Official appointments - 2007
These appointments are 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 2007.
Published November 9, 2007
Rev. William G. Marks, pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, to administrator pro tem of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon and St. John the Baptist Parish in Dover, while continuing as pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, effective Nov. 28, 2007.
Published October 26, 2007
Rev. Edward Boren, O.F.M., St. Louis Province of the Sacred Heart, to Hispanic ministry at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, effective Oct. 31, 2007.
Rev. Scott E. Nobbe, associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and Hispanic sacramental assistance at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis and part time as liaison to Hispanic ministry for the archdiocese, now continuing as associate pastor of St. Monica Parish and part-time liaison to Hispanic ministry for the archdiocese, effective Oct. 31, 2007.
Rev. Harold W. Rightor II, pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, to associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis and St. Ann Parish in Indianapolis, with
residence at St. Ann Parish in Indianapolis, effective Nov. 28, 2007.
Rev. George R. Plaster, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon and St. John the Baptist Parish in Dover, to pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, effective Nov. 28, 2007.
Published October 12, 2007
Rev. Donald L. Schmidlin, retired, to sacramental minister of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, effective immediately.
Rev. Humbert Moster, O.F.M., Cincinnati Province of St. John the Baptist, to sacramental minister of St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County and continuing as sacramental minister of St. Peter Parish in Franklin County, both in the Batesville Deanery.
Published September 14, 2007
Rev. Juan José Valdés, associate pastor of St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis, to Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, effective immediately.
Published September 7, 2007
Rev. Vincent Amusuo, Diocese of Okigwe, Imo State, Nigeria, to associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Aurora, effective Aug. 30, 2007.
Published August 24, 2007
Effective immediately
Rev. Noah Casey, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, incardinated into the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from the Order of St. Benedict, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, and continuing as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish.
Rev. Dennis Duvelius, from administrator to pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville.
Published August 17, 2007
Effective immediately
Rev. Paul Landwerlen, reappointed administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Shelby County.
Rev. Uzoma E. Uwakwe, Diocese of Aba, Nigeria, appointed associate pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. David K. Kobak, OFM, Cincinnati Province of St. John the Baptist, appointed associate pastor of Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg.
Published May 18, 2007
Effective July 3, 2007
Rev. Msgr. Bernard R. Schmitz, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris and administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Milan and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County, to pastor emeritus of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris and granted permission to retire.
Rev. Gregory D. Bramlage, pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman, to administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Milan and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County, and continuing as pastor of St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman.
Rev. Pascal E. Nduka, from Issele-Uku Diocese, Delta State, Nigeria, associate pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis, to administrator of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris.
Rev. J. Peter Gallagher, part-time associate pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, to sacramental assistant at St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis and Holy Trinity Parish in Indianapolis, and continuing as chaplain of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis, with residence at St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Robert J. Robeson, sacramental assistant at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, to sacramental assistant at St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg and continuing as rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary at Marian College in Indianapolis, with residence at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis.
Rev. Mr. Thomas G. Kovatch, to be ordained a priest on June 2, 2007, to associate pastor of Holy Family Parish, St. Andrew Parish and St. Mary Parish in Richmond, and chaplain of Seton Catholic High School in Richmond.
Rev. Eric Augenstein, associate pastor of Holy Family Parish, St. Andrew Parish and St. Mary Parish in Richmond, and chaplain of Seton Catholic High School in Richmond, to administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany.
Rev. Paul D. Etienne, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, to vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary at Marian College in Indianapolis and pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, with residence at St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Robert W. Sims, pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, to pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Jeffrey H. Godecker, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis, to chaplain of the Butler University Newman Center in Indianapolis and sacramental minister at Good Shepherd Parish in Indianapolis, with residence at Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Brian G. Esarey, associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, to administrator of St. Martin Parish in Yorkville and St. Paul Parish in New Alsace and sacramental minister at St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County.
Rev. Harold W. Rightor II, pastor of St. Martin Parish in Yorkville and St. Paul Parish in New Alsace and sacramental minister at St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County, to pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Mr. Randall R. Summers, to be ordained a priest on June 2, 2007, to associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Dominic Chukwudi, from Issele-Uku Diocese, Delta State, Nigeria, associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, to administrator of Annunciation Parish in Brazil and Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville, with residence at Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville.
Rev. Stephen T. Jarrell, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle and Annunciation Parish in Brazil, to pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle and continuing as chaplain at DePauw University in Greencastle and the Indiana State Farm in Putnamville.
Rev. Mathew Joseph Choorapanthiyil, O.C.D., from Malabar Province, Kerala, India, administrator of Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville, to Provincial assignment.
Rev. Joseph M. Feltz, pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg and dean of the Batesville Deanery, to administrator of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Aurora and continuing as pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg and dean of the Batesville Deanery.
Rev. Michael Osemene, from Issele-Uku Diocese, Delta State, Nigeria, sacramental ministry at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, to associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Aurora, with residence at St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg.
Rev. Christopher A. Craig, pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Aurora, to pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville.
Rev. Donald A. Quinn, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville, to sacramental assistant at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood and hospital ministry.
