From Pastor, St. Mary Church, Fullerton Another parishioner, 17-year-old Brisa Lomas, wrote a letter to Thomas Olmsted, the bishop of Phoenix, asking him to reinstate Arango at St. Gregory. 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. 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. For the latest news delivered once a week via email, sign up for our free newsletter, being appointed by Bishop Thomas J. 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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. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. Louis vely - Belgian Christian spiritual writer; left the diocesan priesthood after conflicts with his superiors over his writings. One of the most exciting elements of the MLB offseason is the Arizona Fall League, which began its 30th season Monday. Im really looking forward to being the priest in Anthem, not just for the Catholics, but for everybody.. John R. Muir as moderator of the curia and vicar general and Dr. Maria Chavira to serve as vice-moderator of the curia, in addition to her current role as chancellor. DUY LE Fr. Michael McMahon at Saints Peter and Paul, Naperville, Rev. 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. Arizona Gov. 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. The baptisms were performed by the Rev. Andrew Buchanan at St. Dominic, Bolingbrook, Rev. David Sanfilippo, vicar for priests for the Diocese of Phoenix, has announced the reassignment of local clergy. From Pastor, Cristo Rey Church, Los Angeles From Parochial Vicar, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim Senovio Sarabia at St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield, Rev. MR. MICHAEL RIZZO Be sure to visit other states around Phoenix, AZ to get the names of more service providers. JOSEPH NGU TRUONG They include: From Alagad ni Maria Religious Community, Philippines Saint Barbara Province of the Order of Friars Minor Moves were necessary because of several changes. Pass it along to the KTAR News team here. From Parochial Administrator, St. Albans Catholic Church, Rochester, New York (Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter) announces the following assignments effective July 1, 2020, unless otherwise provided: Office of Pastor Rev. MICHAEL DWIGHT GALINADA People have not been at church in recent weeks, and that has had an impact on the financial situation at our churches and here at the pastoral center.. Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange announces priest assignment changes. From Chaplain, Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton Fr. Furloughs are planned in the current fiscal year and in fiscal year 2020-21. To Pastor, Ss. AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. James Olofson at St. John the Baptist, Winfield, Rev. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix consists of 94 parishes, 23 missions, 29 elementary schools, seven high schools, three universities, and one seminary, and is one of the fastest growing. PRIEST ASSIGNMENTS Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2018 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. Muir said. ENRIQUE SERA Arango told the families in the church Thursday that the do-over was a chance for the faithful to renew their commitment to God. Arango told the families in the church Thursday that the do-over was a chance for the faithful to renew their commitment to God. It also included a spreadsheet with hundreds of examples of how Arango positively impacted their lives. . 61 results found Damon Johnston Phoenix, AZ People are typically happy to live in Anthem, Fr. Robert Noesen as Pastor of St. Peter, Itasca, Rev. Winkler said. This is a list of notable former Roman Catholic priests. Angel Seminary, St Benedict, Oregon Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the dioceses site. Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. From Pastor, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim MANUEL LPEZ GONZLEZ Bishop Dolan is pleased to announce he has made the following priestly appointments to parishes. The Diocese of Phoenix estimates that thousands of baptisms are invalid by the incorrect phrasing used by the Rev. With the extended lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person church functions, even attending Mass, it may have . He said that while hes sad to leave the Newman Center, hes excited about his new assignment. Welcome! DAVID R. KLUNK To Senior Priest, Our Lady of Fatima Church, San Clemente, REV. "To me, he didnt do it intentionally," Najera said. SCOTT ALLEN Muir. 