Bishop Jarrell issues pastoral appointments, changes
Bishop Michael Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette has released the following appointments and changes, to be effective according to the dates indicated:
Effective July 1. 2015:
Reverend Monsignor Ron Broussard appointed to the Office of Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carencro and Sacramental Minister of Saint Martin de Porres Parish in Scott for a term of six years.
Reverend Gregory Cormier appointed to the Office of Pastor of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in Abbeville for a term of six years.
Reverend Mark Miley appointed to the Office of Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish and its mission, Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini, in Kaplan for a term of six years.
Reverend Aaron Melancon currently serving as administrator of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus and Saint Benedict the Moor parishes in Duson, is appointed to the Office of Pastor for a term of six years.
Reverend Thomas Hien Vu appointed to the Office of Pastor of Saint Edward Catholic Parish in New Iberia for a term of six years.
Reverend Matthew Barzare appointed Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Ville Platte, its mission of Sacred Heart in Belaire Cove and Saint Joseph Parish in Ville Platte.
Reverend Brian Harrington appointed Associate Pastor of Saint Mary Magdalen Parish In Abbeville.
Reverend Mark Melancon appointed Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Church Point and its mission of Saint John in Lewisburg.
Reverend Neil Pettit appointed Associate Pastor of the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Lafayette
Reverend Stephen Ugwu appointed Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish and its mission of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in Kaplan.
Reverend Mr. Travis Wayne Abadie will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 6, 2015 and will be appointed Associate Pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Eunice and Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Duralde.
Reverend Mr. Charles William Massie, IV will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 6, 2015 and wiII be appointed Associate Pastor of Saint Michael the ArchangelParish in Crowley
Effective June 30, 2015:
Reverend Richard Broussard will retire from active priestly ministry and will be in residence at Saint John the Baptist in Lyons Point.
Reverend Dustin P. Dought appointed for further studies in Liturgy for a period of two years. His current assignment at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice will conclude on June 30, 2015.
Reverend Siprianus Ola Rotok, SVD, upon the recommendation of his Superior, Very Reverend Paul Kahan, SVD, will be departing the Diocese of Lafayette
Effective July 1, 2015:
Reverend Joseph Hund, OFM upon the recommendation of his Superior, Very Reverend Jeffrey Scheeler, OFM. has been appointed Associated Pastor to Saint Paul the Apostle Parish inLafayette, effective July I, 2015, for a period of two years.
Reverend Gene Tremie will retire from active priestly ministry.
Effective immediately: change of address for Reverend Francis Bourgeois c/o Larry Bourgeois 3414 Dawson Road Jackson, Louisiana 70748