The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official appointments and announcement regarding priestly ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh:
Effective October 13, 2025
Reverend Jayaseelan Selvaraj, MSFS, Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Pinehurst, is appointed Administrator of Our Lady of the Seas Parish in Buxton.
Effective November 24, 2025
Reverend John M.P. De Guzman, Parochial Vicar at Saint Paul Parish in New Bern, is appointed Administrator of Saint John the Baptist Parish in Roanoke Rapids.
Reverend Marlon A. Mendieta Rodas, pastor of Saint John the Baptist Parish in Roanoke Rapids, is appointed Pastor of Saint Mildred Parish in Swansboro.
Announcement
Reverend David L. Miller, Pastor of Saint Mildred Parish in Swansboro, is granted medical retirement effective November 23, 2025. Please join Bishop Luis in thanking him for his generous, priestly service and praying for his health and happy retirement.