The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, hereby makes the following appointments:

SENIOR PRIEST
The Reverend W. Andre Houle has been granted Senior Priest Status.

The Reverend Donald J. Roy is granted Senior Priest Status.
(Effective July 1, 2010)

PASTOR
The Reverend William H. Kelley, C.S.C. is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart/St. Francis de Sales Parish, Bennington, Vermont, and Our Lady of Lourdes Mission, North Pownal, Vermont.
(Effective July 8, 2010)

The Reverend James A. Lawrence is appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Parish, Fair Haven, Vermont and St. Frances Cabrini, West Pawlet, Vermont.
(Effective July 1, 2010)

The Reverend Francis R. Privé is appointed Pastor of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Morrisville, Vermont.
(Effective July 1, 2010)

ADMINISTRATOR
The Reverend Cyrain G. Cabuenas is appointed Administrator of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Wilmington, Vermont.
(Effective July 1, 2010)

The Reverend Vincent J. Coppola, C.S.C. is appointed Administrator of
St. Bridget Parish, West Rutland, Vermont.
(Effective July 8, 2010)

The Reverend James Holden is appointed Administrator of St. Joachim Parish, Readsboro, Vermont, and St. John Bosco Mission, Stamford, Vermont.
(Effective July 8, 2010)

The Reverend Brian J. O’Donnell is appointed Administrator of Immaculate Conception (St. Mary Parish), St. Albans, Vermont.
(Effective July 1, 2010)

The Reverend Vincent Onunkwo is appointed Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bradford, Vermont, St. Eugene Mission, Wells River, Vermont, Our Lady of Light Mission, South Strafford, Vermont, and St. Francis of Assisi Mission, Norwich, Vermont.
(Effective July 1, 2010)

TEMPORARY PAROCHIAL VICAR
The Reverend Luke P. Austin is appointed Temporary Parochial Vicar of Christ Our Savior Parish, Manchester Center, Vermont.
(Effective July 8, 2010)

04 June, 2010.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, hereby makes the following appointments:

PAROCHIAL VICAR

The Reverend Shiju Chittattukkara, S.D.V. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, Newport, Vermont; St. Edward Parish, Derby Line, Vermont; and St. Benedict Labre Parish, West Charleston, Vermont (Effective November 24, 2009)

PAROCHIAL VICAR

The Reverend Thomas Naduviledathu, S.D.V. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, Newport, Vermont; St. Edward Parish, Derby Line, Vermont; and St. Benedict Labre Parish, West Charleston, Vermont (Effective November 24, 2009)

04 December, 2009.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano,
By the Grace of God and the Favor of the Apostolic See
NINTH BISHOP OF BURLINGTON

DECREE OF SUPPRESSION
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Craftsbury, Vermont

For over fifty years the Catholic Faithful have been served by Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Craftsbury, Vermont. During that time many people have heard the Word of God, have worshiped and received the sacraments of the Church in that parish. In an effort to reorganize and revitalize the People of God in this portion of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Burlington, it seemed necessary to make new provisions for the spiritual care of the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Craftsbury, Vermont.

Accordingly, the Presbyteral Council was heard in conformity with canon 515, §2 of the Code of Canon Law on August 25, 2009, and determined that Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Craftsbury, Vermont, be suppressed. The parishioners, also having been consulted and having given their support, are committed to working in concert with their parish priest and neighboring parishioners in the newly erected Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont, to continue the work of the Church and the proclamation of the Gospel.

Since Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Craftsbury, Vermont, will be suppressed, the goods and obligations of Our Lady of Fatima Parish belong to Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont.

This decree becomes effective at 12:00 Midnight, September 8, 2009, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Given at Burlington, Vermont, this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of Our Lord two thousand and nine, the Feast of St. Augustine.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano
Bishop of Burlington

The Reverend Monsignor John J. McDermott
Vicar General and Chancellor

DECREE OF SUPPRESSION
St. Michael Parish
Greensboro Bend, Vermont


For over fifty years the Catholic Faithful have been served by St. Michael Parish in Greensboro Bend, Vermont. During that time many people have heard the Word of God, have worshiped and received the sacraments of the Church in that parish. In an effort to reorganize and revitalize the People of God in this portion of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Burlington, it seemed necessary to make new provisions for the spiritual care of the parishioners of St. Michael Parish in Greensboro Bend, Vermont.

Accordingly, the Presbyteral Council was heard in conformity with canon 515, §2 of the Code of Canon Law on August 25, 2009, and determined that St. Michael Parish in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, be suppressed. The parishioners, also having been consulted and having given their support, are committed to working in concert with their parish priest and neighboring parishioners in the newly erected Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont, to continue the work of the Church and the proclamation of the Gospel.

