Clergy appointments | April 2023

PASTORS

Father Fernando E. Guillen has been appointed pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Ridgefield Park, effective July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2029.

Father Roberto A. Lamirez has been appointed pastor of the Church of Saint Anne, Garwood, effective July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2029.

Father Thomas P. Quinn has been appointed pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Hackensack, effective July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2029.

ADMINISTRATORS

Father Antonio Santana Dos Santos, S.A.C. has been appointed administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Fairview, effective March 10, 2023.

Father Gelson Luiz Mikuszka, C.Ss.R. has been appointed administrator of Saint James Parish, Newark, effective March 20, 2023.

RENEWALS

Father Leonardo Caceres has been granted another term serving as pastor of Notre Dame du Rouet in the Archdiocese of Montpellier, France, ending June 30, 2026.

Father Antonio F. DaSilva has been granted another term as pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Newark, ending June 30, 2029.

TRANSITIONAL DEACON

Deacon Joseph Pavone has been assigned to Saint Anastasia, Teaneck, for ministry and residence, effective March 1, 2023.

CHAPLAIN

Father Moris Montoya has been appointed Chaplain of the KOC, Star of the Sea Council #371, Bayonne, effective April 13, 2023.

Father Bryan Page has been appointed Police Chaplain of the Jersey City Police Department, Jersey City, effective March 22, 2023.

Father Adrian Tibezuka Zikambona has been assigned to Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Short Hills, for service as Chaplain at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, effective June 1, 2023.

RETIREMENT

Father Frank J. Rocchi, VF has been granted retirement, effective June 30, 2023.