The Diocese of Columbus announced the following clergy assignments that went into effect on the dates listed below:
Reverend Mr. Michael Sowers, from service outside the diocese, to diaconal ministry, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove City, effective immediately.
Confirming the appointment of the Provincial of the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers of St. Augustine Province, Reverend Anthony Baetzold, CFR, from service outside of the diocese, to Parochial Vicar, Christ the King Church and St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Columbus, effective November 12, 2023.
Confirming the appointment of the Provincial of the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers of St. Augustine Province, Reverend Reynaldo Frias-Santana, OFM, Cap., from in residence, Christ the King Church and St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Columbus, to service outside of the diocese, November 12, 2023.
Confirming the assignment of the Superior General of the Missionary Servants of the Word, Reverend Eduardo Velázquez, MSP, from Administrator, St. Agnes Church, Columbus, to service outside the diocese, effective November 1, 2023.
Confirming the assignment of the Superior General of the Missionary Servants of the Word, Reverend Juan Fernando Bonilla Sánchez, MSP, from service outside the diocese, to Administrator, St. Agnes Church, Columbus, effective November 1, 2023.
Reverend Brian Beal, from Pastor, St. Mary Church, Portsmouth; Holy Redeemer Church, Portsmouth; St. Peter in Chains Church, Wheelersburg; and Holy Trinity Church, Pond Creek, to Leave of Absence, effective October 30, 2023.
Reverend Peter Gideon, from retirement, to Administrator Pro Tem, St. Mary Church, Portsmouth; Holy Redeemer Church, Portsmouth; St. Peter in Chains Church, Wheelersburg; and Holy Trinity Church, Pond Creek, effective October 30, 2023.
Confirming the assignment of the Superior General of the Pallotine Fathers, Reverend Michael Wojciak, SAC, from service outside the diocese, to Chaplain, St. Charles Preparatory School with residence at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Columbus, effective October 3, 2023.