Secretary, Mission Promotion Office
Apostles of Jesus Mission Office
829 Main Street
Northampton, PA 18067-1838
Phone: 610-502-1728, Ext. 301
Fax: 610-502-1733
Email: ajmissionoffice @yahoo.com

KLINGER, Rev. Msgr. Nevin J., J.C.L., M.A. (1982)

Assumption B.V.M. Rectory
4101 Old Bethlehem Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18015-9097
Phone: 610-867-7424
Fax: 610-867-8301
Email: [emailprotected]

KOCHUPARAMBIL, Rev. G. Jose, (Father Johnson) (1991)

Most Blessed Trinity Rectory
113 Cherry St.
Tremont, PA 17981-1531
Phone: 570-695-3648
Fax: 570-695-2275
Email: [emailprotected]

KOONS, Rev. Msgr. Thomas P., V.R., M.Div., M.A., J.C.L. (1997)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rectory

300 W. Babbitt Ave.

Pen Argyl, PA 18072-1431

Phone: 610-863-4777

Fax: 610-863-7449
Email: [emailprotected]
Judge, Diocesan Tribunal
Promoter of Justice in Service to the Diocesan Review Board

7660 Imperial Way,Suite 125
Allentown, PA 18195-1016
Phone: 610-434-3200
Fax: 610-433-3104

KOZAK, Rev. David J., J.C.L. (1983)

Sacred Heart of Jesus,Allentown, and Immaculate Conception B.V.M., Allentown

Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory

336 N. Fourth St.

Allentown, PA 18102-3008

Phone: 610-434-5171

Fax: 610-434-2441

Email: [emailprotected]

KOZEL, Rev. Msgr. Robert F. (1961)

Pastor Emeritus, St. John the Baptist Parish, Allentown
3276 Oakland Square Dr.
Bethlehem, PA 18020-1292
Phone: 610-419-8277

KRAVATZ, Rev. Daniel E., M. DIV., M.A. (2014)

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rectory
560 North Sixth Street
Bangor, PA 18013-1752
Phone: 610-588-2183
Fax: 610-588-6973
Email: [emailprotected]

KRIVAK, Rev. Dr. John A., M.Div., Th.M., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ed.D., Ph.D.(1982)

St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Rectory
1408 Easton Rd.
Hellertown, PA 18055-1127

Phone: 610-838-7045
Fax: 610-838-0932
Email: [emailprotected]

Director of Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue

KULLER, Rev. Thomas J., S.J. (1990)

St. Ignatius Loyola, Sinking Spring

St. Ignatius Loyola Rectory
2810 St. Albans Dr.
Reading, PA 19608-1028
Phone:610-678-3767
Email: [emailprotected]

KUNA, Rev. Matthew J., M.Div.,M.A. (2022)

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center
2427 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606-2049
Phone: 610-779-4005
Fax: 610-779-0859
Email: [emailprotected]
Chaplain, Berks Catholic High School, Reading

KWEDER, Rev. Joseph J., M.Div. (1985)

St. Rocco Rectory
Box 421, 6658 School St.
Martins Creek, PA 18063-0010
Phone: 610-258-9059
Fax: 610-258-4780
Email: [emailprotected]

L

LAMB, Rev. Patrick H., M.Div. (1983)

Queenship of Mary Rectory, Northampton, and Assumption B.V.M., Northampton

Queenship of Mary Rectory
1324 Newport Ave.
Northampton, PA 18067-1442
Phone: (Queenship of Mary)610-262-2227
Fax: (Queenship of Mary)610-262-4192

Phone: (Assumption B.V.M.) 610-262-2559

Fax: (Assumption B.V.M.) 610-262-1613
Email: [emailprotected]

LANNEN, Rev. Daniel T., O.S.F.S., M.Div. (2011)

DeSales University
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Residence Phone: 610-282-3300
Chaplain and Assistant Director, Campus Ministry
Office Phone: 610-282-1100, Ext. 1393
Email: [emailprotected]

LAROCHE, Rev. Brendon M., M.Div., M.A. (2015)

St. Ursula Rectory

1300 Broadway

Fountain Hill, PA 18015-4099

Phone: 610-867-5122

Fax: 610-867-6569

Email: [emailprotected]

Chaplain, Juventutem Lehigh Valley

LASKOWSKI, Rev. Keith R., M.Div., M.A. (2002)

