Official appointments - 2014
These appointments are from the office of the Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Indianapolis. They are ordered from the newest to the oldest of 2014.
Published December 19, 2014
Effective November 26, 2014
Rev. Randall Summers, pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, assigned to temporary residence and sacramental assistance at St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus.
Effective January 14, 2015
Very Rev. Stanley Pondo, vicar judicial, Metropolitan Tribunal, appointed administrator pro tem of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, with residence there and continuing as vicar judicial part time.
Rev. Bernard Cox, returning from a leave of absence, assigned to residence at St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and offering sacramental assistance there.
Published November 21, 2014
Effective November 26, 2014
Rev. Timothy Sweeney, O.S.B., sacramental minister at St. Isidore the Farmer Parish in Bristow, appointed administrator of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish in Bristow and St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia.
Rev. Sengole Thomas Gnanaraj, administrator of St. Isidore the Farmer parish in Bristow, St. Michael Parish in Cannelton, and St. Pius V Parish in Troy, continuing as administrator of St. Michael Parish in Cannelton and St. Pius V Parish in Troy.
Rev. Brian Esarey, pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia, and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix, continuing as pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix.
Effective January 14, 2015
Rev. Msgr. William F. Stumpf, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield, vicar general and moderator of the curia, and priest moderator of St. Agnes Parish in Nashville, to vicar general and moderator of the curia and continuing as priest moderator of St. Agnes Parish in Nashville.
Deacon Wayne Davis, retired Indiana Securities Commissioner, appointed parish life coordinator pro tem of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield.
Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Koetter, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish and dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery, appointed priest moderator pro tem of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield and continuing as pastor of Holy Spirit Parish and dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery.
Rev. Joseph Newton, adjunct vicar judicial, Metropolitan Tribunal, appointed sacramental minister pro tem at St. Michael Parish in Greenfield and continuing as adjunct vicar judicial, Metropolitan Tribunal.
Published October 17, 2014
Effective November 1, 2014
Rev. Douglas Marcotte, associate pastor of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, appointed associate pastor of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Augustine parishes, both in Jeffersonville.
Published October 3, 2014
Effective October 1, 2014
Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, SLD, auxiliary bishop and vicar general, appointed to serve in episcopal ministry and assisting in special responsibilities in the New Albany, Seymour and Tell City deaneries and as administrator of Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Augustine parishes in Jeffersonville.
Rev. Msgr.William F. Stumpf, PhD, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield, appointed vicar general and moderator of the curia while continuing as pastor of St. Michael Parish.
Published September 18, 2014
Effective immediately
Rev. Stephen J. Banet, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis, appointed to a three-year term as Dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Jude Parish.
Rev. Sean Danda, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Brookville and St. Peter Parish in Franklin County, appointed to a three-year term as Dean of the Batesville Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Michael and St. Peter parishes.
Rev. Richard M. Ginther, pastor of St. Margaret Mary and St. Patrick parishes in Terre Haute, appointed to a second three-year term as Dean of the Terre Haute Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Margaret Mary and St. Patrick parishes.
Rev. Daniel J. Staublin, pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour and administrator of Our Lady of Providence Parish in Brownstown, appointed to a second three-year term as Dean of the Seymour Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Ambrose and administrator of Our Lady of Providence parishes.
Effective September 1, 2014
Rev. Martin Day, O.F.M. Conventual, Province of Our Lady of Consolation at Mount Saint Francis, Ind., appointed pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Terre Haute.
Rev. Fred Pasche, O.F.M. Conventual, Province of Our Lady of Consolation at Mount Saint Francis, Ind., assigned to Kolbe Friary in Terre Haute to provide sacramental assistance, especially at St. Joseph University Parish.
Published July 25, 2014
Effective immediately
Rev. Anto Peterraj, an incardinated priest of the Diocese of Palayamkottai, India, and administrator of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Augustine parishes in Jeffersonville, has been recalled to his diocese by his ordinary.
Rev. Wilfred Day, V.F., appointed administrator pro-tem of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Augustine parishes in Jeffersonville, while continuing as pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Starlight and dean of the New Albany Deanery.
Rev. Randall Summers, pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, beginning a leave of absence.
Very Rev. John A. Meyer, V.F., appointed administrator pro-tem of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, while continuing as pastor of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg, dean of the Batesville Deanery, and priest moderator for the parishes of St. Peter in Franklin County, St. Charles Borromeo in Milan, Immaculate Conception in Millhousen, St. Maurice in Napoleon, St. John the Baptist in Osgood, and St. Vincent de Paul in Shelbyville.
