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Appointment Announcements for 5/20/26

Clergy Assignments | May 20, 2026

Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne is pleased to announce the following appointments:

Priests

  • Rev. José Alberto Espinal Rodriguez, CSMA, one year extension as Parochial Vicar of All Saints – Todos los Santos Parish, Waterbury, effective May 1, 2026.
  • Rev. Stanislaw Dudek, one calendar year extension as Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, New Britain, effective May 4, 2026.
  • Rev. Marek Zawadski, one year extension of ministry at Holy Cross Parish, New Britain, effective May 8, 2026.
  • Rev. Cornelius Kelechi Anyanwu, to Parochial Vicar of Saint John XXIII Parish, West Haven, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Ricardo E. Borja, to Parochial Vicar of Saint John Paul II Parish, Torrington, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Piotr S. Buczek, to Pastor of Saint Stanislaus Parish, Bristol, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Jorge E. Castro, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish, Cheshire, effective     June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Matthew C. Collins, to Pastor of Saint Louis de Montfort Parish, Litchfield, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Joseph R. Cronin, to Pastor of Precious Blood Parish, Milford, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Joseph P. Crowley, to Pastor of Saint Matthew and Saint Gregory the Great Parish, Forestville, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. John J. Dietrich, to Pastor of Saint Anthony Parish, Prospect, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Aidan N. Donahue, to Pastor of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish, Cheshire, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Adam Hurbanczuk, to Pastor of Saint Faustina Parish, Meriden, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Grzegorz Jaworowski, to Pastor of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Kent, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Sam John, to Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Meriden, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Patrick M. Kane, to Administrator of Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish, Windsor Locks, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Nathaniel C. Labarda, to Pastor of Saint Raphael Parish, Milford, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Roberto D. McCarthy, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Parish, Northford, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Nicholas P. Melo, to Pastor of Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Thomaston, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. José A. Mercado, to Pastor of Saint Joachim Parish, New Britain, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Robert A. Morgewicz, to Parochial Vicar of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. George S. Mukuka, to Pastor of Saint Margaret Parish, Madison, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Ajeesh K. Ouseph, to Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Wethersfield, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Israel Rivera, to Pastor of Saint John XXIII Parish, West Haven, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Jeffrey V. Romans, to Pastor of Christ the King Parish, Wethersfield, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Martin D. Rooney, MSA, to Pastor of Saint Junipero Serra Parish, South Windsor, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Edward J. Przygocki, MSA, to Priest in Residence at Saint Junipero Serra Parish, South Windsor, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Dominic Thomas, MCBS, to Pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Ansonia, effective      June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Lijo Thomas, to Administrator of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Woodbridge, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Carlos M. Zapata, to Pastor of Saint John Fisher Parish, Marlborough, effective June 30, 2026.
  • Rev. Edward Ziemnicki, to Pastor of SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish, Hartford, effective June 30, 2026.

Deacons

  • Dcn. Ronnie C. Bicknell, to Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Parish, Northford, effective May 1, 2026, for a term of five years.
  • Dcn. Steven D. Bilodeau, to Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Parish, Northford, effective May 1, 2026, for a term of five years.
  • Dcn. William J. Lovelace, to Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Parish, Northford, effective May 1, 2026, for calendar year 2026.
  • Dcn. Joseph P. Marenna, to Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Parish, Northford, effective May 1, 2026, for a term of five years.
  • Dcn. John F. Esterheld, to Retired Status, effective May 3, 2026.