Bishop Francis Kalabat announces the following appointments
Parochial Vicars
-Rev. Muhannad Al-Tawil, O.P., with the concurrence of his provincials, has been given a 3-year extension as parochial vicar at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfield, Michigan through July 31, 2027.
-Rev. Matthew Zetouna has been given a year extension as parochial vicar at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church in West Bloomfield, Michigan through July 31, 2026.
-Rev. Fadie Gorgies has been given a year extension as parochial vicar at St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church in Troy, Michigan through July 31, 2025. Rev. Gorgies will continue his position as priest chaplain at the Oakland County Jail as well as his role teaching at the seminary.
-Rev. Rodney Abasso has been given a year extension as parochial vicar at Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church in Northbrook, Illinois through July 31, 2026.
-Rev. Perrin Atisha has been given a year extension as parochial vicar at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church in Southfield, Michigan through July 31, 2026.
Pastors
-Rev. Ayad Hanna has been given a 2-year extension as pastor at Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church in Northbrook, Illinois through July 31, 2027.
-Rev. Fawaz Kako has been given a 2-year extension as pastor at St. George Chaldean Catholic Church in Shelby Township, Michigan through July 31, 2027.
Please pray for your priests and the diocese.