Official appointments - 2011

These appointments--unless otherwise noted--were from the office of the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Archbishop of Indianapolis. They are ordered from the newest to the oldest of 2011.


Published December 23, 2011

Effective immediately

Rev. Noah Casey, rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, appointed spiritual director for the archdiocesan Deacon Formation Program and continuing as rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis.

Effective Dec. 31, 2011

Rev. Gerald Okeke, associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community parishes of Holy Family, St. Andrew and St. Mary, upon completion of five years of ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, reassigned by the Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Nigeria.

Effective Jan. 4, 2012

Rev. Jegan Peter from the Diocese of Palayamkottai, India, appointed associate pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Anto Peterraj from the Diocese of Palayamkottai, India, appointed associate pastor of SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Greenwood with additional weekend assistance at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood.

These appointments are from the office of the Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.


Published November 11, 2011

Effective Nov. 23, 2011

Rev. Msgr. William F. Stumpf, moderator of the curia and sacramental minister of Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh, to administrator of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield. He will continue as priest moderator of St. Agnes Parish in Nashville, St. Peter Parish in Franklin County and St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County.

Effective Jan. 1, 2012

Rev. John Joseph Meany, O.P., a member of the Province of St. Albert the Great in Chicago, to administrator of St. Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington.

These appointments are from the office of the Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.


Published July 29, 2011

Effective July 31, 2011

Rev. Gregory D. Bramlage, pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Ripley County, released to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana for service as a missionary for a period of three years.

Sister Linda A. Bates, O.S.F., pastoral associate at Christ Our Hope Parish in Harrisville, West Virginia, to parish life coordinator at St. Nicholas Parish in Ripley County.

Rev. Pascal Nduka, administrator at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris, to sacramental minister at St. Nicholas Parish in Ripley County, and continuing as administrator of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris.

Rev. Stephen W. Giannini, vicar for clergy and parish life coordinators: formation and personnel, vice chancellor, priest moderator for Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Terre Haute and Archdiocesan Judge, Metropolitan Tribunal, to priest moderator at St. Nicholas Parish in Ripley County, and continuing as vicar for clergy and parish life coordinators: formation and personnel, vice chancellor, priest moderator for Sacred Heart of Jesus in Terre Haute, and Archdiocesan Judge, Metropolitan Tribunal.

Rev. Thomas R. Poulsen, O.P., superior of St. Thomas Aquinas Community in West Lafayette, Indiana, to interim administrator at Saint Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington, Indiana.


Published July 15, 2011

Effective July 6, 2011

Rev. Cassian K. Sama, O.P., ordained for the Order of Preachers on May 14, 2011, assigned as associate pastor of Saint Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington.

Deacon Michael East, associate director of deacons for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, appointed director of deacons.

Deacon Kerry Blandford, associate director of deacon formation for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, appointed director of deacon formation.

Deacon Lawrence French, assigned from St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon to St. Joseph and St. Ann Parishes in Jennings County and St. Mary Parish in North Vernon, and ministry at St. Vincent Hospital in North Vernon and Patriot Academy, Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Indiana.


Published June 10, 2011

Effective July 6, 2011

Rev. John P. McCaslin, pastor of St. Anthony Parish and administrator of Holy Trinity Parish, both in Indianapolis, appointed chaplain for the Indianapolis Fire Department while continuing as pastor of St. Anthony Parish and administrator of Holy Trinity Parish.

Rev. Stephen Akange, associate pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, to sacramental assistance at St. Louis Parish in Batesville.

Rev. Michael C. Fritsch, pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington, appointed to a three-year term as dean of the Bloomington Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington.

Rev. Richard M. Ginther, pastor of St. Margaret Mary and St. Patrick parishes in Terre Haute, appointed to a three-year term as dean of the Terre Haute Deanery and continuing as pastor of St. Margaret Mary and St. Patrick parishes in Terre Haute.

Rev. John A. Meyer, currently pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison, Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay and dean of the Seymour Deanery, and recently appointed pastor of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg effective on July 6, 2011, additionally appointed to a three-year term as dean of the Batesville Deanery effective on July 6, 2011.

Rev. Daniel J. Staublin, pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour and administrator of Our Lady of Providence Parish in Brownstown, appointed to a three-year term as dean of the Seymour Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour and administrator of Our Lady of Providence Parish in Brownstown.

Rev. James R. Wilmoth, pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery and chaplain for Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, reappointed to a three-year term as dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain for Roncalli High School in Indianapolis.

Deacon Donald Dearman, St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis and ministry at Marion County Jail #1 in Indianapolis, to St. Bernadette Parish in Indianapolis and ministry at Marion County Jails #1 and #2 in Indianapolis.

