Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments, including two deacon retirements

Archbishop William Lori announces the following appointments:

RETIREMENT

Deacon Frank O’Keefe
From Diaconal Ministry, Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City, to Retirement. Effective Aug. 1, 2022.

Deacon Donald Battista
From Diaconal Ministry in the Diocese of Palm Beach, Fla., to Retirement. Effective Aug. 1, 2022.

SPECIAL MINISTRY

Rev. Jose Opalda
From Pastor, Pastorate of the Parishes St. Mary of the Assumption, Govans, and St. Pius X, Rodgers Forge, and Adjutant Judicial Vicar to Judicial Vicar while continuing as Pastor of the Pastorate of the Parishes St. Mary of the Assumption, Govans, and St. Pius X, Rodgers Forge. Effective Sept. 1, 2022.

ADMINISTRATOR
Monsignor James Farmer, Retired Priest
To Administrator, Immaculate Conception Parish, Towson. Effective Aug. 1, 2022.

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