Rev. Timothy Sweeney, O.S.B., sacramental minister for St. Isidore the Farmer in Perry County, reappointed for a period of one year.
Effective Aug. 13, 2014
Rev. Damian Cesanek, O.F.M., St. John the Baptist Province, Cincinnati, appointed administrator of St. Louis Parish in Batesville.
Published July 18, 2014
Effective immediately
Rev. Wilfred E. Day, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Starlight and dean of the New Albany Deanery, reappointed pastor for a period of one year while continuing as dean of the New Albany Deanery.
Rev. James R. Wilmoth, pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis and coordinator of chaplain duties with other priests in the South Deanery for Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, appointed administrator of St. Roch Parish for a period of one year while remaining coordinator of chaplain duties with other priests in the South Deanery for Roncalli High School.
Published July 4, 2014
Effective July 31, 2014
Rev. Sean Danda, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Brookville, appointed pastor of St. Peter Parish in Franklin County and continuing as pastor of St. Michael Parish in Brookville.
Published June 27, 2014
Effective July 1, 2014
Rev. Christiaan Kappes, associate pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, released for a period of one year to teach at Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Published June 13, 2014
Effective July 2, 2014
Priest retirements
Rev. James R. Bonke, defender of the bond, Metropolitan Tribunal and part-time associate pastor of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, granted permission to retire.
Very Rev. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Indianapolis, Vicar for Advocacy to Priests and Director of the Mission Office, granted permission to retire as pastor of Good Shepherd Parish.
Rev. Stanley J. Herber, administrator of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville and St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty, and priest moderator for St. Anne Parish in New Castle and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Knightstown, granted permission to retire.
Rev. David J. Lawler, associate pastor of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis, granted permission to retire.
Rev. D. Michael Welch, pastor of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis, granted permission to retire.
Ordinandi appointments
Rev. Daniel Bedel, ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 2014, appointed associate pastor of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain coordinator of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis, including enlisting help of other West Deanery clergy to assist.
Rev. David Marcotte, ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 2014, appointed associate pastor of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood and Catholic chaplain at the University of Indianapolis.
Rev. Benjamin Syberg, ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 2014, appointed associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Timothy Wyciskalla, ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 2014, appointed associate pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg.
Other priest appointments
Rev. Dustin Boehm, associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain coordinator at Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis, including enlisting help of other West Deanery clergy, appointed administrator of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville and St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty.
Rev. Martin Rodriguez, returning from graduate studies at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, appointed associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Paul M. Shikany, pastor of St. Matthew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, chaplain coordinator of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, including enlisting help of other North Deanery clergy to assist, and part-time vice vicar judicial, Metropolitan Tribunal, appointed pastor of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as part-time vice vicar judicial, Metropolitan Tribunal.
Rev. J. Nicholas Dant, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette parishes in Indianapolis and archdiocesan judge, Metropolitan Tribunal, appointed pastor of St. Matthew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as archdiocesan judge, Metropolitan Tribunal.
Rev. John Kamwendo, associate pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, appointed chaplain coordinator of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, including enlisting help of other North Deanery clergy to assist, and continuing as associate pastor of St. Pius X Parish.
Rev. Noah J. Casey, rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, spiritual director for the archdiocesan Deacon Formation Program, and chaplain coordinator of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, including enlisting the help of the other East Deanery clergy to assist, appointed pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette parishes in Indianapolis, and continuing as spiritual director for the archdiocesan Deacon Formation Program and chaplain coordinator of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School, including enlisting the help of the other East Deanery clergy to assist.
Rev. Patrick J. Beidelman, executive director for the Secretariat for Spiritual Life and Worship, appointed pastor-rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, and continuing as executive director for the secretariat for Spiritual Life and Worship.
Rev. Darvin E. Winters, Jr., pastor of St. Paul the Apostle in Greencastle, Catholic chaplain at DePauw University in Greencastle, the Putnamville Correctional Facility, and the Indiana Air National Guard, granted permission to serve as full-time Catholic chaplain in the U.S. Air Force.
Rev. John J. Hollowell, pastor of Annunciation Parish in Brazil and sacramental minister at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Terre Haute, appointed pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, Catholic chaplain at DePauw University in Greencastle and the Putnamville Correctional Facility, while continuing as pastor of Annunciation Parish in Brazil.
Rev. Michael C. Fritsch, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Clinton and St. Joseph Parish in Rockville, appointed pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Danville.
