Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including associate pastor and special ministry

Archbishop William E. Lori announces the following appointments:

Associate Pastor  

Rev. Leandro Fazolini

From Associate Pastor, Pastorate of St. John Parish, Westminster, and St. Joseph Parish, Taneytown, to Associate Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Cockeysville. Effective Jan. 10. 2026.

Special Ministry

Rev. Angel Acuña

To Spiritual Director, Archdiocesan Hispanic Young Adult Ministry while continuing as Associate Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Glyndon. Effective Nov. 17, 2025.

Rev. Matthew Himes

From Associate Director of Vocations and Part-Time Chaplain, UMBC Campus Ministry, to Full-Time Chaplain, UMBC Campus Ministry. Effective Jan. 10, 2026.

Rev. Lenin Suarez

From Associate Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Cockeysville, to Associate Director of Vocations. Effective Jan. 10, 2026.​

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