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Appointment Announcements for 4/15/26

Clergy Assignments | April 15, 2026

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

Priests

  • Rev. Jorge E. Castro, to Parochial Vicar of Saint Paul VI Parish, Hamden, effective March 1, 2026.
  • Rev. Melbin Joseph, MCBS, to Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Valley, Ansonia, effective March 1, 2026.
  • Rev. Christopher M. Ford, to Chancellor, effective March 3, 2026, in addition to his assignment as Pastor of Saint Peter Claver Parish, West Hartford, and Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
  • Rev. George S. Mukuka, to Vice-Chancellor, effective March 3, 2026, in addition to his assignment as Pastor of Saint John Fisher Parish, Marlborough.

Deacons

  • Dcn. Neil J. Culhane, to Retired Status, effective January 13, 2026.
  • Dcn. Michael J. Lynch, to Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Ansonia, effective February 1, 2026, for a term of five years.
  • Dcn. Donald J. Philip, to Retired Status, effective February 1, 2026.
  • Dcn. Leo B. Conard, III, to Retired Status, effective February 16, 2026.
  • Dcn. Stephen L. Weaver, to SS. Isidore and Maria Parish, Glastonbury, effective     March 1, 2026, for a term of one year.
  • Dcn. James V. Arena, to temporary leave of absence, effective April 8, 2026, for a period of six months.
  • Dcn. Albert A. Cala, to St. Joachim Parish, New Britain, effective May 1, 2026, for a term of five years.
  • Dcn. Victor C. Mitchell, to St. Anthony Parish, Prospect, effective May 1, 2026, for a term of five years.
  • Dcn. Martin J. O’Connor, to Retired Status, effective May 24, 2026.