Deacon Stephen Hodges, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin and ministry at Johnson County Jail in Franklin, to SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood and chaplain for Courage ministry.

Deacon Ronald Reimer, SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood, to St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin and ministry at Johnson County Jail in Franklin.

Deacon Thomas Ward, St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and ministry at St. Vincent New Hope in Indianapolis, to St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis and continuing ministry at St. Vincent New Hope in Indianapolis.


Published May 13, 2011

Effective July 6, 2011

Rev. Gregory D. Bramlage, pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman and administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Milan and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County, to pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman.

Rev. Shaun P. Whittington, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Osgood and St. Mary Magdalen Parish in New Marion, to administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Milan and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County while continuing as pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Osgood and St. Mary Magdalen Parish in New Marion.


Published May 6, 2011

Effective July 6, 2011

Rev. Noah Casey, the pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, appointed rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Daniel B. Donohoo, the rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis, appointed spiritual director for the archdiocesan Deacon Formation Program.

Rev. Brian G. Esarey, currently assisting with weekend parish sacramental ministry, to pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix.

Rev. Michael W. Magiera, the administrator pro-tem of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, appointed administrator of Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Scott E. Nobbe, the administrator of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon and St. John Parish in Dover, and the administrator pro-tem of St. Paul Parish in New Alsace, appointed pastor of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon, St. John Parish in Dover, St. Paul Parish in New Alsace and St. Martin Parish in Yorkville.

Rev. Aaron J. Pfaff, the administrator of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix, appointed administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, the pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, appointed pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, and continuing as the vicar for religious and director of the archdiocesan Mission Office and Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Rev. Sengole Thomas, a priest of the Diocese of Palayamkottai, India, appointed associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon, St. John Parish in Dover, St. Paul Parish in New Alsace and St. Martin Parish in Yorkville.

Rev. Larry P. Crawford, the pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed for a one-year term.

Rev. Wilfred E. Day, the pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Starlight, reappointed for a one-year term and continuing as the dean of the New Albany Deanery.

Rev. Stanley J. Herber, the pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville, reappointed for a one-year term and continuing as the dean of the Connersville Deanery and the administrator of St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty.

Rev. Paul E. Landwerlen, the administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Shelby County, reappointed for a one-year term.

Rev. Paul F. Richart, the administrator of St. Paul Parish in Sellersburg, reappointed for a one-year term.

Rev. James R. Wilmoth, the pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed for a one-year term and continuing as the dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery and the chaplain of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis.


Published April 15, 2011

Effective immediately

Rev. Stanley Pondo, defender of the bond of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal, resigning from that position and appointed adjunct judicial vicar of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal after having completed graduate studies in Rome.

Effective July 6, 2011

Rev. Eric M. Augenstein, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, appointed chaplain of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville while continuing as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany.

Rev. Carlton J. Beever, pastor of St. Philip Neri Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed pastor of St. Philip Neri Parish in Indianapolis for an additional term and continuing as administrator of Holy Cross Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Mr. Dustin Boehm, being ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis on June 4, 2011, appointed associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in ­Indianapolis.

Rev. Bernard Cox, pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Danville, reappointed pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Danville for an additional term.

Rev. Christopher A. Craig, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville and dean of the Batesville Deanery, appointed pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay, and chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison and Hanover College in Hanover.

Rev. Patrick A. Doyle, pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish in Indianapolis for an additional term.

Rev. Msgr. Frederick C. Easton, vicar judicial of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal and assigned to weekend assistance at Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin, granted permission to retire and appointed adjunct judicial vicar of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal.

Rev. Richard W. Eldred, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bedford and St. Mary Parish in Mitchell, reappointed pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bedford and St. Mary Parish in Mitchell for an additional term.
Rev. John F. Geis, retired, assigned to part-time sacramental minister of St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon, Immaculate Conception Parish in Millhousen and St. Denis Parish in Jennings County.

Rev. Richard M. Ginther, pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute and St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute, reappointed pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute and St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute for an additional term.

Rev. Mark Gottemoeller, pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville, reappointed pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville for an additional term.

Rev. Jeremy M. Gries, associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, appointed administrator of St. Mary Parish in Rushville.

Rev. John M. Hall, pastor of St. Martin Parish in Martinsville and administrator of Our Lady of the Springs Parish in French Lick and Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Parish in Paoli, reappointed pastor of St. Martin Parish in Martinsville for an additional term and continuing as ­administrator of Our Lady of the Springs Parish in French Lick and Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Parish in Paoli.

