Clergy Announcement - May 16, 2023

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 29, 2023, except where noted differently.

Pastors

Reverend Richard E. Dyer from Parochial Vicar at Saint Veronica Parish in Chantilly to Pastor of Saint Thomas à Becket Parish in Reston.

Parochial Vicars

Reverend Devaraju (Devan) Arockiasamy from ministry outside the Diocese to Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Parish in Aldie.

Reverend Nicholas R. Barnes from Parochial Vicar at Saint Theresa Parish in Ashburn to Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington.

Reverend Dort A. Bigg from Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Lake Ridge to Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Beloved Parish in McLean.

Reverend Kevin J. Dansereau from Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg. 

Reverend Jeb S. Donelan from Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Dale City to Parochial Vicar at Saint Bernadette Parish in Springfield.

Reverend Christopher H. Hayes from Parochial Vicar at Nativity Parish in Burke to Parochial Vicar at Saint Timothy Parish in Chantilly.

Reverend Charles W. Merkle, III from Parochial Vicar at Corpus Christi Parish in Aldie to Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Lake Ridge.

Reverend Joseph F. Moschetto from Parochial Vicar at Saint Luke Parish in McLean to Parochial Vicar at Saint Veronica in Chantilly.

Reverend Carroll L. Oubre from Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale to Parochial Vicar at Saint Luke Parish in McLean.

Reverend Charles C. Pavlick from Parochial Vicar at Saint Timothy Parish in Chantilly to Parochial Vicar at Saint James Parish in Falls Church.

Reverend Jonathan M. Smith from Parochial Vicar at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Clifton to Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls.

Reverend Christopher T. Vaccaro from Catholic Chaplain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg to Parochial Vicar at Saint Theresa Parish in Ashburn.

Reverend Joseph D. Q. Vu from Parochial Vicar at Saint James Parish in Falls Church to Parochial Vicar at Precious Blood Parish in Culpeper.

Reverend James F. Waalkes from Parochial Vicar at Saint Anthony Parish in Falls Church to Parochial Vicar at Saint Bernadette Parish.

Reverend Jordan M. Willard from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls to Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale.

Other Assignments

Reverend Anthony Appiah from Chaplain to the Diocesan Ghanian Community with residence at Saint Anthony Parish in Falls Church to Assistant Chaplain at Inova Fairfax Hospital with residence at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale.

Reverend Sean T. Koehr from Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg to awaiting activation as a Navy Chaplain with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A.

Reverend Richard A. Miserendino from Parochial Vicar at Saint Bernadette Parish in Springfield to Catholic Chaplain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg.

Reverend Steven M. Oetjen from full-time Canon Law Studies at the Catholic University of America to part-time Ministry in the Diocesan Tribunal with residence at Saint Agnes Parish, while continuing studies towards a JCD degree.

Reverend Joseph M. Rampino from Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale to full- time studies at the Catholic University of America with residence at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria.

Reverend John J. Riley from Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Winchester with part-time ministry at San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in White Post, to full-time ministry at San Damiano Spiritual Life Center with residence at Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish in Berryville.

Reverend Scott Sina from Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg to service at the Bánica Mission in the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic, effective June 1, 2023.

Reverend Thomas M. Yehl, YA from Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria to service in the Diocese of Richmond as the Catholic Chaplain at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

Retirement

Reverend William B. Schardt from Pastor of Saint Thomas à Becket Parish in Reston to retired status, in a private residence.

Those to be Ordained Priests

Reverend Mr. Jonathan A. Bennett upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Nativity Parish in Burke.

Reverend Mr. Andrew W. Clark upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria.

Reverend Mr. Timothy A. Courtney upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg.

Reverend Mr. Zinjin N. Iglesia upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Anthony Parish in Falls Church.

Reverend Mr. Michael T. Nugent upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale.

Reverend Mr. Stanley J. Poczatek, IV upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Winchester.

Reverend Mr. Charles C. Wilton upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Clifton.

Reverend Mr. David C. Witherow upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Dale City.

Transitional Deacon Assignments, effective June 5, 2023

Reverend Mr. James R. Joseph to Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Warrenton.

Reverend Mr. Sean V. Nypaver to the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington.