Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney announced the following appointments:
Rev. Jared Brogan, S.T.L.,
has been appointed Pastor of Saint Brendan and Saint George Parish, Clifton, effective July 1, 2026, while continuing as Director of Worship.
Rev. Kamil Kiszka
has been appointed Administrator of Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish, Boonton, with residence at St. Virgil’s, Morris Plains, effective July 1, 2026.
Rev. Lukasz Iwanczuk
has been appointed Temporary Administrator of Saint Jude Parish, Hopatcong, effective July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
Rev. Peter Wierzbicki
has been granted a sabbatical, effective July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
Rev. Emerson R.P. Francisco
has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Parish in the Cedar Knolls neighborhood of Hanover Township, effective July 1, 2026.
Rev. William Alex Nevitt IV
has been appointed to theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, effective July 1, 2026.
Rev. Lucas Sebastian Folan
has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Boonton, effective July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Upon conclusion of the pastoral assignment, he is appointed to theological studies at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas, Rome, effective October 1, 2026.
Rev. Jender Arley Medina Palencia
has been appointed Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Paterson, effective July 1, 2026.
Rev. Jesus Peralta has
been appointed to service outside the Diocese in the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, effective July 1, 2026.
Rev. Monsignor Joseph T. Anginoli
has been granted retirement, effective June 30, 2026.
Rev. Stanley Barron
has been granted retirement, effective June 30, 2026.
Rev. Sigmund Peplowski
has been granted retirement, effective June 30, 2026.
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