Our Lady of Mercy, Easton and Saint Anthony of Padua, Easton
Our Lady of Mercy Rectory
132 S. Fifth St.
Easton, PA 18042-4418
Phone: 610-252-7381
Fax: 610-252-6757
Email: [emailprotected]

LINKCHORST, Rev. William J., M.Div. (1973)

Pastor Emeritus, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Tamaqua
503 W. Centre St.
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
Phone: 570-773-3995

LOEPER, Rev. David J., M.Div. (1983)

St. Mary Rectory (Tilden Township)
Mailing Address:94Walnut Rd., P.O. Box 189
Hamburg, PA 19526-0189
Office Phone: 610-562-7657
Fax: 610-562-0379
Residence: 610-562-4251
Email: [emailprotected]

LOPEZ, Rev. David, F.S.S.P. (2022)

Holy Ghost Rectory

417 Carlton Ave.

Bethlehem, PA 18015-1535

Phone: 610-867-9382

Fax: 610-867-6839

Email: [emailprotected]

M

MAAS, Rev. Philip J., M.Div., M.A. (2021)

St. Thomas More Rectory

1040 Flexer Ave.

Allentown, PA 18103-5520

Phone: 610-433-7413

Fax: 610-433-2308
Email: [emailprotected]

MACO, Rev. Stephen L., M.Div., M.Ed. (1976)

Pastor Emeritus, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Bangor

706 Hertzog Ave.
Fountain Hill, PA 18015
Phone: 610-360-0674
Email: [emailprotected]

MALETZ, Rev. Leo J., M.Div. (1973)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish, Minersville

391 Roosevelt Dr.
Mahanoy City, PA 17948-3123
Phone: 570-773-3603
Email: [emailprotected]

MARIA, Rev. John C., M.Div., M.A. (2019)

St. Mary Rectory
14833 Kutztown Rd.
Kutztown, PA 19530-8301
Phone: 610-683-7443
Fax: 610-683-7625
Email: [emailprotected]
Sacramental Ministry, St. Christopher CatholicNewman Center, Kutztown University

MARTIN, Rev. Msgr. John J., M.Div. (1972)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Peter Parish, Coplay

Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 201
Email: [emailprotected]

MATHUR, Rev. Keith A., M.Div., M.A. (2009)

Holy Infancy Rectory
312 E. Fourth St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1706
Phone: 610-866-1121
Fax: 610-866-7094

Chancellor

Director, Office for Divine Worship

Episcopal Master of Ceremonies

Mailing Address:PO Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822
Email: [emailprotected]

McCANN, Rev. Msgr. John B., S.T.L., M.S.W. (1985)

Immaculate Conception B.V.M. Rectory
905 Chestnut St.
Douglassville, PA 19518-9006
Phone: 610-582-2411
Email: [emailprotected]

MCCLOSKEY, Reverend Patrick, O.F.M. (1975)

St Francis Retreat House

3908 Chipman Road

Easton, Pennsylvania 18045-3014

Phone: 610-258-3053

McCONAGHY, Rev. Robert J., M.Th. (1975)

Lorenzo Mission Institute
San Carlos Seminary
EDSA, Guadelupe Viejo
1200 Makati City, Philippines
Email: [emailprotected]

MILLER, Very Rev. Brian M., M.Div., M.A. (2010)

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center
2427 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606-2049
Phone: 610-779-4005
Fax: 610-779-0859
Email: [emailprotected]

MINNER, Rev. Ronald J., M.Div. (2001)

Immaculate Conception Rectory
180 W. Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-1996
Phone: 570-325-2791
Fax: 570-325-2523
Email:[emailprotected]

MOCZYDLOWSKI, Rev. Stanley M., M.Div., M.B.A. (2002)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rectory
618 Fullerton Ave.
Whitehall, PA 18052-6727
Phone: 610-266-0695
Fax: 610-266-1548
Email: [emailprotected]

MONGIELLO, Very Rev. Anthony P., M.Div., Th.M., M.Ed. (1980)

St. Anne Rectory
450 E. Washington Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18017-5944
Phone: 610-867-5039
Fax: 610-882-4094
Email: [emailprotected]

MULLINS, Rev. Michael E., M.Div., M.A. (2005)

Sacred Heart Rectory

243 Lafayette Ave.

Palmerton, PA 18071-1511

Phone: 610-826-2335

Fax: 610-826-5360

Email: [emailprotected]

