The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official appointments and announcements.
Effective February 5, 2025
Reverend Thomas S. Duggan is appointed Minister for the Sick and Dying in the Raleigh Deanery, with continued residence at St. Joseph Parish in Raleigh.
Reverend Albert Puliyadan, O.F.M. Conv., a member of the Franciscan Friars Conventual-Our Lady of the Angels Province, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Burlington.
Effective February 14, 2025
Rev. Mr. Cavine Okello, G.H.M., a member of the Glenmary Home Missioners, upon ordination to the sacred priesthood, is appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Plymouth.
Announcements
Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama expresses his sincere appreciation to the following priests for their generous priestly ministry:
Reverend Piotr Tymko, O.F.M. Conv., Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Burlington, who has been assigned by his community to ministry outside of the diocese.
Reverend Hector LaChapelle, M.S., retired priest in residence at St. Stephen the First Martyr Parish in Sanford, who will be moving to take up residence at a community outside of the diocese on March 1, 2025.