The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official appointments and announcements:
Effective September 3, 2024
College of Consultors
The following are appointed as new members of the College of Consultors for a term of five years:
- Very Reverend Fernando Torres, V.F.
- Reverend Paul Nicholas Cottrill
The following members of the College of Consultors are renewed for an additional five-year term:
- Very Reverend Michael J. Burbeck, V.G.
- Reverend John Durbin
- Very Reverend Scott E. McCue, V.F.
Effective September 6, 2024
Reverend Bill John Acosta Escobar, Administrator of Saint Bernadette Parish in Fuquay Varina, is appointed Pastor of the same.
Effective September 10, 2024
Deans
Upon receipt of the recommendations from the priests of their respective deaneries, the following are appointed as Deans for a term of five years:
- Very Reverend John Victor Gournas, V.F., New Bern Deanery
- Very Reverend Scott E. McCue, V.F., Raleigh Deanery
- Very Reverend Rafael Leon, V.F., Piedmont Deanery
- Very Reverend Baiju Augustine, M.S., Fayetteville Deanery
Effective October 1, 2024
Reverend Steven Costello, returning from a leave of absence, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint Paul Parish in New Bern.
Announcements
Bishop Zarama has accepted the resignation of Reverend Carlos Arce as Pastor of Saint Bernadette Parish in Fuquay Varina, effective August 22, 2024.