Since St. Michael Parish in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, will be suppressed, the goods and obligations of St. Michael Parish belong to Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont.

This decree becomes effective at 12:00 Midnight, September 8, 2009, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Given at Burlington, Vermont, this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of Our Lord two thousand and nine, the Feast of St. Augustine.
The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano
Bishop of Burlington

The Reverend Monsignor John J. McDermott
Vicar General and Chancellor

DECREE OF SUPPRESSION
St. Norbert Parish
Hardwick, Vermont


For nearly one hundred years the Catholic Faithful have been served by St. Norbert Parish in Hardwick, Vermont. During that time many people have heard the Word of God, have worshiped and received the sacraments of the Church in that parish. In an effort to reorganize and revitalize the People of God in this portion of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Burlington, it seemed necessary to make new provisions for the spiritual care of the parishioners of St. Norbert Parish in Hardwick, Vermont.

Accordingly, the Presbyteral Council was heard in conformity with canon 515, §2 of the Code of Canon Law on August 25, 2009, and determined that St. Norbert Parish in Hardwick, Vermont, be suppressed. The parishioners, also having been consulted and having given their support, are committed to working in concert with their parish priest and neighboring parishioners in the newly erected Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont, to continue the work of the Church and the proclamation of the Gospel.

Since St. Norbert Parish in Hardwick, Vermont, will be suppressed, the goods and obligations of St. Norbert Parish belong to Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont.

This decree becomes effective at 12:00 Midnight, September 8, 2009, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Given at Burlington, Vermont, this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of Our Lord two thousand and nine, the Feast of St. Augustine.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano
Bishop of Burlington

The Reverend Monsignor John J. McDermott
Vicar General and Chancellor


DECREE OF ERECTION
Mary Queen of All Saints Parish
Hardwick, Vermont


For nearly one hundred years the Catholic Faithful of Hardwick, Vermont, have been served by St. Norbert Parish, and for over fifty years the Catholic Faithful of Greensboro Bend, Vermont, have been served by St. Michael Parish, and for over fifty years the Catholic Faithful of Craftsbury, Vermont, have been served by Our Lady of Fatima Parish. During that time many people have heard the Word of God, have worshipped and received the sacraments of the Church in these three parishes. In an effort to reorganize and revitalize the People of God in this portion of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Burlington, it seemed necessary to make new provisions for the spiritual care of the parishioners of St. Norbert Parish, St. Michael Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

Accordingly, the Presbyteral Council was heard in accord with canon 515, §2 of the Code of Canon Law on August 25, 2009, and determined that St. Norbert Parish, St. Michael Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish be suppressed and that Mary Queen of All Saints Parish encompassing the territory previously entrusted to St. Norbert Parish, St. Michael Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish, be erected for the pastoral care of Catholics in this portion of Vermont. The parishioners, also having been consulted and having given their support, agree to work in concert with their pastor and neighboring parishioners as a single parish. Therefore, I hereby erect Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont. This erection shall be effective at 12:01 A.M., September 8, 2009, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The parishioners of St. Norbert Parish, St. Michael Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish continue as members of Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont.

All registers containing records of baptism, confirmation, marriage and burials hitherto preserved by St. Norbert Parish, St. Michael Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish are conveyed to Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont, and will be faithfully preserved according to canon 535, paragraphs 1-5, of the Code of Canon Law at Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, Hardwick, Vermont. However, the church buildings shall retain their patronal names, namely, St. Norbert and St. Michael and Our Lady of Fatima.

Since St. Norbert Parish, St. Michael Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish will be suppressed, the goods and obligations of St. Norbert Parish, St. Michael Parish and
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will belong to Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, 193 South Main Street, P.O. Box 496, Hardwick, Vermont.

Given at Burlington, Vermont, this twenty-eighth day of August in the year of Our Lord two thousand and nine, the Feast of St. Augustine.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano
Bishop of Burlington

The Reverend Monsignor John J. McDermott
Vicar General and Chancellor

31 August, 2009.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, hereby makes the following appointments:

SENIOR PRIEST
The Reverend Gerard P. Leclerc is hereby granted Senior Priest Status (Effective July 1, 2009).


PASTOR
The Reverend Yvon J. Royer is appointed Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Vergennes, Vermont (Effective July 1, 2009).


PASTOR
The Reverend Michael Reardon, S.D.V. is appointed Pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, Newport, Vermont; St. Edward Parish, Derby Line, Vermont; and St. Benedict Labre Parish, West Charleston, Vermont (Effective July 1, 2009).


PAROCHIAL VICAR
The Reverend Dallas T. St. Peter is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Parish, Burlington, Vermont (Effective July 1, 2009).