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. The Vicar for Priests Office announced the following pastoral appointments in March: Update: On May 8, the Diocese of Phoenix Vicar for Priests Office announced additional pastoral appointments: Joyce Coronel is a regular contributor to The Catholic Sun and author of A Martyrs Crown., For the latest news delivered once a week via email, sign up for our free newsletter, Catholic and American? From Licentiate studies in Philosophy and residence at the Pontifical North American College, Rome 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. JOSEPH SQUILLACIOTI To Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton and part-time Judge, Office of Canonical Services, REV. Richard Smith as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Naperville, Very Rev. Fr. MR. ALEJANDRO NICOLAT HERRERA Jesus "Jess" Ty is appointed parochial administrator of Our Lady of Joy Parish. Print production of the diocesesmonthly newspaper, the Catholic Sun, wasdiscontinued. She has served the Diocese of Phoenix as the chancellor for the past nine years, being appointed by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted in 2013 and becoming one of the first Latina women in the Catholic Church to serve in that role. THOMAS DE NGUYEN-DANG From Pastor Extended, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch 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. MSGR. For the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app. 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. The diocese reduced overall spending in the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, and will reduce spending next fiscal year by reducing staff and restructuring offices, the diocese said. Diocese of Orange, May 1, 2020, REV. To Parochial Vicar, St. Boniface Church, Anaheim, REV. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach, REV. 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. 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.. Garden Grove, CA 92840 To Consultant to the Office of the Bishop on Evangelization/Department of Parish Faith Formation, Garden Grove; In-residence at St. Boniface Church, Anaheim. To Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley, REV. "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. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach PHOENIX (AP) Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. Part one in a series, Conversations with hair stylist transformed one young mothers faith life, Lessons forged in struggle bear fruit in priesthood, work as chaplain, Servant leader, Fr. The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the diocese's site. Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. He declined an interview request from an Associated Press reporter after the ceremony, though he thanked the journalist for attending. That represents about 25% to 30% of the staff at the pastoral center, DeFrancesco said. From Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley REV. To Pastor Extended, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel, REV. His task now: Healing and helping those he invalidly baptized. Ritche S. Bueza - Pastor, Holy Spirit Parish, San Jose (concurrent as Director of Vocations and Seminarians) Rev, Msgr. To Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. He was ordained a priest of the diocese in 1989. CHARLES TRAN To Parochial Vicar, Ss. Muir was ordained a priest in 2007. Matthew Pratscheras Pastor of St. John Paul II, Kankakee, Rev. JAIME HERNNDEZ DAZ, O.F.M. Sometimes its because the priest has a particular need it might be health, or to continue his education.. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2018. 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. I learned a lot about evangelization, Fr. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need valid baptisms now. From Mt. RANDY GUILLEN 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. 0:45. Fr. SALVADOR LANDA To Administrator, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim, REV. Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange, REV. To Bioethics Advisor, Emmaus Institute Instructor, Supply Priest, and continuing as Censor Librorum, REV. To In-Residence at St. Columban Church, Garden Grove, REV. 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. Technically in church theology, theres no "again" or "rebaptism," since baptism, as well as Confirmation and first communion, are once-in-a-lifetime rituals that cant be repeated. To Pastor Renewed, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, REV. 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. Christopher Lankford as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Winfield, Rev. From Parochial Vicar, La Pursima Church, Orange CHRISTOPHER HEATH Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. From Pastor/Rector, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano Stephen Doktorczyk, Subscribe Saint Barbara Province of the Order of Friars Minor We remember Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach, REV. Diocese of Phoenix Website http://www.diocesephoenix.org/ Phone Number 602-257-0030 Location 400 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004-2376 United States of America View Map & Get Directions The Catholic Directory is a free website for finding, reviewing, and connecting with Catholic churches, organizations, resources, and businesses. Of note to our core coverage area: Reverend Christopher Heath has had his term as Pastor of St. Hedwig Parish in Los Alamitos extended; Rev. To Administrator Extended, St. Angela Merici Church, Brea, REV. Johann Esch - Belgian former Augustinian monk who was martyred for adopting Lutheran beliefs. 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. Frederick Atentar, who formerly served at St. Irenaeus Parish in Cypress, is taking a new assignment outside the Diocese of Orange. 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