Most Reverend John Noonan, having carefully assessed the needs of the People of God in the Diocese of Orlando 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.

2023

  • Fr. Savari Anbarasu,Savari, Rev.,MC is appointed parochial vicar of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe effective January 28, 2023
  • Fr. Sajimon Chandy,Sajimon,CFIC is appointed parochial vicar of St. Joseph Winter Haven effective January 16, 2023
  • Fr. Sebastian Nzabhayanga is appointed parochial vicar of St. Anthony effective January 16, 2023
  • Fr. Mariano Catura is appointed parochial vicar and hospital chaplain of St. John Vianney, Orlando, effective January 14, 2023
  • Fr. Shiju Chittattukara, S.D.V. is appointed parochial vicar of St. Patrick, Mount Dora, effective January 6, 2023
  • Fr. Hermongenes F. Sargado, SDV is appointed parochial administrator of St. Patrick, effective January 1, 2023

2022

  • Father Plutarco Opinio is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Anthony, effective December 17, 2023
  • Father Nathanael Soliven is appointed Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of St. James, Orlando, effective October 24, 2022
  • Father Roberto Marquez is appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Charles Borromeo, Orlando, effective October 24, 2022
  • Father Ralph DuWell is appointed Pastor of St. Timothy, Lady Lake, effective October 24, 2022
  • Father Luis Barrera is appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross, Orlando, effective October 15, 2022
  • Father Sebastian Mpango Nzabhayanga is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph, Winter Haven, effective October 10, 2022
  • Father James Tharakan is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Ann, DeBary, effective October 8, 2022
  • Father Duberney Rodas Grajales is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalen, Altamonte Springs, effective October 8, 2022
  • Father Anthony Aarons is appointed Rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, effective August 1, 2022
  • Father Joseph Bui is appointed Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes, Melbourne, effective August 1, 2022
  • Father Benjamin Berinti, C.PP.S. is appointed Pastor of St. Joseph, Palm Bay, effective August 1, 2022. He will continue to also be the Pastor of Immaculate Conception, Melbourne Beach
  • Father Timothy Knepper, C.PP.S. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph, Palm Bay, effective August 1, 2022
  • Father Frankline Rayappa, C.PP.S. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph, Palm Bay, effective August 1, 2022
  • Father Raymond Kaele, C.PP.S. is appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception, Melbourne Beach, effective August 1, 2022
  • Father Kenneth Gill is appointed Parochial Administrator of the Basilica of St. Paul in Daytona Beach, effective July 9, 2022
  • Father Noe Vera Jaimes, C.S. is appointed Parochial Vicar of Resurrection Catholic Church, Winter Garden, effective July 1, 2022
  • Father Jeremiah Payne is appointed Pastor of All Souls Catholic Church, Sanford, effective July 1, 2022
  • Father Matthew Newcomb is appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Indialantic, effective July 1, 2022
  • Father Thomas Pringle is appointed Parochial Vicar serving Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando, effective July 1, 2022
  • Father Shenoy Thomas, MC is appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando, effective July 1, 2022
  • Father James Tharakan is appointed Parochial Vicar of Annunciation Catholic Church, Altamonte Springs, effective July 1, 2022
  • Father Dominic Libiszewski, OSPPE is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Summerfield, effective July 1, 2022
  • Father Francisco Ojeda is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Orlando, effective Jun 24, 2022
  • Father Zackary Gray is appointed Parochial Vicar serving St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lakeland effective June 11, 2022
  • Father Joseph Tran is appointed Parochial Vicar serving Resurrection Catholic Church, Lakeland effective June 11, 2022
  • Father Joshy Mathew, CMI, is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Winter Park, effective June 10, 2022
  • Father Benny Mekkatt, CFIC is appointed Parochial Vicar of St Joseph Catholic Church, Winter Haven effective April 5, 2022
  • Father David Vargas is appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kissimmee effective April 3, 2022
  • Father Vincent Nguyen, C.S.C. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Viera effective April 1, 2022
  • Father Luis Osorio is appointed Administrator Pro Tem of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lake Wales effective March 19, 2022
  • Father Duberney Rodas Grajales is appointed Administrator Pro Tem of Centro Guadalupana Mission, Wahneta effective March 19, 2022