Bishop Francis Kalabat announces the following appointments effective August 1, 2023:

St. Paul Chaldean Catholic Church will no longer have a pastor in residence, but all pastoral services will be cared for by Holy Martyrs Church. There will not be any decline of services or activities in the parish, but rather the parish of St. Paul’s will be shepherded by the clergy of Holy Martyrs.

 

  • Fr. Wisam Matti will begin his new assignment as Parochial Vicar at Holy Martyrs Church.
  • Fr. Kevin Yono will also begin his new assignment as Parochial Vicar at Holy Martyrs Church.
  • Fr. Muhannad Altawil will begin a new assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Church.
  • Fr. Marcus Shammami will devote more time to working in the bishop’s office as his personal secretary and will also begin his new assignment as Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Church.
  • Fr. Fadie Gorgies will be given a one year extension as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Church.  Fr. Fadie will also continue his teaching role in the seminary and as the chaplain of Oakland County Jail
  • Deacon Namir Narra, after his ordination to the priesthood, will be assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. George Chaldean Church.

 

Please pray for your priests and the diocese.