Rev. Mr. Eric Nagel, to be ordained a priest on June 2, 2007, to associate pastor of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood and associate director of vocations for the archdiocese.
Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, associate pastor of St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis and director of youth and young adult ministry for the archdiocese, to director of youth ministry for the archdiocese and continuing as associate pastor of St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. James R. Bonke, defender of the bond for the Metropolitan Tribunal for the archdiocese and weekend sacramental assistance at St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis and Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, to part-time associate pastor of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis while continuing as defender of the bond for the Metropolitan Tribunal, with residence at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral rectory in Indianapolis.
Rev. Mike Onwuegbuzie, from Issele-Uku Diocese, Delta State, Nigeria, associate pastor of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood, to Issele-Uku diocesan assignment.
Rev. Robert J. Hankee, pastor of St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon, St. John Parish in Osgood and St. Magdalen Parish in New Marion, and sacramental minister at Immaculate Conception Parish in Millhousen and St. Denis Parish in Jennings County, to pastor of St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon and sacramental minister at Immaculate Conception Parish in Millhousen and St. Denis Parish in Jennings County.
Rev. Shaun P. Whittington, instructor at Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison, with residence and assisting at St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg, to administrator of St. John Parish in Osgood and St. Magdalen Parish in New Marion, and chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison.
Rev. Thomas E. Clegg, pastor of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Jeffersonville, to pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Jeffersonville and Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Jeffersonville.
Sister Shirley Gerth, O.S.F., reappointed parish life coordinator of St. Rose Parish in Knightstown and St. Anne Parish in New Castle.
Rev. Wilfred E. Day, pastor of Holy Family Parish in New Albany, to dean of the New Albany Deanery and continuing as pastor of Holy Family Parish in New Albany.
Deacon John J. Chlopecki, parish deacon assignment at St. Nicholas Parish in Ripley County, to parish deacon assignment at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Morris.
Effective Sept. 5, 2007
Rev. Stephan Brown, S.V.D., pastor of St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis, to Society of Divine Word assignment.
Rev. Eusebius C. Mbidoaka, from Orlu Diocese, Nigeria, to administrator of St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis and sacramental minister at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, vicar for advocacy for priests, dean of the Indianapolis North Deanery, and priest moderator and sacramental minister of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, continuing as pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, vicar for advocacy for priests, dean of the Indianapolis North Deanery and priest moderator of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Robert T. Hausladen, associate pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, sacramental minister of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, continuing as associate pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis.
Effective Oct. 3, 2007
Rev. Patrick J. Beidelman, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis and director of liturgy for the Office of Worship for the archdiocese, granted permission to pursue graduate studies in Rome.
Rev. Julian Peters, O.S.B., Saint Meinrad Archabbey, administrator pro-tem of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis and interim director of liturgy for the Office of Worship for the archdiocese.
Effective Dec. 1, 2007
Sister Christine Ernstes, O.S.F., reappointed parish life coordinator of Immaculate Conception Parish in Millhousen and St. Denis Parish in Jennings County.
Published March 23, 2007
Rev. Michael C. Fritsch, pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington, appointed to a second six-year term, effective July 2, 2007.
Rev. Stanley J. Herber, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville, appointed to an additional one-year term while continuing as dean of the Connersville Deanery and administrator of St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty, effective Aug. 15, 2007.
Published February 16, 2007
Rev. John P. McCaslin, administrator of St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis, appointed pastor of St. Anthony Parish while continuing as administrator of Holy Trinity Parish in Indianapolis, effective immediately.
Rev. Joseph R. Kern reappointed dean of the Terre Haute Deanery for a three-year term, effective Feb. 18, 2007.
Rev. Oscar Humberto Anguiano Mendoza from the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico, to Hispanic Ministry at Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis, with residence at Holy Spirit Parish, late announcement effective Oct. 19, 2006.
Rev. Juan José Valdéz Gomez from the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico, to associate pastor of St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis, late announcement effective Oct. 19, 2006.
Published January 19, 2007
Rev. Mathew Joseph Choorapanthiyil, O.C.D.,
chaplain for the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at the Monastery of St. Joseph in Terre Haute, to temporary administrator of Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville,
effective Jan. 10, 2007.
Rev. Scott Nobbe, Hispanic ministry in the Indianapolis West Deanery, liaison for Hispanic ministry in the
archdiocese and part-time assistant to Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, to associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and Hispanic sacramental assistance for St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis while continuing as part-time liaison for Hispanic ministry in the archdiocese, effective Jan. 10, 2007.
Rev. Gerald F. Burkert, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove, previously granted permission to retire effective Jan. 17, 2007, will remain pastor until July 3, 2007.
Rev. Stanley Pondo, completing graduate studies in Rome, appointed administrator of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove, effective July 3, 2007.
Rev. Henry Tully, pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, granted a medical leave, effective Feb. 7, 2007.
Rev. Patrick Doyle, pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish in Indianapolis, appointed temporary administrator of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Robert Robeson, rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary at Marian College in Indianapolis and providing weekend sacramental ministry at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, to weekend
sacramental ministry at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as rector of
Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary at Marian College in Indianapolis.