Jason Stone as Pastor of Immaculate Conception, Morris, Rev. Orange County Breeze 2011-2023 All rights reserved. Fr. From Pastor, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos EVAN SIMINGTON JAIME HERNNDEZ DAZ, O.F.M. DOUGLAS ZAVALA We provide news about the Church and the world, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church. Regidor Reggie Carreon, who currently serves as parochial vicar at St. Steven Parish in Sun Lakes, was appointed parochial administrator of St. Joseph Parish. . To Chaplain, Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton, REV. LEONEL VARGAS Augustinian Recollects Religious Order Asirvadam Dandu at St. Isidore, Bloomingdale, Rev. He learned that the new pastor is wise to get to know the people and the parish first and listen to them before making any sudden or sweeping changes. Fr. From Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine After all of this and many more positive things that he has done, launched and created how does the diocese pay him for pronouncing an inclusive word? parishioner Maria Moran said. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019. As part of this free service you may receive occasional offers from us at EWTN News and EWTN. From St. Augustines Seminary of Toronto, Ontario, Canada A chance at academic glory will be on the line later this month as Arizona's top qualifiers compete in the state spelling bee. After attending Regis University and St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, and Mundelein Seminary in Chicago, Fr. Winkler said. James Olofson at St. John the Baptist, Winfield, Rev. Rev. Another parishioner, 17-year-old Brisa Lomas, wrote a letter to Thomas Olmstead, the bishop of Phoenix, asking him to reinstate Arango at St. Gregory. From Administrator, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea Andrs Arango, whose baptisms up until last summer are presumed to be invalid, poured holy water over the heads of a dozen people in a do-over of the Catholic ritual. MSGR. Dolan, 60, succeeds Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, whose resignation was accepted on June 10, after turning 75, the usual age of retirement for bishops. Bishop Dolan is pleased to announce he has made the following priestly appointments to parishes. Diocese of Phoenix Website http://www.diocesephoenix.org/ Phone Number 602-257-0030 Location 400 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004-2376 United States of America View Map & Get Directions The Catholic Directory is a free website for finding, reviewing, and connecting with Catholic churches, organizations, resources, and businesses. This is a travesty to be crucified for the use of WE instead of I, they added. REV. Sometimes its because the priest has a particular need it might be health, or to continue his education.. JOSEPH SQUILLACIOTI It was just a mistake.. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix cut jobs, reduced priest pay and discontinuedthe print production of its newspaper on May 1in anticipation of the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. December 10, 2022 Fr. From Administrator, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point From Licentiate studies in Philosophy and residence at the Pontifical North American College, Rome Follow her on Twitter:@paulinapineda22. We share in the mission of evangelizing the Catholic faithful by providing news, information, education, a forum for discussion and guidance in matters of faith, morals and spiritual life. DANIEL BARICA, O.F.M. It was just a mistake.. He played an instrumental role in the liturgical planning of Bishop Dolans Installation Mass in August. Technically in church theology, theres no again or rebaptism, since baptism, as well as Confirmation and first communion, are once-in-a-lifetime rituals that cant be repeated. From Parochial Vicar, Ss. Frederick Atentar, who formerly served at St. Irenaeus Parish in Cypress, is taking a new assignment outside the Diocese of Orange. The difference is theologically crucial, the Vatican ruled in 2020, because its not the "we" of the congregation doing the baptizing but the "I" of Jesus Christ, working through the priest. To Retired, In-Residence, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. The baptisms were performed by the Rev. From Sabbatical Theres no term limit. He was ordained a priest of the diocese in 1989. This appointment is in To Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim, REV. From Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange The changes are part of a regular cycle and do not necessarily indicate any sort of special, unusual, or otherwise notable event. FLORANTE MOREN, A.M. Moves were necessary because of several changes. Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. MANUEL LPEZ GONZLEZ SCOTT ALLEN DeFrancesco declined to provide the average base salary for priests because it's a personnel matter. at St. Scholastica, Woodridge, Rev. To Pastor, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, REV. From Bishop Vanns Priest Secretary/Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove . The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix cut jobs, reduced priest pay and discontinued the print production of its newspaper on May 1 in anticipation of the financial fallout from the . To Pastor Renewed, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, REV. The love of Jesus in the Church is the gift everyone needs, and I am energized by any chance to help each one of us to abide in that love.. Michael Groth at Benet Academy and St. Raphael, Naperville, Rev. She praised him for his work over the years and questioned why the Diocese of Phoenix didnt gather input from the community before his resignation as pastor. announces the following assignments effective July 1, 2020, unless otherwise provided: Office of Pastor Rev. Winkler said. From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines JOHN URELL Fred Adamson will remain active in ministry at the Diocesan Pastoral Center through February, at which point he will take a six month sabbatical in part to care for ailing parents before returning to a yet-to-be-determined parish assignment in the Diocese of Phoenix. For the latest news delivered once a week via email, sign up for our free newsletter, being appointed by Bishop Thomas J. 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From Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster ALFREDO DE DIOS, O.A.R. In a statement, the diocese acknowledged that Arangos reassignment had upset people. Chauncey Winkler, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Havasu City, serves on the Priests Placement Board and spoke to how and why priests are reassigned from time to time. To Parochial Vicar, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim, REV. We remember Sign-Up to receive updated stories from OC Catholic. It is our hope that once its safe to do so we can all start gradually reintroducing public Masses at our churches, he said. At the end of his final Sunday Mass at St. Gregory, Arango received a standing ovation and was carried down the aisle by parishioners who thanked him for his contributions. Most reassignments are effective July 1, but a couple took place immediately. From Parochial Vicar, La Pursima Church, Orange From Chaplain, Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. Date No appointments have been made yet this year. The Trustoria Directory gives people all the resources needed to discover the most qualified person for every need. Bishop John P. Dolan, an auxiliary bishop of San Diego, will begin his assignment as bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix in August 2022 | Diocese of Phoenix, Pope Francis cuts free and discounted rent for cardinals, Vatican managers, Bishop Paprocki pens essay imagining heretical cardinals, quoting San Diegos McElroy, Survivor of Turkey earthquake: God protected me and the Virgin Mary did not leave me, Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly train crash in Greece, Pro-life OB-GYNs are banned from hosting exhibit booth at medical conference. Santos Castillo as Pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven, Elmhurst, Rev. The ceremony Thursday evening represented a new assignment for Arango, pastor of St. Gregory Parish for nearly five years until news broke that he had repeatedly flubbed the phrasing on the initiation rite. Be sure to visit other states around Phoenix, AZ to get the names of more service providers. Parishioners arrive at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Phoenix for a baptism do-over. CHARLOTTE Bishop Peter Jugis announces the following priest assignments, effective July 12 unless otherwise noted: Newly ordained Father Darren Balkey is assigned as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston-Salem. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. Members of the congregation credited Arango with launching fundraisers to pay the churchs debt, reversing a drop in membership and counseling them when they lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. (You can unsubscribe anytime). "After all of this and many more positive things that he has done, launched and created how does the diocese pay him for pronouncing an inclusive word?" From Parochial Vicar, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim To Parochial Vicar, La PursimaChurch, Orange, REV. This is a travesty to be crucified for the use of WE instead of I, they added. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. I learned a lot about evangelization, Fr. Arango is a priest in good standing and has led many people to a deeper relationship with Christ in his pastoral work at Saint Gregory Parish, but now he is committing himself to this vital and important pastoral outreach to the people of God helping and healing, the diocese said. He still owns a condo in that part of the Valley, so he said the move to St. Joseph takes him closer to the property. In a petition to the diocese, parishioners requested a town hall meeting at the church to hear their views and demand answers to the dioceses decision to invalidate thousands of sacraments. Fr. It has set up an FAQ section on its website to confront issues related to the botched baptisms and created a form for people to fill out to start the process of getting valid ones. MARK JON CRUZ, A.M. Muir, and Dr. Chavira during this time of transition.. They include: Church officials are trying to identify people baptized by Arango. From Parochial Vicar/Sick Leave, St. Norbert Church, Orange AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. John Honiotes at St. Francis H.S. From Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. From Transitional Deacon, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim Williams' appointment is one of 32 new priest assignments across the Phoenix Diocese in recent months. The ceremony Thursday evening represented a new assignment for Arango, pastor of St. Gregory Parish for nearly five years until news broke that he had repeatedly flubbed the phrasing on the initiation rite. Furloughs are planned in the current fiscal year and in fiscal year 2020-21. Find out how you can support retired priests. Juan Jose Hernandez studying Canon Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. ENRIQUE SERA Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. she wrote. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange announces priest assignment changes. Travel is restricted to essential business only and must be approved. To Parochial Administrator, St. John Henry Newman Church, Irvine (Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter); Live animals, dinosaurs, game shows and adult beverages are on tap Thursday at Phoenix Zoos first Roars and Pours happy hour of 2023. To Bishop Vanns Priest Secretary/Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove, REV. The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the diocese's site. Muir has been the pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale since 2015 and has also led the Diocese of Phoenixs Office of Worship for the past two years. Part one in a series, Conversations with hair stylist transformed one young mothers faith life, Lessons forged in struggle bear fruit in priesthood, work as chaplain, Servant leader, Fr. Hes also thankful for what he learned while serving on the nations largest university campus. Two years ago, he left St. Paul Parish after being named pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale. From Pastor, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa Clergy Appointments: Effective July 1, 2021 - Catholic Diocese of Memphis Clergy Appointments Effective July 1, 2021 The Most Reverend David P. Talley, M.S.W., J.C.D., met with the Clergy Personnel Board throughout the year to outline the needs for 2021 priest assignments. Senovio Sarabia at St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield, Rev. JOSEPH SON NGUYEN From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Santa Ana Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Offer Cookbooks for Sale to Benefit a Scholarship Fund, St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield, to offer handmade holiday market on Nov. 5, St. Paul the Apostle, Joliet, to offer Stations of the Cross on March 3 for individuals on journey with cancer, Diocesan delegation forming to attend Steubenville Catholic Youth Conference at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, during July 28-30, Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst, to feature Taiz prayer service on Feb. 24, Very Rev. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. Jose Menemil Cerna at Saints Peter and Paul, Naperville, Rev. Fr. Reachreporter Paulina Pineda at paulina.pineda@azcentral.com or480-389-9637. Technically in church theology, theres no "again" or "rebaptism," since baptism, as well as Confirmation and first communion, are once-in-a-lifetime rituals that cant be repeated. TONY PARK THANH-TAI NGUYEN Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach, REV. "Rebaptism doesnt exist because baptism creates an ontological change (a change in being) in a person," said Jay Conzemius, moderator of the Diocese of Pittsburghs tribunal and past president of the Canon Law Society of America. Orange County Catholic Newspaper, E-updates and alerts from Orange County Catholic, 2022 orange county catholic-allrightsreserved orange county catholic is the officialnewssource of the romancatholicdioceseoforange, VALENTINE FUN AT ST. COLUMBANS WINTER FORMAL, CLERGY HONORED AT ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER. "Fr. According to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop Dolan will begin his new assignment in Phoenix in early August, taking over one of the "fastest growing" Catholic dioceses in. Contact and St. Michael, Wheaton, Rev. Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need valid baptisms now. Thomas Dunn at Sacred Heart, Lombard, Rev. Adamson, Fr. The Diocese of Phoenix is comprised of Mohave, Coconino (except Navajo Indian Reservation), Yavapai, and Maricopa Counties, and the Gila Indian Reservation in the State of Arizona for a total of 43,967 square miles. Muir, who will replace Fr. To Pastor Extended, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos, REV. Dolan, 60, succeeds Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, whose resignation was accepted on June 10, after turning 75, the usual age of retirement for bishops. JORGE MATEOS, O.A.R. To Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley, REV. "If Jesus was in charge of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, I know in my heart that he would forgive Father Andres for this honest mistake." At times, the prospect of having a beloved pastor reassigned can be unsettling to a community, particularly if a replacement is not immediately named. Two men, one of them his nephew, claimed abuse over a period of several years by Florez, J. Giandelone, and Henry Perez. To Parochial Vicar, St. Anne Church, Seal Beach, REV. To Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. CHARLES TRAN If theres a particular need somewhere that requires the priests talents, skills or particular spirituality, the board considers that and if they deem that hes needed in another place, that would be a compliment to the priest, Fr. Louis vely - Belgian Christian spiritual writer; left the diocesan priesthood after conflicts with his superiors over his writings. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. At the end of his final Sunday Mass at St. Gregory, Arango received a standing ovation and was carried down the aisle by parishioners who thanked him for his contributions. Richard Smith as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Naperville, Very Rev. Jesus "Jess" Ty is appointed parochial administrator of Our Lady of Joy Parish. Father Christopher Smith, Executive Editor The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix consists of 94 parishes, 23 missions, 29 elementary schools, seven high schools, three universities, and one seminary, and is one of the fastest growing dioceses in the United States, with an increase of over 300,000 Catholics in the past 10-years alone. Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. and the diocese serves 1.2 million Catholics. JIM RIES To Pastor Renewed, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, REV. To Pastor, Christ our Savior Church, Santa Ana, REV. The placement board makes recommendations to Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, who then prayerfully considers them. CHRISTOPHER HEATH Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need to valid baptisms now. The Phoenix bishop-elect was also known in San Diego for his support of refugees, in particular the Lost Boys of Sudan, a group of more than 20,000 boys from the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups who were orphaned or left home during the Second Sudanese Civil War. It has set up an FAQ section on its website to confront issues related to the botched baptisms and created a form for people to fill out to start the process of getting valid ones. Muir. REYNOLD E. FURRELL 0:45. Matthew Pratscheras Pastor of St. John Paul II, Kankakee, Rev. First assignment in San Diego in 1941. At Catholic News Agency, our team is committed to reporting the truth with courage, integrity, and fidelity to our faith. From Mt. To Parochial Vicar, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Laguna Beach, REV. A native of South Burlington, Vt., he moved with his family to Arizona in 1989 and later graduated from Arcadia High School where he was a multi-sport athlete and musician. Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. During his assignment in Tucson, he served as Parochial Vicar at St. Bartholomew in San Manuel; Parish Administrator at Infant Jesus of Prague in Kearny; Associate Pastor at Ss. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. Katie Hobbs said she wants to tear down and rebuild the hundreds of state boards and commissions that are part of her office. Winkler noted, takes many of the boards recommendations but not all of them. MR. JAKUB MACKOWICZ From Archdiocese of Morelia in Michoacn, Mexico and Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim A native of the Philippines, he once served at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Sun City. The number of staff at the pastoral centerwas reduced by 29 positions, including eight vacant positions, the diocese said. Muir holds the esteem of the faithful in this diocese and will be a blessing to me, the Diocesan Pastoral Center, and the Diocese of Phoenix, said Bishop Dolan. From Pastor, Cristo Rey Church, Los Angeles In-Residence, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel, REV. Carreon was assigned to six different parishes, one after the other. Fred Adamson, departs DPC for parish life, Pope Francis will travel to Hungary at end of April, Dialogue, not revenge, must prevail in the Holy Land, pope says. Raed Bader as Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Coal City and Immaculate Conception, Braidwood, Rev. To Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine, REV. David Sanfilippo, vicar for priests for the Diocese of Phoenix, has announced the reassignment of local clergy. To Pastor, San Francisco Solano Church, RSM, REV. Produced by Orange County Breeze Newspaper LLC. From Archdiocese of Morelia in Michoacn, Mexico and Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. 