Bishop announces additional 2026 priestly appointments

The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official appointments regarding priestly ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh:

Effective April 17, 2026

Reverend Cong Le, Parochial Vicar at the Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary Parish in Wilmington, is granted a leave of absence for personal reasons.

Effective April 20, 2026

Reverend Carlos Arce, returning from a leave of absence, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint Paul Parish in New Bern.