Archdiocesan clergy personnel announcements for June 2021

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., announced the following appointments: 

Pastors

Reverend Dominick J. Lenoci has been granted a second term to his pastorate at Saint Joseph Parish, West Orange, ending July 1, 2027.

Revered Jose I. Gamba has been appointed pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Elizabeth, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Leo J. Butler has been appointed pastor of Annunciation Parish, Paramus, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend James T. Brown has been appointed pastor of Ascension Parish, New Milford, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Krzysztof K. Maslowski has been appointed pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Union, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Oscar Martin Dominguez has been appointed pastor of Saint John the Baptist Parish, Fairview, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Armand Mantia has been appointed pastor of Saint Genevieve Parish, Elizabeth, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Eustace Edomobi has been appointed pastor of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Jersey City, effective July 1, 2021.

Administrator

Reverend David C. Santos has been appointed administrator of Saint James Parish, Springfield, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Fredy Sanchez has been appointed administrator of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and Saint Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Plainfield, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Leandro N. Torres Mas has been appointed administrator of Saint Joseph the Carpenter Parish, Roselle, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend James V. Teti has been appointed administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Mountainside, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Nelson Y. Oyola Garcia has been appointed administrator of Sacred Heart Parish, Bloomfield, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Jacek J. Napora has been appointed administrator of Saint Hedwig Parish, Elizabeth, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Doroteo B. Layosa II has been appointed administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish, Norwood, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Anthony Robert DiStefano has been appointed administrator of Queen of Peace Parish, North Arlington,  effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Francisco M. Mendonca has been appointed administrator of Our Lady of Peace Parish, New Providence, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Ralph D. Siendo has been appointed administrator of Our Lady of Victories Parish, Jersey City, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Joseph A. Furnaguera has been appointed administrator of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish, Jersey City, effective June 1, 2021.

Parochial Vicar

Reverend Diego Navarro Rodriguez has been appointed parochial vicar of Saint Catherine Parish, Glen Rock, effective May 29, 2021.

Reverend Nicholas Sertich has been appointed parochial vicar of Saint Paul Parish, Ramsey, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Carlos Briceno has been appointed parochial vicar of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Union City, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Michele Pedroni has been appointed parochial vicar of Saint Mary, Plainfield, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Melvin Oseguera has been appointed parochial vicar of Holy Redeemer, West New York, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Juan Jose Esteban has been appointed parochial vicar of Saint Leo Parish, Elmwood Park, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Charles M. Kelly has been appointed parochial vicar of Assumption Parish, Emerson, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Paul Houlis has been appointed parochial vicar of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Maywood, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Arlou T. Buslon has been appointed parochial vicar of Our Lady of Peace Parish, New Providence, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Rafal Smola has been appointed parochial vicar of Saint Mary Parish, Nutley, effective July 1, 2021.

Chaplain

Reverend Joseph Voltaggio, OSB, has been appointed Chaplain at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, effective immediately.

Released

Reverend Paolo Tanzini has had his release to the Archdiocese of Detroit extended for a period of three years, ending June 1, 2024.

Reverend Esteban N. Granyak has had his release to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia extended for a period of one year, ending July 1, 2022.

In Residence

Reverend Francis Azah has been appointed in residence at Saint Elizabeth Parish, Wyckoff, effective July 1, 2021.

Newly Ordained Priests

Reverend Gabriel Celis Camacho, newly ordained, has been assigned to Saint John the Apostle Parish, Linden, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Moris Enrique Montoya Cruz, newly ordained, has been assigned to Blessed Sacrament Parish, Elizabeth, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Luis Carlo Rodrigues de Araujo, newly ordained, has been assigned to Saint Stephen Parish, Kearny, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Christian Scalo, newly ordained, has been assigned to Saint Joseph Parish, Oradell/New Milford, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Lynx Soliman, newly ordained, has been assigned to Saint Aloysius Parish, Caldwell, effective July 1, 2021.

Newly Ordained Transitional Deacons

Reverend Mr. Matthew Gonzalez, newly ordained Transitional Deacon, has been assigned to Diaconate Ministry at Saint Bartholomew Parish, Scotch Plains, June 12, 2021 to May 7, 2022.

Reverend Mr. David Hinojosa, newly ordained Transitional Deacon, has been assigned to Diaconate Ministry at Saint Peter Parish, Belleville, June 12, 2021 to May 7, 2022.

Reverend Mr. Roberto Julio Moreno Andrion, newly ordained Transitional Deacon, has been assigned at Diaconate Ministry of Saint Benedict and Saint Aloysius Parish, Newark, June 12, 2021 to May 7, 2022.

Reverend Mr. Peter Jacob Volz, newly ordained Transitional Deacon, has been assigned to Diaconate Ministry at Nativity Parish, Midland Park, June 12, 2021 to May 7, 2022.

Reverend Mr. Ashton I. Francisco Wong, newly ordained Transitional Deacon, has been assigned to Diaconate Ministry at Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Bergenfield, June 12, 2021 to May 7, 2022.

Permanent Deacon

Reverend Edwin T. Dava, newly ordained Permanent Deacon, has been assigned to Diaconate Ministry at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Jersey City, effective May 24, 2021.

Archdiocesan Official

Reverend Monsignor Joseph R. Chapel has been appointed Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate, effective July 1, 2021, while remaining as Pastor of Saint Andrew, Westwood.

Retired

Reverend Christopher D. Isinta has been granted retirement, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend David W. Milliken has been granted retirement, effective July 1, 2021.

Reverend Andrew Zmarlicki has been granted retirement, effective July 1, 2021.