61 results found Damon Johnston Phoenix, AZ Saint Barbara Province of the Order of Friars Minor Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need to valid baptisms now. Saint Barbara Province of the Order of Friars Minor Adamson has served this diocese in many capacities over the last 19 years and has faithfully assisted Bishop Olmsted and me in the governance of our Diocese as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, added Bishop Dolan. SERGIO RAMOS To Parochial Vicar, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano Incardinated Diocese of Orange, May 1, 2020, REV. Arangos error was in saying, We baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, when he should have begun the sentence by saying, I baptize you. The difference is theologically crucial, the Vatican ruled in 2020, because its not the we of the congregation doing the baptizing but the I of Jesus Christ, working through the priest. On the Las . Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange, REV. Muir said, about not sitting back and waiting for people to come to church or come to me as a priest, but getting out there mixing it up., Anthem, he said, was recently voted one of the best places in the country in which to raise a family. Angel Seminary, St Benedict, Oregon The diocese declined to say whether it planned on holding such a meeting. Andres Arango of St. Gregory parish, Bishop Thomas Olmsted wrote in a Jan. 14 letter to the Diocese of Phoenix. Fr. Francis V. Cilia - Pastor, St. Clare Parish, Santa Clara Rev. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. Welcome! Fr. In addition, there is a profound joy in his soul that reflects the grace of God and the wonderful love of his parents and family.. Bishop Thomas J.. Like others, she then again received Communion and was confirmed this time as valid sacraments in the eyes of the church, which require recipients first to be baptized. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Arangos error was in saying, "We baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit," when he should have begun the sentence by saying, "I baptize you." MR. MICHAEL RIZZO Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a request to Congress requesting that it assist in making changes to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, alleging the practice isn't what it advertises itself to be. The needs of the diocese are that priests are moved around from time to time, Fr. Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the U.S.. MANUEL LPEZ GONZLEZ Rebaptism doesnt exist because baptism creates an ontological change (a change in being) in a person, said Jay Conzemius, moderator of the Diocese of Pittsburghs tribunal and past president of the Canon Law Society of America. People have not been at church in recent weeks, and that has had an impact on the financial situation at our churches and here at the pastoral center.. Arango remains beloved among parishioners, some of whom said the error was an honest mistake that unfairly overshadows an honorable record of service and he should have been allowed to remain as leader of St. Gregory Parish. 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Vincent Alexius, SVD - Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle . EDWARD BECKER MSGR. She praised him for his work over the years and questioned why the Diocese of Phoenix didnt gather input from the community before his resignation as pastor. From Pastor, St. Mary Church, Fullerton Priests are usually reassigned because theres a need in [another] parish, Fr. To Pastor, Ss. 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For more stories that matter,subscribe to azcentral.com. One of the most exciting elements of the MLB offseason is the Arizona Fall League, which began its 30th season Monday. In a petition to the diocese, parishioners requested a town hall meeting at the church to hear their views and demand answers to the dioceses decision to invalidate thousands of sacraments. In the last three months, he has reminded us of our baptismal identity as priest, prophet and king. Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. Before serving at St. Gregory, Arango was pastor at Saint Jerome Catholic Church in Phoenix and the St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in nearby Gilbert. From Parochial Administrator, St. Albans Catholic Church, Rochester, New York (Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter) PHOENIX (Nov. 7, 2022) Bishop John P. Dolan, who was installed as the new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix on August 2, announced two new key leadership roles at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Died in 1985. MR. NAM DOAN Winkler said he hopes parishioners will understand the reason for the move. Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. Andrs Arango, whose baptisms up until last summer are presumed to be invalid, poured holy water over the heads of a dozen people in a do-over of the Catholic ritual. 714.282.3000, Editorial Council Chair