Clergy appointments | March 2022

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

Pastor

Very Reverend Michael J. Sheehan, V.F., has been granted an extension to his pastorate at Saint Peter the Apostle Parish, River Edge, ending July 1, 2023.

Parochial Vicar

Reverend Julio Cesar Lopes de Souza has been appointed parochial vicar of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Elizabeth, New Jersey, effective immediately.

Chaplain

Very Reverend Sean A. Manson, VF, has been appointed chaplain of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office of Community Engagement Division and Chaplain Bureau, effective immediately.

In Residence

Reverend Paul Houlis has been assigned to residence at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Linden, New Jersey, effective March 1, 2022.

Other

Reverend Carmine Rizzi has been appointed to full-time studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, to pursue Doctoral Studies in Canon Law, effective August 1, 2022.

Reverend Armand Mantia has been appointed as a member of the Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Newark, effective immediately to expire June 30, 2024.

Reverend Renata Bautista has been appointed as a member of the Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Newark, effective immediately to expire June 30, 2025.

Deacon Asterio Velasco has been appointed a member of the Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Newark, effective immediately to expire June 30, 2025.

Released

Reverend Robert S. Gajewski, has been granted an extension to his release to the Diocese of Paterson for three years from July 1, 2022 until July 1, 2025 as Superior of the Bethlehem Hermitage in Chester, New Jersey.

Retirement

Reverend Minh Tri Nguyen has been granted retirement, effective March 1, 2022.

Reverend Monsignor Robert E. Harahan has been granted retirement, effective July 1, 2022.

Reverend Monsignor Ronald J. Marczewski has been granted retirement, effective July 1, 2022.