Bishop conveys priestly appointments and announcements

The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official assignments and announcements:   

Effective January 1, 2025

Reverend Peter Grace, CP, Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Clayton, is additionally appointed administrator of the Parish of Maria Reina de las Americas in Mount Olive and the Mission of Santa Teresa in Beulaville through June 24, 2025.

Reverend Hernan Giovanny Muñoz Muñeton, OSFS, a member of the South America and Caribbean Province of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales, is appointed Parochial Vicar at the Parish of Holy Redeemer by the Sea in Kitty Hawk.

Effective February 1, 2025

Reverend Celso A. Tabalanza, CICM, a member of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is appointed Pastor of the Parish of Saint Mary in Goldsboro.

Announcements

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama expresses his sincere appreciation to the following priests for their generous priestly ministry:

Reverend Remy Kankolongo, CICM, formerly Parochial Vicar at the Parish of Maria Reina de las Americas in Mount Olive and the Mission of Santa Teresa in Beulaville, who has returned to his community at the conclusion of his visa.

Reverend Clyde Timberlake Meares, for caring for the sacramental needs of the Parish of Maria Reina de las Americas in Mount Olive and the Mission of Santa Teresa in Beulaville during the interim.