Bishop announces additional priestly appointments

Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official appointments and announcements regarding priestly and diaconal ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh.

Effective June 5, 2020

Deacon Jerry Fatica, deacon at Saint Mildred Parish in Swansboro, is appointed Administrator of Saint Mildred Parish in Swansboro.

Effective June 30, 2020

Reverend Mr. Matthew Ikechukwu Nwafor, upon ordination to the Priesthood on June 6, 2020, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh.

Effective September 1, 2020

Reverend Mr. Jairo Alberto Maldonado-Pacheco, upon ordination to the Priesthood on June 6, 2020, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Raleigh. Effective June 30, 2020 – September 1, 2020, Father Maldonado-Pacheco is assigned to assist in priestly ministry in parishes as assigned by Bishop Zarama.