After due consultation and prayerful reflection, and to provide for the proper care of souls entrusted to him, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez is pleased to announce the following pastoral assignments and appointments for the Diocese of Tyler. All assignments are effective July 1, 2024, unless otherwise indicated.
PASTOR
Rev. Roselio Fuentes appointed pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Chandler (from parish administrator of Our Lady of Grace Mission in Hallsville).
Rev. Timothy Kelly appointed pastor of St. Michael Parish in Mt. Pleasant (from pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Holly Lake Ranch).
Rev. Nelson Munoz appointed pastor of St. Peter Parish in Mineola (from pastor of St. Michael Parish in Mt. Pleasant).
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. Robert Cigainero appointed parish administrator of Holy Cross Parish in Pittsburg (from parochial vicar of St. Michael Parish in Mt. Pleasant).
Very Rev. John Gomez appointed parish administrator of Holy Spirit Parish in Holly Lake Ranch, while continuing as Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator.
Rev. Ariel Cortes appointed priest-in-residence at Holy Spirit Parish in Holly Lake Ranch (from medical leave).
Rev. Juan Pedro Gonzalez appointed parish administrator of Our Lady of Grace Mission in Hallsville (from parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Palestine).
Very Rev. Hank Lanik appointed parish administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Frankston, while continuing as pastor of the Cathedral of the immaculate Conception in Tyler.
Priests assigned to the Cathedral will be assisting with sacramental coverage at St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
Rev. Selvan Melkias appointed parish administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in Mt. Vernon (from parochial vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler).
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Freddy Celano appointed parochial vicar of St. Michael Parish in Mt. Pleasant (from academic studies in San Antonio).
Dcn. Andrew Smith appointed parochial vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler upon priestly ordination.
OTHER
Rev. Cesar Betancourt, a priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, departing the diocese for ministry in Colombia (from parish administrator of Holy Cross Parish in Pittsburg).
Rev. Mark Kusmirek granted retirement from active ministry and senior priest status (from pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Frankston).
Rev. Lawrence Love granted retirement from active ministry and senior priest status (from pastor of St. Peter Parish in Mineola).
Rev. Daniel Oghenerukevwe, a priest of the Diocese of Warri, departing the diocese for service in the Archdiocese for the Military Services (from in-residence at St. Boniface Parish in Chandler).
Rev. Matias Rodriguez returning to full retirement (from temporary assistance at Sacred Heart Parish in Mt. Vernon).
