Bishop makes new official appointments

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 September 10, 2020

Very Reverend Jeffrey A. Bowker, V.F., Pastor of Saint Therese Parish in Wilson and Vicar Forane (Dean) of the Tar River Deanery, is additionally appointed Director of Seminarian Formation.

Reverend James J. Magee, III, Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Tarboro and Chaplain of John Paul II High School in Greenville, is additionally appointed Promoter of Vocations.

Effective September 17, 2020

Reverend Jacek Orzechowski, O.F.M, a Franciscan Friar of the Holy Name Province, is appointed Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Durham.

Announcements

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama expresses his sincere appreciation to each of the following priests for their faithful and generous priestly ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh:

Reverend Christopher Van Haight, O.F.M., Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Durham, has been assigned to priestly ministry at Saint Anthony Friary in Butler, New Jersey, by his Provincial Minister.

Reverend Mario E. Gómez, O.F.M., Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Church in Durham, has been assigned to priestly ministry at Saint Francis Church in New York, New York.