His Excellency Bishop Francis Kalabat announces the following Presbyteral Assignments, effective August 1, 2026.
Please see below for the full list of appointments. We ask the faithful to keep our priests in their prayers as they begin their new assignments.
Rev. Fr. Wisam Matti will receive a one-year extension as Parochial Vicar at Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, MI through July 31, 2027.
Rev. Fr. Fadie Gorgies will continue his ministry as the Chaplain of the Oakland County Jail while also advancing his studies and providing only weekend sacramental assistance at St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church in Troy, MI.
Rev. Fr. Matthew Zetouna will receive a one-year extension as Parochial vicar at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfield, MI through July 31, 2027.
Rev. Fr. Rodney Abasso will receive a one-year extension as Parochial Vicar at Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church in Northbrook, IL through July 31, 2027.
Rev. Fr. Kevin Yono will be assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church in Troy, MI through July 31, 2029.
Rev. Fr. Namir Narra will be assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church in Troy, MI through July 31, 2029.
Rev. Fr. Patrick Setto will be assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. George Chaldean Catholic Church in Shelby Township, MI through July 31, 2029.
Rev. Fr. Perrin Atisha will continue to serve as Vicar for Priestly Life and Vocations Director, and will reside at the Mar Eliya Retreat Center in Oxford, MI to provide for its spiritual needs.
Rev. Fr. Marcus Shammami will continue to serve in his role as Priest-Secretary to the Bishop and will receive a one-year extension at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfield, MI through July 31, 2027. In addition, he will provide weekend assistance at Holy Cross Chaldean Catholic Church in Farmington Hills, MI and will lead the mission at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Orchard Lake, MI.
Rev. Fr. John Jaddou will continue to serve as Parochial Vicar at Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, MI and will lead the mission at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church in Shelby Township, MI.
Dcn. Brandon Elias, after his ordination to the priesthood in July of 2026, will be assigned as Parochial Vicar at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church in Southfield, MI through July 31, 2029.
Dcn. Lucian Gumma, after his ordination to the priesthood in July of 2026, will be assigned as Parochial Vicar at Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, MI through July 31, 2029.
2026 Diaconate Assignments
Matthew Bakkal, after his ordination to the diaconate in May of 2026, will be assigned to Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church in Southfield, MI.
Eddie Dickow, after his ordination to the diaconate in May of 2026, will be assigned to St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfield, MI.