MUNYANEZA, Rev. Elias D., A. J. (1991)

Our Lady of Mercy Rectory
132 S. Fifth St.
Easton, PA 18042-4418
Phone: 610-252-7381
Fax: 610-252-6757
Email:[emailprotected]
Chaplain, Easton Hospital
250 S. 21st St.
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: 610-250-4027
Chaplain, St. Luke’s University Health Network – Anderson Campus
1872 St. Luke Blvd.
Easton, PA 18045
Phone: 484-503-3000

N

NADOLSKI, Rev. Kevin M., O.S.F.S. (1997)

DeSales University
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Residence Phone: 202-498-6000
Vice President for Mission
Office Phone: 610-282-1100, Ext. 1580
Fax: 610-282-2059
Email: [emailprotected]

O

O’NYAMWARO, Rev. Richard O., A.J., M.A., B.C.C. (1991)

Director, Mission Promotion
Apostles of Jesus Mission Office
829 Main St.
Northampton, PA 18067-1838
Phone: 610-502-1728, Ext. 303
Fax: 610-502-1733
Email: [emailprotected],[emailprotected]

ORSULAK, Rev. Msgr. Thomas J., M.Div. Th.M. (1990)

St. Peter the Apostle Rectory
322 S. Fifth St.
Reading, PA 19602-2311
Phone: 610-372-9652
Fax: 610-374-3351
Email: [emailprotected]

P

PALMIERI, Rev. Luigi, S.T.L., M.A. (1967)

Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-867-1256
Phone: 610-694-0395 Ext. 409

PENDERGRAFT, Rev. Gregory, F.S.S.P. (2005)

Holy Ghost Rectory

417 Carlton Ave.

Bethlehem, PA 18015-1535

Phone: 610-867-9382

Fax: 610-867-6839

Email: [emailprotected]

PENDZICK, Rev. John S., M.Div., M.A. (1997)

St. Thomas More Rectory
1040 Flexer Ave.
Allentown, PA 18103-5520
Phone:610-433-7413
Fax: 610-433-2308
Email: [emailprotected]

PHAM, Rev. Dominic Thao, M.Div. (1998)

St. Mary, Ringtown and St. Joseph, Sheppton
St. Joseph Rectory
14 E. Oak St.
Sheppton, PA 18248
Mailing Address:Parish Center
84 N. Center St.
Ringtown, PA 17967-9731
Phone: 610-390-9782
Fax:570-889-5005
Email: [emailprotected]

PHAM, Rev. Quyet A., M.Div. (2004)

St. Paul Rectory
151 N. Ninth St.
Reading, PA 19601-3613
Phone: 610-372-1531
Fax: 610-372-7478
Email: [emailprotected]

PONGANTUNG, Rev. Herman, M.S.C. (1993)

Cathedral of St. Catherine of Siena

18th and Turner Sts.

Allentown, PA 18104-5617

Phone: 610-433-6461

Fax: 610-433-5452

Email: [emailprotected]

POTTS, Rev. Robert J. (1964)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Ursula Parish, Fountain Hill
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Rectory
618 Fullerton Ave.
Whitehall, PA 18052-6727
Phone: 610-266-0695
Email: [emailprotected]

R

RADOCHA, Rev. Msgr. Stephen J., V.F., M.Div., Th.M. (1977)

St. Jane Frances de Chantal Rectory
123 S. Nulton Ave.
Easton, PA 18045-3791
Phone: 610-253-3553
Fax: 610-253-5711
Email: [emailprotected]

REICHERT, Rev. Msgr. James J., M.Div. (1971)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Rocco Parish, Martins Creek
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 104
Email: [emailprotected]

RIPP, Anthony, M.S.C. (1967)

Sacred Heart Villa
3300 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9563
Phone: 610-282-1415

RITZ, Very Rev. Eugene P., M.Div., M.A., J.C.L. (2009)

St. Joseph the Worker Rectory
1879 Applewood Dr.
Orefield, PA 18069-9536
Phone: 610-395-2876
Fax: 610-395-2616
Email: [emailprotected]

Vicar for Clergy

Mailing Address: PO Box F

Allentown, PA 18105-1538

Phone: 610-437-0755

Fax: 610-433-7822

Director, Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation
Judge, Diocesan Tribunal
7660 Imperial Way, Suite 125
Allentown, PA 18195-1016
Phone: 610-332-0442, Ext. 2017
Fax: 610-332-0444

