PASTOR: A priest appointed by the Archbishop and delegated as the leader of a particular parish entrusted to him. The pastor’s role, expressed in its threefold mission of teaching, governing and sanctifying (CIC, c. 519), empowers the laity for their mission as light and leaven in the world.

PRIEST ADMINISTRATOR: A priest appointed by the Archbishop as a temporary leader of a particular parish. He has the same authority as a pastor. (CIC, c. 540 §1-3). This office may be held, for example, by seasoned, newly arrived priests or by newly ordained priests who require more experience and formation before being assigned as pastors.

PASTORAL COORDINATOR: A deacon, religious or lay ecclesial minister appointed by the Archbish-op under the supervision of a priest moderator and entrusted with the day-to-day leadership of a parish. (CIC, c. 517 §2).

PAROCHIAL VICAR: A priest who renders service in pastoral ministry as a co-worker with the pastor, and sharing service in pastoral ministry through common counsel and effort and under his authority (CIC, c. 545 §1-2).

PARISH PRIEST: A priest appoint-ed by the Archbishop to provide priestly ministry in a particular par-ish in collaboration with the pastor or pastoral coordinator.

CHAPLAIN: A priest appointed by the Archbishop to provide pastoral care to a faith community within the Archdiocese. (CIC, c. 564)

Rev. Showreelu Simham, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Aberdeen, Our Lady of the Olympics Mission in Amanda Park, St. Thomas the

Apostle Mission in Clallam Bay, St. Anne Parish in Forks, Our Lady of Good Help Parish in Hoquiam, St. Jerome Parish in Ocean Shores and St. Paul Mission in Westport.

Transitional Deacons to be Ordained to the Priesthood on June 22, 2019.

Rev. Benjamin A. Bray, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Charles Parish in Burlington,Immaculate Concep-tion Parish in Mount Vernon, Immaculate

Heart of Mary Parish in Sedro-Woolley, Sacred Heart Parish in La Conner and St. Catherine Mission in Concrete.

Rev. Tyler Y. Johnson, appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Family Parish in Kirkland.

Rev. Juan Carlos Orozco, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Louise de Marillac Parish in Bellevue.

PARISH PRIESTThe term of office for Parish Priest in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Rev. Bryan L. Hersey, appointed Parish Priest of Christ Our Hope Parish in Seattle and St. Patrick Parish in Seattle while continuing to serve as Chaplain of

First Hill Hospital Ministry in Seattle.

Rev. Vinner Raj Simeon Raj, H.G.N., appointed Parish Priest of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish in Tacoma.

CHAPLAINThe term of office for Chaplain in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Rev. Albert Arulappan, H.G.N., appointed Chaplain of Our Lady of the Rock Priory on Shaw Island and the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma on

Shaw Island.Rev. William J. Heric, appointed Chaplain of Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle while serving as Pastor of St. Bridget Parish in Seattle.Very Rev. James W. Northrop, appointed Chaplain of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien while continu-ing to serve as Pastor of St. Thomas in

Tukwila.

Rev. Marcin Szymanski, O.P., appointed Chaplain of the Catholic Newman Center at the University of Washington in Seattle.

SENIOR PRIESTRev. Armando Guzman

Rev. Fabian T. MacDonald

Rev. Joseph P. Mitchell

Rev. Felino S. Paulino

Rev. Jack Walmsley

Rev. John J. Wilkie

PASTORAL COORDINATOR RETIRING

Ms. JoAn Choi

Most Rev. J. Peter SartainArchbishop of Seattle

Mary E. SantiChancellor

MAY 2019

Additional appointments will be forthcoming.

OFFICIAL AppointmentsThe Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain, having carefully assessed the needs of the People of God in the Archdiocese of Seattle, and after careful consultation with the Christian Faithful and the Priest Personnel Board, makes the following pastoral appointments in accord with the 1983 Code of Canon Law effective July 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted. Additional appointments will be forthcoming.

PASTORThe term of office for Pastor in the Archdiocese of Seattle is six years.

Rev. Martin J. Bourke, appointed Pastor of Visitation Parish in Tacoma.

Rev. K. Scott Connolly, appointed Pastor of St. Edward Parish in Seattle, St. George Parish in Seattle, St. Paul Parish in Seattle and St. Peter Parish in

Seattle.Rev. Kevin F.X. Duggan, appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Seattle.

Very Rev. Vincent M. Gilmore, appointed Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonds.

Rev. William J. Heric, appointed Pastor of St. Bridget Parish in Seattle, effective May 6, 2019.

Rev. John J. Ludvik, appointed Pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Seattle.

Rev. Dominic D. Maichrowicz, O.P., appointed Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Seattle, effective May 1, 2019.

Rev. Jacob M. Maurer, appointed Pastor of St. Mark Parish in Shoreline.

Rev. Milhton H. Scarpetta, appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Chehalis, St. Mary Parish in Centralia, St. Yves Mission in Harmony and St. Francis Xavier

Parish in Toledo.Rev. Joseph D. Vu, S.D.D., appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Seattle.

PRIEST ADMINISTRATORThe term of office for Priest Administra-tor in the Archdiocese of Seattle is gener-ally three years.

Rev. Michael A. Dion, appointed Priest Administrator of St. Michael Parish in Snohomish.

Rev. Chad S. Green, appointed Priest Administrator of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Sammamish.

Rev. Christopher A. Hoiland, appointed Priest Administrator of Christ the King Parish in Seattle.

Rev. Jeffrey H. Moore, appointed Priest Administrator of Assumption Parish in Bellingham.

Rev. Rajasekar Savarimuthu, H.G.N., appointed Priest Administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Camas and Our Lady Star of the Sea Mission in

Stevenson.

PASTORAL COORDINATORThe term of office for Pastoral Coordina-tor in the Archdiocese of Seattle is gener-ally one to three years

Deacon James J. Fish, appointed Pastoral Coordinator of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish in Tacoma while con-tinuing to serve as Pastoral Coordinator

of Holy Rosary Parish in Tacoma.Deacon Dennis M. Kelly, appointed Pastoral Coordinator of Christ Our Hope Parish in Seattle and St. Patrick Parish in Seattle.

PAROCHIAL VICARThe term of office for Parochial Vicar in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Rev. Victor Raj Anas Dass, H.G.N., appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Everett and St. John Mission in Mukilteo. Rev. Albert Arulappan, H.G.N., appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Parish in Friday Harbor, Lopez Island Station on Lopez Island and Eastsound

Station on Orcas Island.Rev. Jaya Kumar Embeti, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Aberdeen, Our Lady of the Olympics Mission in Amanda Park, St. Thomas the

Apostle Mission in Clallam Bay, St. Anne Parish in Forks, Our Lady of Good Help Parish in Hoquiam, St. Jerome Parish in Ocean Shores and St. Paul Mission in Westport.