The following clergy assignments were announced by the diocese during the weekend of June 28-29:
Reverend Tesfaye P. Botachew, to Full-Time Diocesan Director of Multicultural Ministry, continuing in residence at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Pickerington, effective July 8, 2025.
Confirming the appointment of the Provincial of the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers of St. Augustine Province, Reverend Brian Stacy, OFM Cap, from service outside the diocese to pastor, Christ the King Parish and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Columbus, effective July 1, 2025.
Confirming the appointment of the Provincial of the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers of St. Augustine Province, Reverend Stephen Fernandes, OFM Cap, Pastor, Christ the King Parish and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Columbus, to service outside the diocese, effective July 1, 2025.
Reverend Patrick Toner, Administrator, St. Mary Parish, Delaware, to retirement, effective July 8, 2025.
Reverend Peter Gideon, Administrator, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Columbus, to retirement, effective June 1, 2025.
Reverend Kyle Tennant, to Chaplain and High School Theology Teacher at Bishop Ready High School, in residence at St. Mary Parish, German Village, effective July 8, 2025.
Confirming the appointment of the Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, Reverend Cornelius Avaritt, OP, from service outside of the diocese to Parochial Vicar, St. Patrick Church, Columbus, effective July 1, 2025.
Confirming the appointment of the Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, Reverend Albert Connor Dempsey, OP, Parochial Vicar, St. Patrick Church, Columbus, to service outside of the diocese, effective July 1, 2025.
Confirming the appointment by the Provincial of the Theatine Fathers in the United States, Reverend Victor Mendez Cano, CR, Parochial Vicar, St. Peter St. Joan of Arc Parish; to service outside of the diocese, effective July 8, 2025.