Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official appointments regarding priestly ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh.
Effective March 20, 2021
Reverend José Carlos Miguel Lopez, G.H.M., newly ordained priest of the Glenmary Home Missioners, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Parish in Windsor.
Reverend Samuel M. Mungai, G.H.M., newly ordained priest of the Glenmary Home Missioners, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Trinity Parish in Williamston.
Effective June 29, 2021
Pastors
Reverend Samuel J. Buchholz, Pastor of Saint Peter Parish in Greenville, is appointed Pastor of Annunciation Parish in Havelock.
Reverend Michael E. Coveyou, Administrator of Saint Ann Parish in Fayetteville, is appointed Pastor of Saint Ann Parish in Fayetteville.
Very Reverend Thomas R. Davis, V.F., Pastor of Saint Egbert Parish in Morehead City, is appointed Pastor and Rector of the Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary Parish in Wilmington.
Reverend Eric M. Imbao, C.I.C.M., a priest of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary-Missionhurst, parochial vicar at Maria Reina de las Americas Parish in Mount Olive and the mission of Santa Teresa del Nino Jesus in Beulaville, is appointed Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Tarboro.
Reverend John A. Kane, Administrator of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Southern Pines, is appointed Pastor of Saint Anthony Parish in Southern Pines.
Reverend Christopher S. Koehn, Administrator of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish in Apex, is appointed Pastor of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish in Apex.
Very Reverend Ryszard W. Kolodziej, Pastor and Rector of the Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary Parish in Wilmington, is appointed Pastor of Saint Egbert Parish in Morehead City.
Reverend James J. Magee, III, Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Tarboro, is appointed Pastor of Saint Peter Parish in Greenville.
Reverend Robert L. Schmid, Administrator of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish in Ahoskie and Saint Anne Mission in Scotland Neck, is appointed Pastor of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish in Ahoskie and Saint Anne Mission in Scotland Neck.
Reverend Michael G. Schuetz, Administrator of Mother of Mercy Parish in Washington, is appointed Pastor of Mother of Mercy Parish in Washington.
Reverend William J. Upah, Pastor of Annunciation Parish in Havelock, is appointed Pastor of Saint Therese Parish in Wrightsville Beach.
Reverend Pius S. Wekesa, Administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish in Roanoke Rapids, is appointed Pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Durham.
Administrators
Reverend Monsignor Gerald L. Lewis, a retired priest of the Diocese of Raleigh and assigned Diocesan Archivist, is additionally appointed Administrator of Saint Mildred Parish in Swansboro.
Reverend Marlon A. Mendieta-Rodas, Parochial Vicar at Saint Patrick Parish in Fayetteville is appointed Administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish in Roanoke Rapids.
Priest in Residence
Reverend Ian C. Van Heusen, Chaplain at East Carolina University and Parochial Vicar at Saint Peter Parish in Greenville, remains Chaplain and is appointed Priest in Residence at Saint Peter Parish in Greenville.
Additional appointments and announcements to priestly ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh will be forthcoming.