Priestly ministry appointments and announcements

Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, is pleased to convey the following official appointments and announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh.

Effective June 25, 2019

Reverend Noe Ramirez de Paz, ordained priest on June 8, 2019, is appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish in Cary.

Effective July 1, 2019

Reverend Joshua West, L.C., a priest of the Legionaries of Christ, is appointed Priest Chaplain at The Doggett Center for Catholic Campus Ministry at North Carolina State University, with temporary residence at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral rectory in Raleigh.

Effective July 20, 2019

Reverend Peter Devereux, L.C., a priest of the Legionaries of Christ, is appointed Associate Chaplain at The Doggett Center for Catholic Campus Ministry at North Carolina State University, with temporary residence at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral rectory in Raleigh. In addition to this part-time appointment, Father Devereux, L.C., will continue his ministry with the Regnum Christi members in the region.

Announcements

Sincere appreciation is extended to Reverend Aaron Wessman, G.H.M., for his priestly ministry as Administrator of Holy Spirit Parish in Windsor and Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Plymouth. Father Wessman has been elected as the first Vice- President of the Glenmary Home Missioners by their Executive Council.

Reverend John Brown, G.H.M., Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Williamston is additionally appointed Administrator of Holy Spirit Parish in Windsor and Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Plymouth, effective July 5, 2019 until a priestly assignment to both parishes can be made by the Glenmary Home Missioners, anticipated in mid- September 2019. Assisting in priestly ministry coverage to these parishes on an interim basis will be Reverend Dominic Duggins, G.H.M., from July 12-29, 2019 and Reverend Vince Burns, G.H.M., from August 2 – September 20, 2019.