Transitional Deacon Louis Lapeyre, assigned for ministry at St. Mary Parish, Monroe effective July 1.
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Trns. Dcn. Louis Lapeyre appointment effective July 1
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Rev. James Grau appointment effective July 1
Reverend James Grau, assigned to graduate studies at Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), Rome beginning in the fall of 2013. Effective July 1, Father Grau will assist at Holy Name Parish, Birmingham until his studies commence.
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Rev. Marko Djonovic appointment effective July 1
Reverend Marko Djonovic, appointed associate pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Lake Orion effective July 1.
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Rev. Kishore Battu, SAC appointment effective July 1
Reverend Kishore Battu, SAC, appointed associate pastor, St. Michael Parish, Livonia effective July 1.
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Rev. Patrick Gonyeau appointment effective July 1
Reverend Patrick Gonyeau, appointed associate pastor, National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish, Royal Oak effective July 1.
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Rev. Adalberto Espinoza appointment effective July 1
Reverend Adalberto Espinoza, appointed associate pastor, Holy Family Parish, Novi effective July 1. Father Espinoza currently serves as associate pastor at National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish, Royal Oak.
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Archdiocese Names New Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron has named Brian Dougherty, Ed.D., as the new superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Dr. Dougherty most recently had served as superintendent of the Pontiac School District. Having begun his career in education as a teacher, then as a principal at a Catholic school in the Diocese of Erie, Penn., Dr. Dougherty’s résumé also includes six years as superintendent of the Corry Area School District and three years as associate superintendent at the Athens Area School District, both in Pennsylvania.
“Our Catholic schools are a vital ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit,” said Archbishop Vigneron. “As we continue planning to strengthen our schools, Dr. Dougherty will bring his many talents to help advance the mission of forming young people in the mind and heart of Jesus Christ.”
As superintendent, Dr. Dougherty will head the Office for Catholic Schools and will report to Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda, Director of the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools for the Archdiocese. Dr. Dougherty succeeds Kimberly Young, who has served as interim superintendent since August 2012 and who will resume her prior responsibilities as an associate superintendent.
“I am confident that with his leadership, vision and energy as a Catholic educator, Dr. Dougherty will bring a solid direction to our Catholic Schools as we move forward into the New Evangelization,” said Bishop Cepeda. “I also am grateful for Kimberly Young’s service as interim superintendent, and am very glad that she continues to be a part of our team. She has done a marvelous job moving us forward in our strategic planning and her leadership has been wonderful as we build community among our Catholic schools.”
Dr. Dougherty holds a Doctorate of Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Science degree from Gannon University in Erie, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercyhurst University in Erie. A father of three daughters, he is a parishioner at St. Joseph Parish in Lake Orion.
“I am grateful and humbled for the opportunity to serve as superintendent for the Archdiocese of Detroit, and look forward to working with Bishop Cepeda and Archbishop Vigneron,” Dougherty said. “It will be my first responsibilities to ensure that our Catholic schools have a strong Catholic identity, and to support and promote the values, direction and goals of the Office for Catholic Schools.”
The Archdiocese of Detroit’s Office for Catholic Schools provides resources and support for 96 Catholic grade schools and high schools in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair and Lapeer counties. More than 30,000 students attend the area’s 72 Catholic grade schools and 24 Catholic high schools.
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Rev. Michael Scherrey CC appointment effective July 1
Reverend Michael Scherrey, CC, appointed pastor, St. Scholastica Parish, Detroit, effective July 1.
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Rev. Mark Brauer appointment effective July 1
Reverend Mark Brauer, appointed administrator, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Farmington Hills, effective July 1, in addition to his ongoing responsibilities as pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Farmington.
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Rev. Joseph Plawecki appointment effective July 1
Reverend Joseph Plawecki, appointed associate pastor, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Farmington Hills, effective July 1, in addition to his ongoing responsibilities as associate pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Farmington.
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Rev. Paul Snyder appointment effective July 1
Reverend Paul Snyder, appointed associate pastor, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Farmington Hills, effective July 1, in addition to his ongoing responsibilities as associate pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Farmington.
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Regarding the Funeral Liturgy for Patrick Wisniewski, Sr.
A funeral liturgy for Patrick Wisniewski, Sr., the 33-year-old New Baltimore reserve police officer and military veteran who died in a motorcycle accident on June 2, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria Street in New Baltimore. The body will lie in repose a half-hour before the funeral Mass.
The Archdiocesan Department of Communications relays a request from the parish that there be no media interviews and no recording devices -- video, audio, or still photography -- in the church before or during the funeral service.
We thank in advance reporters, photographers, editors and camera crews for their respect of the solemnity and dignity of this occasion.
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Rev. Robert Slaton, appointment effective July 1
Reverend Robert Slaton, appointed associate pastor, Our Lady on the River Parish, Marine City, effective July 1. Father Slaton currently serves as associate pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Temperance.
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Rev. Wayne Ureel appointment effective August 1
Reverend Wayne Ureel, appointed pastor, Holy Spirit Parish, Highland, effective August 1. Father Ureel currently serves as pastor at St. Cornelius Parish, Dryden, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Allenton and St. Nicholas Parish, Capac.
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Rev. Jeremy Harrington, OFM appointment effective July 1
Reverend Jeremy Harrington, OFM, appointed associate pastor, Church of the Transfiguration Parish, Southfield, effective July 1.
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Rev. William Farris, OFM appointment effective July 1
Reverend William Farris, OFM appointed pastor, Church of the Transfiguration Parish, Southfield, effective July 1.
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Rev. Stephan Rooney appointment effective July 1
Reverend Stephen Rooney, appointed pastor, Our Lady on the River Parish, Marine City, effective July 1. Father Rooney currently serves as pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Temperance.
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Rev. Charles Morris appointment effective July 1
Reverend Charles Morris, appointed administrator, St. Henry Parish, Lincoln Park, effective July 1. Father Morris currently serves as administrator at St. Christopher Parish, Detroit.
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Rev. Charles Altermatt appointment effective August 1
Reverend Charles Altermatt, appointed pastor, St. Alfred Parish, Taylor, effective August 1. Father Altermatt currently serves as administrator at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Detroit.
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Rev. Charles White IV appointment effective July 1
Reverend Charles White IV, appointed administrator, Resurrection Parish, Canton, effective July 1. Father White currently serves as associate pastor at St. Angela Parish, Roseville and St. Isaac Jogues Parish, St. Clair Shores.
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