TEMPORARY PAROCHIAL VICAR
The Reverend Rijo Johnson, S.D.V. is appointed Temporary Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, Newport, Vermont; St. Edward Parish, Derby Line, Vermont; and St. Benedict Labre Parish, West Charleston, Vermont (Effective July 1, 2009).

07 July, 2009.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, hereby makes the following appointments:

SENIOR PRIEST STATUS
The Reverend Charles P. Davignon
is granted Senior Priest Status
(Effective February 1, 2009).

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATOR
Reverend Msgr. Wendell H. Searles is appointed Administrator of St. Stephen Parish, Winooski, effective February 1, 2009. At that time, his chaplaincy at Mount Saint Mary Convent will be completed.

CHAPLAINCY
Upon the recommendation of the Very Reverend Michael P. Cronogue, S.S.E., Superior General of the Society of St. Edmund, the Fathers of St. Edmund will assume the ministerial care of the Sisters of Mercy, Burlington
(Effective February 1, 2009).

25 January, 2009.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, hereby makes the following appointments:

PAROCHIAL VICAR
Upon the recommendation of his Provincial, the Very Reverend John Gallagher, OFM Cap., Father Raynold P. Thibodeau, OFM Cap. is appointed Parochial Vicar to St. Peter Parish in Rutland and St. Dominic Parish in Proctor. (Effective September 1, 2008)
In addition His Excellency announces the following:
(Effective August 15,2008)

Rev. Mr. Brian J. O'Donnell - 4th theology,
Rev. Mr. Dwight H. Baker - 4th theology,
continue their theological studies at St. John's Seminary Brighton, MA.
Mr. Christopher Micale - pre-theology 1,
Mr. Timothy J. Perron - pre-theology 1,
begin their seminary studies at St. John's Seminary Brighton, MA.


Rev. Mr. Sean P. Dowling - 4th theology,
Rev. Mr. Timothy P. Naples - 4th theology,
continue their theological studies at Mount St. Mary's Seminary Emmitsburg, MD.


Mr. Luke P. Austin - 3rd theology,
Mr. James C. Dodson - 2nd theology,
continue their theological studies at Pontifical North American College, Rome.

Mr. Sheldon D. Momaney - 3rd college
continues his seminary formation at St. John Neumann Residence with philosophical studies at Fordham University the Bronx, NY.

Mr. Curtis A. Miller - 1st college begins his seminary formation at Our Lady of Providence Seminary with philosophical studies at Providence College, Providence, RI.

19 September, 2008.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, hereby makes the following appointments:

SENIOR PRIEST STATUS
The following are granted Senior Priest Status:
(Effective July 1, 2008)
Reverend Philip R. Lamothe
Reverend Reid C. Mayo
Reverend William P. Morgan
Reverend Roland J. Rivard

RECTOR
Reverend Peter A. Routhier is appointed Rector of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Burlington, Vermont (Effective July 1, 2008), while remaining Vicar General for the Diocese of Burlington.

PASTOR
(Effective July 1, 2008)


Reverend Justin J. Baker is appointed Pastor of Christ the King Parish, Rutland, Vermont as well as Administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Wallingford.

Reverend William R. Beaudin is appointed Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Middlebury, Vermont, St. Bernadette Parish, Bridport, Vermont and St. Genevieve Parish, Shoreham, Vermont.

Reverend Francis E. Connors is appointed Pastor of St. James Parish, Island Pond, Vermont and St. Bernard Parish, Norton, Vermont.

Reverend Charles R. Danielson is appointed Pastor of St. Thomas Parish, Underhill Center, Vermont and St. Mary Parish, Cambridge, Vermont.

Reverend Daniel J. Jordan, J.C.L. is appointed Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish, Enosburg Falls, Vermont, while remaining as Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Burlington.

Reverend Benedict Kiely is appointed Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Stowe, Vermont and St. John the Apostle Parish, Johnson, Vermont.

Reverend Thomas V. Mattison is appointed Pastor of St. Paul Parish, Manchester Center, Vermont, St. Jerome Parish, East Dorset, Vermont and Holy Trinity Parish, Danby, Vermont.

Reverend Donald J. Roy is appointed Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bradford, Vermont, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Norwich, Vermont, Our Lady of Light Parish, South Strafford, Vermont and St. Eugene Parish, Wells River, Vermont.

Reverend Daniel J. Rupp is appointed Pastor of Christ the King-St. Anthony Parish, Burlington, Vermont.


ADMINISTRATOR
(Effective July 1, 2008 except where noted)

Reverend Leopold J. Bilodeau is appointed Administrator of St. Sylvester Parish, Graniteville, Vermont and St. Cecilia-St. Frances Cabrini Parish, East Barre, Vermont while remaining Pastor of St. Monica Parish, Barre, Vermont.