Rev. Robert T. Hausladen, chaplain of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis and sacramental minister of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Terre Haute and St. Ann Parish in Terre Haute, appointed chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis and continuing as chaplain of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis and sacramental minister of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Terre Haute and St. Ann Parish in Terre Haute.

Rev. John J. Hollowell, chaplain of Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis, appointed associate pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg and continuing as chaplain of Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis.

Rev. Aaron M. Jenkins, chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, archdiocesan associate director of Vocations, and sacramental minister of St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon, Immaculate Conception Parish in Millhousen and St. Denis Parish in Jennings County, appointed administrator of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright.

Rev. Thomas G. Kovatch, pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, appointed pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington.

Rev. Louis M. Manna, pastor of Church of the American Martyrs Parish in Scottsburg and St. Patrick Parish in Salem, reappointed pastor of Church of the American Martyrs Parish in Scottsburg and St. Patrick Parish in Salem for an additional term.

Rev. John A. Meyer, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay, and chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison and Hanover College in Hanover, and dean of the Seymour Deanery, appointed pastor of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg.

Rev. Kevin Morris, pastor of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield, reappointed pastor of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield for an additional term.

Rev. Joseph L. Newton, associate pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, granted permission to pursue graduate studies.

Rev. Michael E. O’Mara, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed pastor of St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis for an additional term.

Rev. Stanley Pondo appointed vicar judicial of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal and assigned to weekend sacramental ministry at St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. William F. Stumpf, moderator of the archdiocesan Curia, assigned to weekend sacramental ministry at Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh and continuing as moderator of the archdiocesan Curia.

Rev. William J. Turner, retired, assigned to part-time sacramental minister of St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon, Immaculate Conception Parish in Millhousen and St. Denis Parish in Jennings County.

Sister Eileen Flavin, C.S.C., parish life coordinator of St. Agnes Parish in Nashville, reappointed parish life coordinator of St. Agnes Parish in Nashville for an additional term.

Sister Constance Kramer, S.P., parish life coordinator of St. Ann Parish in Terre Haute, reappointed to an additional term as parish life coordinator of St. Ann Parish in Terre Haute.

Sister Joan Slobig, S.P., parish life coordinator of St. Mary-of-the-Woods (Village) Parish in St. Mary-of-the-Woods and St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish in West Terre Haute, reappointed parish life coordinator of St. Mary-of-the-Woods (Village) Parish in St. Mary-of-the-Woods and St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish in West Terre Haute for an additional term.


Published February 25, 2011

Effective immediately

Rev. Thomas G. Kovatch, the pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, appointed the administrator pro-tem of St. Martin Parish in Yorkville while continuing as the pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright.

Rev. Scott E. Nobbe, the administrator of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon and St. John the Baptist Parish in Dover, appointed the administrator pro-tem of St. Paul Parish in New Alsace while continuing as the administrator of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon and St. John the Baptist Parish in Dover, and assisting with the needs of the Hispanic community at St. Louis Parish in Batesville.


Published February 18, 2011

Rev. Lawrence Janezic, O.F.M., a friar of the Province of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis, most recently serving as the director of the Franciscan Action Network, appointed the pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. J. Daniel Atkins, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in New Albany, appointed to work with the Catholic Campus Community group at Indiana University Southeast while continuing as the pastor of Holy Family Parish.


Published February 4, 2011

Effective Feb. 15, 2011

Rev. Timothy Sweeney, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, appointed administrator pro-tem of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington.


Published January 21, 2011

Effective Feb. 15, 2011

Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, moderator of the curia, director of the archdiocesan Mission Office and Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, leaving the positions of vicar general, moderator of the curia, and pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis; granted a sabbatical leave, and appointed vicar for religious, continuing as director of the archdiocesan Mission Office and Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and continuing residence at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis.

Rev. William F. Stumpf, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington and dean of the Bloomington Deanery, leaving those positions and appointed moderator of the curia, with residence at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Stephen W. Giannini, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, vicar for Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel, vice chancellor, and archdiocesan judge for the Metropolitan Tribunal, leaving the position of pastor and appointed to full-time vicar for Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel, while continuing as vice chancellor, and archdiocesan judge for the Metropolitan Tribunal, with residence at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis.

Rev. Eric (Rick) Nagel, Catholic chaplain at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), director of Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, and sacramental assistance at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, appointed administrator of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis while continuing as Catholic chaplain at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), and director of Young Adult and College Campus Ministry.

Rev. Michael W. Magiera, associate pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain for the Tridentine Mass Apostolate, appointed temporary administrator of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis while continuing as chaplain for the Tridentine Mass Apostolate.

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