RODGERS, Rev. Philip F., M.Div. (1981)

St. Patrick Rectory
319 Mahantongo St.
Pottsville, PA 17901-3012
Phone: 570-622-1802
Fax: 570-622-2593
Email: [emailprotected]

RODRIGUEZ, Rev. Juan E., M.Div. (2021)

St. Peter the Apostle Rectory
322 S. Fifth St.
Reading, PA 19602-2311
Phone: 610-372-9652
Fax: 610-374-3351
Email: [emailprotected]

ROTHERMEL, Rev. Paul L., M.Div., Th.M., M.A. (1994)

Saint Mary Rectory
14833 Kutztown Rd.
Kutztown, PA 19530-8301
Phone: 570-624-9113
Fax: 610-683-7625
Email: [emailprotected]
Substitute Sacramental Ministry

S

SACKS, Rev. Msgr. Edward R., M.Ed. (1964)

Pastor Emeritus,Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bethlehem
3219 Santee Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020-2833
Phone: 610-867-8409
Fax: 610-867-4870
Email: [emailprotected]

SCHEAFFER, Rev. Msgr. Walter T., M.Ed. (1966)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Mary Parish, Kutztown
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 206
Email: [emailprotected]

SCHLERT, Most Rev. Alfred A., D.D., J.C.L. (1987)

Office of the Bishop
4029 W. Tilghman St.
PO Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822

SCHOENAUER, Rev. Msgr. Francis P., M.Div. (1973)

Pastor Emeritus, Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena Parish, Allentown
St. Thomas More Rectory
1040 Flexer Ave.
Allentown, PA 18103-5520
Phone: 610-433-7413
Fax: 610-433-2308
Email: [emailprotected]

SEARLES, Rev. Mark R., M.Div., M.A. (2014)

Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
123 S. NultonAve.
Easton, PA 18045-3791
Email: [emailprotected]
Director of Vocations
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Phone: 610-437-0755
Fax: 610-433-7822
Chaplain, Newman Center, Lehigh University
417 Carlton Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone: 610-867-9382
Email: [emailprotected]

SEDAR, Rev. Adam C., M.A., M.Div. (1998)

St. Nicholas Rectory
1152 Oak Rd.
Walnutport, PA 18088-9728
Phone: 610-767-3107
Fax: 610-760-6241
Email: [emailprotected]

SHANFELT, Rev. Thomas G., M.A. (1978)

231 Alum St., Apt. # 2
Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: 484-613-0416

SHAYO, Rev. Barnabas, A.J. (1998)

St. Patrick Rectory
319 Mahantongo St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone: 570-622-1802
Fax: 570-622-2593
Email: [emailprotected]

SHEEHAN, Rev. Joseph A. (1959)

Pastor Emeritus St. Joseph Parish, Easton
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 203

SMIECH, Reverend Charles, O.F.M. (1981)

St Francis Retreat House

3908 Chipman Road

Easton, Pennsylvania 18045-3014

Phone: 610-258-3053

SMITH, Rev. Msgr. Joseph P.T., M.A. (1960)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Catharine of Siena Parish, Reading
St. Joseph the Worker Rectory
1879 Applewood Dr.
Orefield, PA 18069-9536
Phone: 610-395-8066
Fax: 610-395-2616
Email: [emailprotected]

SOBIESIAK, Rev. Msgr. Joseph R., M.Div., Th.M. (1976)

3660 North Laurelwood Loop
Beverly Hills, FL 34465-3305
Cell: 352-501-9648
Email: [emailprotected]

STAJKOWSKI, Rev. Leo S. (1966)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Mary Parish, Reading
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395, Ext. 106

STOKES, Rev. Jason F., M.Div., M.A. (2011)

Holy Family Rectory
538 Sunbury St.
Minersville, PA 17954-1016
Phone:570-544-4741
Fax:570-544-4742
Email: [emailprotected]

T

TANDAYU, Rev. Jonas, M.S.C. (1982)

Holy Family Rectory
23 Forest Dr.
Nazareth, PA 18064-1300
Phone: 610-759-0870
Fax: 610-746-2026
Email: [emailprotected]

TAUBER, Very Rev. Jerome A., V.R. M.Div., S.T.B. (2002)

St. Anne Rectory
450 E. Washington Ave.
Bethlehem, PA 18017-5944
Phone: 610-867-5039
Fax: 610-882-4094
Email: [emailprotected]

