Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments effective on Thursday, June 27, 2019, except where noted differently.
Pastors
Reverend Juan Espino, dcjm from service outside the Diocese of Arlington to Pastor of Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria, effective July 1, 2019.
Reverend Edwin E. Perez from Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Lake Ridge to Pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Luray.
Very Reverend Patrick L. Posey, V.F. from Pastor of Saint James Parish in Falls Church to Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington, while continuing as Diocesan Director of the Office for the Propagation of the Faith.
Very Reverend Paul D. Scalia, to Pastor of Saint James Parish in Falls Church while continuing as Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Director of the Diaconate Formation Program.
Parochial Vicars
Reverend Joseph D. Bergida from Parochial Vicar at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Clifton to Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale.
Reverend Dort A. Bigg from Parochial Vicar at Saint Louis Parish in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Lake Ridge.
Reverend Edward J. Bresnahan from Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria with residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Clifton.
Reverend Colin P. Davis from Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg to Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Leesburg.
Reverend Jeb S. Donelan from Parochial Vicar at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church to Parochial Vicar at Good Shepherd Parish in Alexandria.
Reverend Andrew W. Haissig from Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Saint Louis Parish in Alexandria.
Reverend Christopher H. Hayes from Parochial Vicar at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annandale to Parochial Vicar at Nativity Parish in Burke.
Reverend John F. Heisler from Director of Spiritual Formation and Instructor at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio to Parochial Vicar at Saint Luke Parish in McLean and the Diocesan Tribunal.
Reverend Anthony J. Killian from Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Leesburg to Parochial Vicar at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church.
Reverend Thomas M. Yehl, Y.A. from Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry at Marymount University in Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria.
Other Assignments
Reverend Daniel F. Hanley from Director of Admissions at the Pontifical North American College in Rome to theological studies for one year, with residence at the Saint Rose of Lima Priests’ Retirement Villa in Annandale.
Reverend Edward R. Horkan from Pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Luray to Canon Law Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. with residence at Saint Charles Borromeo Parish in Arlington.
Reverend Noah C. Morey from Parochial Vicar at All Saints Parish in Manassas to Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria with residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria.
Reverend Joseph M. Rampino from Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria to Chaplain at Marymount University in Arlington with residence at Saint John the Beloved Parish in McLean.
Very Reverend Robert J. Rippy from Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington to full-time Judicial Vicar in the Diocesan Tribunal and Director of the Saint Rose of Lima Priests’ Retirement Villa in Annandale.
Reverend Steven R. Walker - from Parochial Vicar at Saint Philip Parish in Falls Church, awaiting activation as a Navy Chaplain with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A.
Newly Ordained Priests
Reverend Mr. Nicholas F. Blank upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria.
Reverend Mr. Edouard B. Guilloux upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at All Saints Parish in Manassas.
Reverend Mr. Sean T. Koehr upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg.
Reverend Mr. Christopher William Nyce upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Philip Parish in Falls Church.
Transitional Deacon Assignment
Mr. Peter M. McShurley upon ordination to the diaconate, to the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington, effective June 10, 2019.
Mr. Joseph F. Moschetto upon ordination to the diaconate, to Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church, effective June 10, 2019.
Mr. Charles C. Pavlick upon ordination to the diaconate, to Saint Timothy Parish in Chantilly, effective June 3, 2019.
Reverend Mr. James F. Waalkes to Saint Philip Parish in Falls Church, effective June 3, 2019.
Clergy Personnel Assigned Outside the Diocese
Reverend Zacarias Martinez from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Angels Parish in Woodbridge to ministry in his home Diocese of Sonsonate, El Salvador.
Reverend Leopoldo M. Vives, dcjm from Pastor of Queen of Apostles Parish in Alexandria to service outside the Diocese of Arlington, effective July 1, 2019.
Change in Residence
Reverend Bryan T. Duggan from residence at Saint Louis Parish in Alexandria to residence at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Leesburg.
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