Clergy appointments | September 2021
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., announced the following appointments:
Pastor
Reverend Duverney Bermudez has been appointed Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Elizabeth, effective September 8, 2021, and ending June 30, 2027.
Reverend Camilo Cruz has been appointed Pastor of Saint Patrick Pro Cathedral, Newark, effective September 8, 2021, and ending June 30, 2027.
Reverend Vincent D’Agostino has been appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Park Ridge, effective September 8, 2021, and ending June 30, 2027.
Reverend Tadeusz Jank has been appointed Pastor of Guardian Angel Parish, Allendale, effective September 8, 2021, and ending June 30, 2027.
Reverend Thomas Nicastro, Jr. has been appointed Pastor of Saint Mary Parish, Nutley, effective September 8, 2021, and ending June 30, 2027.
Reverend Ronnie Nombre has been appointed Pastor of Assumption of our Blessed Lady, Wood-Ridge, effective September 8, 2021, and ending June 30, 2027.
Reverend Mauro Primavera has been appointed Pastor of Saint John the Apostle Parish, Linden, effective September 8, 2021, and ending June 30, 2027.
Temporary Administrator
Very Reverend Herman Kinzler, O.Carm., V.F. has been appointed temporary administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Fairview, effective immediately.
Reverend Timothy Graff has been appointed temporary administrator of Saint Catharine Parish, Glen Rock, effective September 13, 2021.
Parochial Vicar
Reverend Jose Ignacio Avila Baron has been appointed parochial vicar of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and Saint Michael Parish, Elizabeth, effective immediately.
Dean
Very Reverend Dieuseul Adain, V.F. has had his appointment as Dean of Union County Elizabeth, Deanery 25 extended for a period of 5 years, ending September 1, 2026.
Very Reverend Joseph Furnaguera, V.F has been appointed Dean of Jersey City South, Deanery 12 for a period of 5 years, ending September 1, 2026.
Very Reverend Michael J. Kreder, V.F. has had his appointment as Dean of South Bergen, Deanery 7 extended for a period of 5 years, ending September 1, 2026.
Very Reverend Joseph A. Mancini, V.F. has had his appointment as Dean of West Hudson Deanery 14 extended for a period of 5 years, ending September 1, 2026.
Very Reverend Miguel A. Suarez, S.D.B., V.F. has been appointed Dean of Central Essex, Deanery 17 for a period of 5 years, ending September 1, 2026.
Council of Priests
Reverend Yuvan Alvarez has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Stephen A. Carey has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Monsignor Robert E. Emery has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Vincent Fortunato, OFM. Cap. has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Richard Kelly has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Monsignor Robert S. Meyer has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend John V. Nazzaro, S.D.B. has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Bryan E. Page has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Mauro Primavera has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Manuel Rios has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
Reverend Ernest Rush has been elected to the Council of Priests for a period of three years, ending September 2024.
In Residence
Reverend Andrwos Habash has been appointed to residence in Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Lyndhurst, effective immediately.
Retirement
Reverend Thomas S. Wisniewski has been granted retirement effective September 13, 2021.