Vicar for Religious

Mailing Address: PO Box F

Allentown, PA 18105-1538
Chaplain, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Fountain Hill and St. Luke’s VNA Hospice
801 Ostrum St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone: 484-526-4772

THOMAS, Rev. James P., M.Div. (1976)

905 N. Allerton Rd.
Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: 618-416-3176
Email: [emailprotected]

TOBIAS, Rev. Joseph F., M.S.C. (1966)

Sacred Heart Villa
3300 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034
Phone: 610-282-1415
Fax: 610-282-0610
Email: [emailprotected]

TOLENTINO, Rev. Eric N., M.Div. (2006)

Annunciation B.V.M. Parish
122 Union St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032-1923
Phone: 610-264-0332
Email: [emailprotected]

TORMA, Rev. Andrew, M.S.C. (1976)

Sacred Heart Villa
3300 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9563
Phone: 610-282-1415, Ext. 24
Fax: 610-282-0610
Email: [emailprotected]

TORPEY, Rev. James M., M.Div., Th.M. (1983)

Email: [emailprotected]

TRESTON, Rev. Msgr. James A. (1960)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Sinking Spring
Holy Family Villa
1325 Prospect St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-4916
Phone: 610-694-0395 Ext. 404
Email: [emailprotected]

W

WARD, Rev. James J., M.Div. (1973)

Pastor Emeritus, Immaculate Conception, Jim Thorpe
Email: [emailprotected]

WARGO, Rev. Msgr. Robert J., M.Div. (1972)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Orefield
PO Box 59
Laporte, PA 18626
Email: [emailprotected]

WEISENBERGER, Rev. Leon, M.S.C. (1959)

Sacred Heart Villa
3300 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034
Phone: 610-282-1415, Ext. 14
Fax: 610-282-0610
Email: [emailprotected]

WHALEN, Rev. Joseph T., M.Div. (1971)

Pastor Emeritus, St. Richard Parish, Barnesville
160 White Oak Dr.
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-9594
Phone: 570-325-8262
Email: [emailprotected]

Y

YEBOAH, Rev. Samuel (2015)

Sacred Heart Parish and Holy Rosary Parish
Sacred Heart Rectory
Lakeview Dr. and Cherry St.
PO Box 6217
Reading, PA 19610-0217
Phone: 610-372-4010
Fax: 610-372-4926
Email: [emailprotected]
Hospital Ministry: Reading Hospital – Tower Health, Reading

YENUSHOSKY, Rev. Msgr. Daniel J., V.F., M.Div., Th.M. (1977)

Holy Trinity Rectory
4102 S. Church St.
Whitehall, PA 18052-2415
Phone: 610-262-9315
Fax: 610-261-3576
Email: [emailprotected]

YORK, Rev. Msgr. Vincent P., M.Ed. (1968)

Pastor Emeritus, SaintElizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl
61 Bluebell Lane
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: 570-657-8479
Email: [emailprotected]

Z

ZELONIS, Rev. Christopher M., M.Div., M.A. S.T.B. (2003)

SS. Peter and Paul Rectory
260 N. Third St.
Lehighton, PA 18235-1595
Phone: 610-377-3690
Fax: 610-377-0721
Email: [emailprotected]

ZEMANIK, Rev. Msgr. Edward S., M.Div. (1981)

St. Ambrose Rectory
201 Randel St.
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-1495
Phone: 570-385-1031
Fax: 570-385-1035
Email: [emailprotected]

Priests and Deacons | Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown (2024)

FAQs

What is the Allentown Diocese scandal? ›

The report found that “Pennsylvania Dioceses routinely hid reports of child sex abuse crimes while the statute of limitations for those crimes expired.” (Report, pg. 307). The grand jury uncovered evidence of sexual abuse of minors committed by dozens of priests including priests in the Diocese of Allentown.

What can a deacon do that a priest cannot? ›

A deacon mostly works in his home congregation to support the priests. If a priest is unavailable, a deacon will hold a divine service, without the act of communion. (Only priests and up can consecrate holy communion.)

Can a married man become a Catholic deacon? ›

By contrast, a permanent deacon is a man who is not being formed for the priesthood but to be ordained a deacon permanently. Married men may become permanent deacons and have families; they often work in a secular job in addition to their diaconal role.