Reverend Remigius Bukuru Ntahondi is appointed Administrator of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Rutland, Vermont. (Effective August 8, 2008.)

Reverend Kenneth O. Ekekwe is appointed Administrator of St. Anthony Parish Bethel, Vermont and St. Elizabeth Parish, Rochester, Vermont.

Reverend Donatus Ezenneka is appointed Administrator of St. Joachim Parish, Readsboro, Vermont and St. John Bosco Parish, Stamford, Vermont.

Reverend Henry P. Furman is appointed Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish, Castleton, Vermont and St. Paul Parish, Orwell, Vermont.

Reverend Romanus Igweonu is appointed Administrator of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Ludlow, Vermont and Holy Name of Mary Parish, Proctorsville, Vermont.

Reverend Thomas Nadeau is appointed Administrator of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Swanton, Vermont and St. Louis Parish, Highgate, Vermont.

Reverend Richard C. O'Donnell is appointed Administrator of St. Michael Parish, Brattleboro, Vermont.

Reverend Peter P. O'Leary is appointed Administrator of St. Norbert Parish, Hardwick, Vermont, St. Michael Parish, Greensboro Bend, Vermont and Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Craftsbury, Vermont.

Reverend Francis R. Prive is appointed Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, Morrisville, Vermont, St. Gabriel Parish, Eden, Vermont and St. Teresa Parish, Hyde Park, Vermont.

Reverend Patrick Walsh, C.S.C., is appointed Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish, North Bennington, Vermont.

Reverend John Whalen is appointed Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Chester, Vermont and St. Joseph Chapel, Londonderry, Vermont.

PAROCHIAL VICAR
(Effective July 1, 2008)

Reverend Julian Asucan is appointed Parochial Vicar to the Reverend John G. Feltz, with residence and priestly ministry at St. Luke Parish, Fairfax, Vermont.

Reverend Andrzej Bednarowicz is appointed Parochial Vicar to the Reverend Leopold J. Bilodeau, with residence and priestly ministry at St. Sylvester Parish, Graniteville, Vermont and St. Cecilia/St. Frances Cabrini Parish, East Barre, Vermont.

Reverend Emmanuel Ajamna is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Monica Parish, Barre, Vermont.

Reverend Sebastian Madike is appointed Parochial Vicar of Christ the King Parish, Rutland, Vermont and St. Patrick Parish, Wallingford, Vermont.

Reverend Paul Sackevich is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Monica Parish, Barre, Vermont.

Reverend James E. Zuccaro is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, Burlington, Vermont.


SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Reverend Daniel E. White is appointed Spiritual Director of the Permanent Diaconate Program (Effective July 1, 2008) while continuing as Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Burlington and Director of the Catholic Center at the University of Vermont.


CHANGE OF RESIDENCE

Reverend John W. Hamilton is given official residence at the Chaplain's Residence, St. Joseph Kervick Residence, Rutland, Vermont (Effective May 7, 2008).

Reverend Timothy M. Sullivan is given official residence at St. John Vianney Rectory, South Burlington, Vermont (Effective July 1, 2008) while remaining as Chaplain at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vermont.

06 June, 2008.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, appoints the following priests as Deans of their respective deaneries, for a three year term.

Effective February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2011.

DEAN

The Reverend Daniel E. White, Director, The Catholic Center, Burlington, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Burlington Deanery.

The Reverend Pierre A. LaVallee, Pastor, St. Ambrose, Bristol, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Addison Deanery.

The Reverend James T. Preskenis, C.S.C., Pastor, Sacred Heart/St. Francis, Bennington, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Bennington Deanery.

The Reverend Patrick J. Forman, Pastor, St. John the Evangelist, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Caledonia Deanery.

The Reverend Jerome Mercure, Pastor, St. Andrew, Waterbury, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Capital Deanery.

The Reverend Maurice J. Roy, Pastor, Holy Angels, St. Albans, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Franklin Deanery.

The Reverend Yvon J. Royer, Pastor, St. Mary Star of the Sea, Newport, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Orleans Deanery.

The Reverend Reid C. Mayo, Pastor, Christ the King, Rutland, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Rutland Deanery.

The Reverend Michael W. DeForge, Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena, Shelburne, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the South Burlington Deanery.

The Reverend Lance W. Harlow, Pastor, St. Charles, Bellows Falls, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Windham Deanery.

The Reverend William R. Beaudin, Pastor, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ludlow, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Windsor Deanery.

The Reverend Richard G. Lavalley, Pastor, St. Francis Xavier, Winooski, Vermont, has been appointed Dean of the Winooski Deanery.

29 January, 2008.