Clergy appointments | March 2021

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., announced the following appointments: 

PASTORS

Reverend Scott F. Attanasio has been appointed Pastor at Saint Joseph Parish, Bogota effective immediately. 

Reverend Monsignor Christopher J. Hynes has been appointed Pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Roseland, effective immediately.

Reverend Monsignor Ronald J. Rozniak has been granted an extension to his pastorate at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ridgewood, ending June 30, 2022.

Reverend George Faour has been granted an extension to his pastorate at Saint John, Orange, ending July 1, 2022.

Reverend Jacek Marchewka has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Mahwah, ending July 1, 2027.

Reverend Thomas Dente has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Notre Dame Parish, North Caldwell, ending July 1, 2027.

Very Reverend Michael J. Sheehan, VF, has been granted an extension to his pastorate at Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, River Edge, ending July 1, 2022.

Reverend Stephen Cinque has been granted an extension to his pastorate at Our Lady of Good Council, Washington Township, ending July 1, 2022.

Reverend Ivan Sciberras has been granted an extension to his pastorate at Saint Peter, Belleville ending July 1, 2022.

Reverend Canon Joseph Urban has been granted an extension to his pastorate at Saint Anthony of Padua, Jersey City ending July 1, 2022.

DEAN

Very Reverend Herman Kinzler, O.Carm., has been appointed Dean of Southeast Bergen, Deanery 6, for a period of 5 years, ending March 1, 2026.

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Reverend Marek R. Bokota has been appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint Philip the Apostle Parish, Saddle Brook, effective March 29, 2021.

IN RESIDENCE

Reverend Juan P. Esteban Carrillo has been assigned to residence at Immaculate Conception Parish, Elizabeth, effective February 15, 2021, during his studies at the Universidad Pontificia de Mexico.

INCARDINATED

Reverend Ranulfo Docabo has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Newark effective March 3, 2021.  Father is the current Administrator of Saint Anthony of Padua in Belleville.

RETIREMENTS

Reverend William A. Mahon has been granted retirement effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Victor E. Paloma has been granted retirement effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Joseph F. Barbone has been granted retirement effective July 1, 2021.