Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including special ministry assignments

Archbishop William E. Lori announces the following appointments:

Special Ministry

Rev. Ako Walker, C.Ss.R.

From Interim Delegate for Hispanic Catholics to Vicar for Hispanic Catholics, while continuing as Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Parish, Highlandtown, and Holy Rosary Parish, Fells Point. Effective Sept. 3, 2025.

Deacon Andrew Lacovara

From Interim Delegate to the Urban Vicariate to Delegate to the Urban Vicariate, while continuing in Diaconal Ministry at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore, and St. Ignatius Parish, Baltimore. Effective Sept. 3, 2025

Associate Pastor

Rev. Kevin Farmer

From Associate Pastor, St. Margaret Parish, Bel Air, to Associate Pastor, Pastorate of Church of the Resurrection Parish and St. Paul Parish, Ellicott City. Effective Oct. 1, 2025.

Rev. Rodney Olive, C.Ss.R.

To Associate Pastor, St. Mary’s Parish, Annapolis. Effective Sept. 2, 2025.

Retirement

Deacon Douglas Kendzierski

From Diaconal Ministry, Our Lady of Grace Parish, Parkton, to Retirement. Effective Oct. 1, 2025.

Deacon Kevin Reid

From Diaconal Ministry, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, and St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Carney, to Retirement. Effective Oct. 1, 2025.

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