Members of the Paterson Diocese clergy attend the ordination to the transitional diaconate of Carlos Vargas at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Passaic on Aug. 1. (Beacon photo | Joe Gigli)

Diocese of Paterson clergy appointments: Sept./Oct., 2026

Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney announced the following appointments:

Rev. Edward Shea, OFM,
has been appointed Pastor of Saint Mary Parish, Pompton Lakes, effective September 15, 2026.


Rev. Lukasz Iwanczuk
has been appointed Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Franklin, effective October 1, 2026.


Rev. Paul Vincent Pio Octubre, S.S.P.
has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Philip Parish, Clifton, effective September 1, 2026.


Rev. Ariel Antonio Hidalgo Torres
has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Saint Brendan and Saint George Parish, Clifton, effective October 1, 2026.


Rev. Vic Karljohn R.R. Leviste
has been appointed Assistant Director of Worship, effective September 1, 2026, while continuing as parochial vicar at Saint Therese Parish, Succasunna (Roxbury Township).


Rev. Boguslaw Kobus
has been granted retirement, effective October 1, 2026.


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