Rev. Varghese Maliakkal, a priest of the Archdiocese of Imphal, India, and administrator of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, appointed administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in Clinton, St. Joseph Parish in Rockville, and Catholic chaplain at the Federal Correctional Institute in Terre Haute.
Rev. Michael Hoyt, associate pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, appointed administrator of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis.
Rev. Thomas Merrill, O.F.M. Conventual, a member of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation at Mount St. Francis, Indiana, appointed pastor of St. Mary Parish in New Albany.
Rev. Henry F. Tully, administrator of St. Mary Parish in New Albany, appointed pastor of St. Michael Parish in Charlestown and St. Francis Xavier Parish in Henryville.
Rev. Steven Schaftlein, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Charlestown and St. Francis Xavier Parish in Henryville, appointed pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin and Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh.
Rev. Joseph B. Moriarty, vice-rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis and associate director of spiritual formation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, appointed to weekend sacramental assistance at Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh and continuing as vice-rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary and associate director of spiritual formation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.
Rev. John Beitans, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin and Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh, to residence at Good Shepherd rectory in Indianapolis and providing sacramental assistance at Good Shepherd Parish.
Rev. William M. Williams, pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove, appointed pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish.
Rev. Kenneth E. Taylor, pastor of Church of the Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis, appointed pastor of St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as pastor of Church of the Holy Angels Parish.
Rev. Eusebius C. Mbidoaka, a priest of the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria, and administrator of St. Rita Parish in Indianapolis, completing seven years of ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and remaining in residence at Saint Rita rectory until Aug. 31, 2014.
Rev. Christopher Wadelton, administrator of St. Philip Neri and Church of the Holy Cross parishes in Indianapolis, appointed pastor of St. Philip Neri and Church of the Holy Cross parishes.
Reverend William G. Marks, pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed to a second six-year term.
Rev. Jeremy Gries, pastor of St. Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish in Rushville and dean of the Connersville Deanery, appointed priest moderator of St. Anne Parish in New Castle and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Knightstown and continuing as pastor of St. Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish in Rushville and dean of the Connersville Deanery.
Rev. Robert Robeson, rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis and sacramental assistance at St. Anthony and Holy Trinity parishes in Indianapolis, continuing as rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary and assisting with sacramental ministry at Marian University in Indianapolis.
Permanent deacons
Deacon David Henn, Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish and Kindred Hospital Indianapolis South, both in Greenwood, assigned to serve at St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis and the archdiocesan Office of Worship to provide assistance with episcopal liturgies.
Effective July 31, 2014
Deacon Robert Decker, parish life coordinator at St. Peter Parish in Franklin County, retiring as parish life coordinator and assigned to All Saints Parish in Dearborn County with ministry of charity to the homebound and ill.
Published May 23, 2014
Effective immediately
Rev. Bernard Cox, pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Danville, granted a leave of absence.
Rev. Michael Hoyt, associate pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, appointed administrator pro-tem of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Danville while remaining associate pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg.
Rev. Joseph Pesola granted early retirement for medical reasons.
Rev. Msgr. Harold Knueven, retired, granted full retirement for medical reasons.
Published March 7, 2014
Effective immediately
Rev. William L. Ehalt, administrator of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Decatur County, Indiana, appointed pastor.
Effective March 4, 2014
Rev. Scott E. Nobbe, administrator of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, Indiana, granted a leave of absence.
Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, pastor of St. Ann and St. Joseph parishes in Jennings County, and St. Mary Parish in North Vernon, appointed pastor of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, Indiana.
Rev. Jerry L. Byrd, associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, appointed administrator of St. Ann and St. Joseph parishes in Jennings County, and St. Mary Parish in North Vernon.
Published January 31, 2014
Effective immediately
Michael J. Witka, director of Parish Financial Services and Risk Management for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, appointed administrator of finances for St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin, while continuing as director of Parish Financial Services and Risk Management for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Published January 17, 2014
Effective immediately
Rev. Scott E. Nobbe, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon, St. John the Baptist Parish in Dover, St. Paul Parish in New Alsace, and St. Martin Parish in Yorkville, appointed administrator of All Saints Catholic Church in Dearborn County, Indiana, formed by the unification of the four parishes.
Rev. William L. Ehalt, pastor of St. John the Evangelist in Enochsburg, and St. Maurice Parish in Decatur County, appointed administrator of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Decatur County, Indiana, formed by the unification of the two parishes.
Effective Jan. 16, 2014
Rev. Eric M. Johnson, administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, and chaplain at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville, appointed pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany and continuing as chaplain of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School with the assistance of the clergy of New Albany Deanery.