Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. 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EVAN SIMINGTON From Parochial Vicar, Ss. 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. Andrew Buchanan at St. Dominic, Bolingbrook, Rev. On the Oakland diocese's list in 2019. Priest of the Phoenix diocese when it was when established in 1969. From Pastor/Rector, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano Print production of the diocesesmonthly newspaper, the Catholic Sun, wasdiscontinued. To Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, REV. Bishop Thomas Olmsted: On his 75th birthday, submits resignation as head of Phoenix diocese. Fr. To Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster, REV. I cannot begin to express my thanks to God for his goodness to me throughout my life and I enter this new chapter with a renewed commitment to love and serve the Lord and His Church with my whole heart, soul, and strength, Bishop Dolan said in a June 10 press release. Winkler said. ALFREDO DE DIOS, O.A.R. We remember James Olofson at St. John the Baptist, Winfield, 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. Phoenix priest resigns, baptisms invalidated over incorrect word during rite, Phoenix Diocese bishop submits retirement request upon reaching 75th birthday, Storm moves across metro Phoenix with rain, wind during evening rush hour, Arizona AG calls on Congress to make changes to National Human Trafficking Hotline, Tempe slashes permit fee for businesses that want to host live music, Top qualifiers to compete in Arizona State Spelling Bee for chance to make national finals, Gov. DUY LE AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. 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. 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. Winkler said. OCB DARTS Dining Arts and Entertainment, Subscribe: Orange County Breeze by email (DONS), Hotel industry facing historic wave of foreclosures. Muir, who will replace Fr. People are typically happy to live in Anthem, Fr. "If he made a mistake in wording, believe me, it was not intentional, it was not lack of heart, faith or education, it was a simple human mistake that I believe Jesus himself would quickly forgive," parishioners Terri and Steve Flynn wrote via email. Andres Arango of St. Gregory parish, Bishop Thomas Olmsted wrote in a Jan. 14 letter to the Diocese of Phoenix. The Catholic Sun is the official source of news for the Diocese of Phoenix. Its good that people would be attached to their pastor, but at the same time, he is a priest in the whole diocese, hes a priest for the whole Church, Fr. To Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. With the holidays approaching, it's important to know when your home is in need of heating and plumbing updates before more guests start to come around. Fr. 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. It was just a mistake.. BishopAccountability.org has launched a project to gather and post the assignment records of every U.S. Catholic priest who has been accused of sexual abuse since 1940, so that vulnerable communities can be identified and bishops' transfer policies can be determined. 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. From Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente To Parochial Administrator, St. John Henry Newman Church, Irvine (Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter); From Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia, Garden Grove, To Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, From Pastor, Santa Clara de Asis Church, Yorba Linda, To Pastor Renewed, Santa Clara de Asis Church, Yorba Linda, From Pastor, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana, To Pastor Renewed, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana, From Pastor, Corpus Christi Church, Aliso Viejo, To Pastor Renewed, Corpus Christi Church, Aliso Viejo, From Pastor, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, To Pastor Extended, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, From Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, To Retired Priest Status, In-residence at St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim (effective date August 5, 2018), From Pastor, San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, To Retired Priest Status in private residence, From Parochial Vicar, San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho, To Administrator, San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, From Chaplain, Rosary Academy, Fullerton/CHOC Hospital, From Parochial Vicar, La Purisima Church, Orange, To PV, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, From Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, To PV, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, From Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, From Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange, From Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park, From Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana, From Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach, From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, From Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, To PV, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, From Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana, To PV, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, From Chaplain, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, RSM, To Chaplain Renewed, Santa Margarita High School, RSM, To Chaplain, CSUF Newman Center, Fullerton, From Parochial Vicar, St. Irenaeus Church, Cypress, To Local Superior of Alagad ni Maria (A.M.), Anaheim, To Director of Vocations-Extended, Garden Grove. 13280 Chapman Ave. 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 . Christopher Lankford as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Winfield, Rev. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. DeFrancesco declined to provide the average base salary for priests because it's a personnel matter. From Pastor, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa I am equally grateful to Dr. Chavira for her outstanding leadership, and I look forward to her future service as chancellor and vice-moderator of the curia.. To me, he didnt do it intentionally, Najera said. ENRIQUE SERA 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. 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. To Administrator, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim, REV. Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need valid baptisms now. Edward Howe, C.R. In my first three months as the bishop, I have come to appreciate Father Adamsons attention to detail, and his tenacity in seeing projects fulfilled, all while maintaining a prayerful love for his priestly ministry. When you subscribe to the CNA UPDATE, we'll send you a daily email with links to the news you need and, occasionally, breaking news. The Diocese of Phoenix estimates that thousands of baptisms are invalid by the. New priest assignments The Vicar for Priests Office announced the following pastoral appointments in March: Fr. To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Santa Ana, REV. 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. Live animals, dinosaurs, game shows and adult beverages are on tap Thursday at Phoenix Zoos first Roars and Pours happy hour of 2023. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach, REV. Reductions affect the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Phoenix, which oversees the areas more than 100 parishes, missions,schools and the dioceses charities. He was ordained a priest for the Via Christi Society on July 3, 2004 and was assigned to the Diocese of Tucson for his first priestly ministry shortly after in August 2004. 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. His task now: Healing and helping those he invalidly baptized. DANIEL BARICA, O.F.M. From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente Support local journalism. 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. In a statement, the diocese acknowledged that Arangos reassignment had upset people. 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. He declined an interview request from an Associated Press reporter after the ceremony, though he thanked the journalist for attending. 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. The placement board makes recommendations to Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, who then prayerfully considers them. The new appointments include Fr. From Pastor, Cristo Rey Church, Los Angeles Muir., Mother, wife, leader: Chaviras personal and professional life reflect her witness of Christ. 61 results found Damon Johnston Phoenix, AZ With the extended lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person church functions, even attending Mass, it may have . This story was updated at 9:40 am MDT with information from a Diocese of Phoenix press release. CHRISTOPHER HEATH 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. To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, REV. 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. Welcome! To Pastor Renewed, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, REV. Will Schmid has been appointed Director of Spirituality Year for our seminary. Father Jason Barone, parochial administrator of St. Jude Catholic Church in Sapphire, is assigned as pastor as of July 5 to coincide with St. Jude . 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. First assignment in San Diego in 1941. From Parochial Vicar/Sick Leave, St. Norbert Church, Orange 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. 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. 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. From Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange, REV. Arango told the families in the church Thursday that the do-over was a chance for the faithful to renew their commitment to God. Winkler noted, takes many of the boards recommendations but not all of them. After his appointment as an auxiliary bishop in 2017, Dolan was hailed as an LGBT-positive priest by New Ways Ministry, a Catholic LGBT outreach group without approval or recognition from the Catholic Church. she wrote. JOHN URELL From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines To Pastor/Rector Renewed, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano, REV. He was a parish priest for 27 years before he was appointed as auxiliary bishop. Richard Smith as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Naperville, Very Rev. Mathew Abraham, ALCP - Priest of the Holy Spirit Fathers of Southern India/Kerala; previously serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zephyrhills, Florida - Diocese of St. Petersburg assigned as Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port St. Joe, Florida - effective July 1, 2020 Rev. From Parochial Vicar, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Santa Ana This is a travesty to be crucified for the use of WE instead of I, they added. EDWARD BECKER Orange County Breeze 2011-2023 All rights reserved. From Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley DAVID R. KLUNK To Pastor Renewed, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, REV. From Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange Church officials are trying to identify people baptized by Arango. Bishop Richard E. Pates, the diocesan apostolic administrator, has made the following appointments which will be effective on July 1, 2020, unless noted otherwise: Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. MICHAEL HANIFIN Raed Bader as Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Coal City and Immaculate Conception, Braidwood, Rev. From Mt. TONY PARK *, Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from OC Catholic. Katie Hobbs says dismissal of Arizona-Mexico Commission is just a start, Phoenix Zoos first Roars and Pours happy hour of the year is on tap, Valley Boys & Girls Club uses esports to help kids make healthy choices, Prep the plumbing in your home just in time for the holidays, Top prospects to watch at this years Arizona Fall League. This appointment is in Frederick Atentar, who formerly served at St. Irenaeus Parish in Cypress, is taking a new assignment outside the Diocese of Orange. After attending Regis University and St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, and Mundelein Seminary in Chicago, Fr. To Parochial Vicar, St. John Neumann Church, Irvine, REV. Louis vely - Belgian Christian spiritual writer; left the diocesan priesthood after conflicts with his superiors over his writings. 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. Assigned at the time to St. Mary's in Phoenix, AZ. Two men, one of them his nephew, claimed abuse over a period of several years by Florez, J. Giandelone, and Henry Perez. Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. To Retired, In-Residence, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. DOUGLAS ZAVALA 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. From Pastor, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim I ask you to please pray for Fr. . 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. He has served in various roles at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Phoenix (2008-2010), Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix (2008-2011), All Saints Newman Center in Tempe (2010-2013), St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Anthem (2013-2015), Good Shepherd Mission in New River, and St. Michael Mission in Gila Bend. Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange. 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. Matthew Pratscheras Pastor of St. John Paul II, Kankakee, Rev. "This is a travesty to be crucified for the use of WE instead of I," they added. In the last three months, he has reminded us of our baptismal identity as priest, prophet and king. JOSEPH ROBILLARD Priest Assignments, Effective July 1, 2020 Bishop Richard E. Pates, the diocesan apostolic administrator, has made the following appointments which will be effective on July 1, 2020, unless noted otherwise: Pastors / Administrator: Very Rev. Richard Smith as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Naperville Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need to valid baptisms now. To Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton and part-time Judge, Office of Canonical Services, REV. Furloughs are planned in the current fiscal year and in fiscal year 2020-21. "To me, he didnt do it intentionally," Najera said. From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra 0:04. One of the most exciting elements of the MLB offseason is the Arizona Fall League, which began its 30th season Monday. 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. 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.. Back in the Philippines, Fr. From Transitional Deacon, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim (You can unsubscribe anytime). Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. JOHN SHIMOTSU To Pastor Renewed, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, REV. 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. Church officials are trying to identify people baptized by Arango. To Parochial Vicar, Ss. 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. she wrote. Tempe is embracing its history as a Valley music hot spot by making it cheaper for businesses to host live performances for the next year. . THOMAS DE NGUYEN-DANG Jesus "Jess" Ty is appointed parochial administrator of Our Lady of Joy Parish. Technically in church theology, there's no again or rebaptism, since baptism, as well as Confirmation and first communion, are once-in-a-lifetime rituals that can't be repeated. 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. Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. Pass it along to the KTAR News team here. The Diocese of Phoenix estimates that thousands of baptisms are invalid by the incorrect phrasing used by the Rev. Produced by Orange County Breeze Newspaper LLC. Fr. The needs of the diocese are that priests are moved around from time to time, Fr. Diocesan news still will be shared online and on social media. "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." Fr. For the latest news delivered once a week via email, sign up for our free newsletter, being appointed by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted in 2013, becoming one of the first Latina women in the Catholic Church to serve in that role, U.S. bishops launch new approach to teaching the faith, Colorful Da de los Muertos event at St. Marys Basilica showcases tradition, flavors, Conversations with hair stylist transformed one young mothers faith life, Lessons forged in struggle bear fruit in priesthood, work as chaplain, Servant leader, Fr. 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. BILL BARMAN 0:45. To Pastor, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, 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. Most reassignments are effective July 1, but a couple took place immediately. 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. Fr. In-Residence, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel, REV. MICHAEL KHONG From Licentiate studies in Liturgy and residence at, Casa Santa Maria, Rome Base salaries for priests wasreduced by 25%. Bishop Dolan has been the pastor of six very diverse parishes within the Diocese of San Diego, and to each he has brought leadership, prayerfulness, collaboration, creativity and unity, McElroy added. 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. Bishop Dolan is encouraging us to live out the universal call to holiness emphasized by our Holy Father and proclaimed by the Second Vatican Council, Dr. Chavira shared in a statement to The Catholic Sun. MR. ALEJANDRO NICOLAT HERRERA Dolan, a strong Spanish-speaker, has been an auxiliary bishop in San Diego, a diocese of almost 1.4 million Catholics, since 2017, serving under Cardinal-designate Robert McElroy. 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. she wrote. 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. Andres Arango, who served in three parishes from September 2005 until his resignation Feb. 1. Asirvadam Dandu at St. Isidore, Bloomingdale, Rev. From Parochial Vicar, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa Eadberht III Prn - King of Kent from 796 to 798 and former diocesan priest. Ritche S. Bueza - Pastor, Holy Spirit Parish, San Jose (concurrent as Director of Vocations and Seminarians) Rev, Msgr. 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. Fr. From Parochial Vicar, La Pursima Church, Orange Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. To Parochial Vicar, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim, REV. David Sanfilippo, vicar for priests for the Diocese of Phoenix, has announced the reassignment of local clergy. It is unclear if there will be budget cuts at individual churches or schools since they each have their own budgets that are administered independently, he said. May God bless them and those they will serve. Fr. Clive Otieno as Pastor of St. Irene, Warrenville, Rev. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. James Guarascio at Our Lady of Mercy, Aurora, Rev. From St. Johns Seminary, Camarillo She has served the Diocese of Phoenix as the chancellor for the past nine years, being appointed by Bishop Thomas J. 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