Can a Catholic deacon perform a mass? ›

However, deacons cannot celebrate Mass (i.e., consecrate the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ), hear confessions, or anoint the sick—these sacraments are reserved for ordained priests. Additionally, the sacrament of Holy Orders can only be administered by a bishop.

What priest went to jail? ›

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jaime Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias, a/k/a “Father Gonzalez,” 69, a former Catholic priest, of Laurens, was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison following a conviction for transportation of a minor with intent to engage in illegal sexual acts.

Why is bishop Hubbard leaving the priesthood? ›

Ultimately, a firestorm of sexual abuse allegations against clergy officials, including him — the latter of which he repeatedly denied — resulted in public backlash against the spiritual leader. In his later years, he placed himself on voluntary leave from the priesthood and exited the public eye.

What is the wife of a deacon called? ›

Diakonissa is a Greek title of honor that is used to refer to a deacon's wife. It is derived from diakonos—the Greek word for deacon (literally, "server").

Can a Catholic deacon marry a couple? ›

A deacon, therefore, can validly officiate at a Catholic marriage ceremony, as long as he has been delegated to do so by the pastor. Canon Law specifically limits the celebration of Mass to an ordained priest; priests are the only ones that can consecrate the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ.

Can a deacon be fired? ›

A permanent deacon can be removed from the clerical state through the canonical process of dismissal or through the grant of a dispensation from the obligations of Holy Orders.

Can a Catholic deacon remarry if his wife dies? ›

Once the marriage bond is dissolved at the death of the spouse, those canonical conditions continue, at which point the deacon is now under the vow of celibacy.

What disqualifies you from being a deacon? ›

Are you “Addicted to Intoxicating Substances” (1 Tim. 3:8)? A man is disqualified for the office of deacon if he is addicted to strong drink or other intoxicating substances. Such a person lacks self-control and is undisciplined.

How do you address a Catholic deacon? ›

The norm for addressing deacons in the western Church is “Deacon [Last Name],” although many deacons I know prefer “Deacon [First Name]” (which is the norm in eastern Churches).

What are the 8 duties of a deacon? ›

The ministry to which a person is called when he or she becomes a deacon or deaconess includes the following duties:
  • Greeting and Ushering. ...
  • Upkeep of Church Property. ...
  • Security. ...
  • Visitation. ...
  • Assisting with the Baptismal Ceremony. ...
  • Assisting with the Communion Service. ...
  • Caring for the Congregation.

Can a Catholic deacon have kids? ›

If single or widowed, deacons are expected to lead a life of celibacy. Of course, transitional deacons may not be married, as they are working toward priesthood. Deacons must meet education requirements, as well.

Can a divorced Catholic become a deacon? ›

As a general rule, divorce disqualifies a man from service as either a pastor or deacon. However, there are exceptions.

What is the Catholic Diocese scandal? ›

Eight Catholic dioceses have declared bankruptcy due to sex abuse cases from 2004 to 2011. Although bishops had been sending sexually abusive priests to facilities such as those operated by the Servants of the Paraclete since the 1950s, there was scant public discussion of the problem until the mid-1960s.

What is the controversy with Cardinal DiNardo? ›

DiNardo, currently the archbishop of Galveston-Houston, is accused of covering up abuse cases in both Iowa and Texas. According to a statement released by the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), DiNardo helped conceal admitted abuse by the Rev. Jerome Coyle and allegations against the Rev.

What are the allegations against bishop Guglielmone? ›

He was accused during a flurry of lawsuits filed in New York last year after the state extended its statute of limitations on sexual abuse cases. One of those lawsuits alleged Guglielmone sexually abused an 8-year-old boy in the late 1970s when he worked as a priest at St.

What was the Catholic priest scandal? ›

It prompted people to come forward across the US and around the world. A Church-commissioned report in 2004 said more than 4,000 US Roman Catholic priests had faced sexual abuse allegations in the last 50 years, in cases involving more than 10,000 children - mostly boys.

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Birthday: 1998-01-29

Address: Apt. 611 3357 Yong Plain, West Audra, IL 70053

Phone: +5819954278378

Job: Construction Director

Hobby: Embroidery, Creative writing, Shopping, Driving, Stand-up comedy, Coffee roasting, Scrapbooking

Introduction: My name is Dr. Pierre Goyette, I am a enchanting, powerful, jolly, rich, graceful, colorful, zany person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.