Deacon Marc G. Payeur from St. Jude Parish, Londonderry to retirement effective April 12, 2020. Reverend Ethelbert C. Orabuche who will be serving as Chaplain in Nashua is assigned to residence at Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua. With no shortage of things to arrange, the bigger picture of Gods plan for your marriage may be obscured amidst the shuffle. Reverend Joshua M. Livingston from Parochial Vicar Saint Joseph Cathedral to Administrator of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway. Reverend David Wong from Parochial Vicar Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham to Administrator Saint Anne-Saint Augustin Parish, Manchester effective Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Most Rev. More than half our families are receiving some form of Financial Aid. Reverend Maria Sebastian Susairaj, H.G.N., appointed Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Woodsville and Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Lisbon effective October 16, 2017. Rev. to Administrator of St. Patrick Mission, Hampton Beach effective June 1, 2016. appointed to serve as Director of the Office of Seminary Formation effective April 1, 2016. Steven M. Lepine from Pastor of All Saints Parish, Charlestown to Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway effective July 13, 2016. Marcoux will take a Sabbatical to Rome from September 1, 2017 until November 20, 2017. Msgr. Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: Reverend Leandro Cardoso Parochial Vicar Saint Anne-Saint Augustin, Manchester and service to the Brazilian community at Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua, Effective February 9, 2022. Rev. March 1, 2023 - Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester in Manchester, NH is seeking a full-time employee in clerical/administrative. 153 Ash Street Fr. Edward Kelley is relieved of his assignment as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective on October 1, 2016. Rev. More than half our families are receiving some form of Financial Aid. Two priests will retire: Fr. August 20, 2020 What is a vocation to the priesthood? We're here to help! Our Lady of the Mountain Academy, Gorham (5/1/1955); St. Anne, Berlin (9/20/1955); Infant Jesus, Nashua (6/15/1960); St. Augustin, Manchester (9/20/1963); St. Charles, Dover (9/08/64); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (2/3/1971); Immaculate Conception, Troy (7/1/1972), St. Peter Orphanage, Manchester (9/13/1950); St. George, Manchester (6/19/1951); St. Charles, Dover (9/18/1853); St. Joseph, Woodsville (5/3/60); St.Anne, Berlin (6/15/1960); St. Edmund, Manchester (7/27/1962); St. Albert, West Stewartstown (9/7/1966); St. Anne Home, Dover (1/15/76), St. Mary, Claremont (4/18/1944); St. George, Manchester (7/1944); St. John Baptist, Manchester (7/20/1946); St. John Baptist, Suncook (6/9/1950); Ste. Cases Involving Living Diocesan Priests, But Where the Canonical Proceedings Against Those Priests Have Not Yet Been Resolved.There has not been a final determination either under canon or civil law whether the clergy listed in this section sexually abused a minor. Reverend Matthew J. Mason appointed Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping effective December 2, 2021. Manchester Diocese, accused priests, Gordon MacRae The alleged abuse occurred while the two were wrestling in underwear at hotels in Boston and NY. Eric T. Delisle appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Hedwig Parish, Manchester effective July 1, 2016 until the fall. 153 Ash Street About has been recalled to ministry by his community in India. With respect to criminal convictions, the priests whose names are included in this section were convicted after a criminal trial or pled guilty to sexually abusing a minor. His term as Dean of White Mountain Deanery will expire. Reverend Vincent C. Onunkwo from Administrator of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, Salem to pastoral duties at Saint Anne-Saint Augustine Parish, Manchester effective July 18, 2020. Reverend Richard J. Kelley from pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Nashua after 18 years as pastor to retirement effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Priest Personnel Assignment Board - Diocese of Manchester Reverend George Mattathilani appointed Pastor of Saint John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective March 12, 2020. We understand the sacrifices families make in order to send their child(ren) to a school that models their values, and instills faith in their everyday life. Rev. This list does not contain the names of priests who were identified in reports that were investigated and where the investigation concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish the probability that the accused priest had sexually abused a minor. Churches-Find a Mass or Reconciliation time, Eucharistic or Perpetual Adoration, or parish contact information. This section includes the names of deceased priests of the Diocese of Manchester who were accused of sexually abusing a minor for whom criminal or canonical proceedings were not completed, in many cases, because either the allegation(s) were received only after the priest's death or the priest died before the conclusion of the proceedings. Richard Falardeau of his duties as Temporary Administrator. We're here to help! Rev. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Diocese of Manchester currently has 29 retired priests, many of whom continue to serve us from celebrating Masses to serving in hospitals or institutions. Rev. St. Mary College, Hooksett (6/15/64); St. Joseph, Dover (9/9/64); St. Anthony, West Swanzey (4/29/65); Our Lady of the Lakes, Lakeport (9/20/67); Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Manchester (6/11/75), Order of the Reformed Cistercians (Trappists); St. Bernard, Keene (10/22/65); St. Matthew, Whitefield (7/1/68); AlphaHouse, Whitefield (1972); Incardinated into Diocese of Manchester 1973, St. Anthony, Sanbornville (7/20/56); St. Patrick, Newport (9/20/56); All Saints, Lancaster (12/1/61); St. Mary, Dover (1/4/67); Holy Trinity, Somersworth (10/4/68); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (3/1/73); Immaculate Conception, Nashua (9/8/76), Holy Angels, Plaistow (6/8/42); St. Mary, Dover (2/19/43); St. Thomas Aquinas, Derry (3/15/45); St. Matthew, Whitefield (5/10/45); St. Patrick, Nashua (9/14/45); St. Mary, Claremont (11/4/47); St. Kieran, Berlin (8/30/49); Holy Angels, Plaistow (9/2/52); Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico (1965); Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona (1969), Ste. Reverend David A. Harris has been appointed Pastor of Saint Christopher Parish, Nashua effective June 19, 2019. The priests in this section are prohibited from engaging in public ministry and may not publicly identify themselves as priests. Donald J. Gilbert appointed Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach effective October 9, 2017. Preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony is an exciting, albeit busy, time. Marie, Manchester (7/25/1916); Holy Rosary, Rochester (6/1918); St. Aloysius, Nashua (10/1919); Villa Augustina, Goffstown (8/1920); Sacred Heart, Concord (10/9/1924); St. George Manor, Manchester (9/29/1929); Sacred Heart, Greenville (2/2/44); St. Anthony, Manchester (6/22/45), St. Joseph, Manchester (6/11/47); St. Kieran, Berlin (6/16/49); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (8/30/49); St. John, Concord (8/14/51); St. Patrick, Nashua (6/18/54); St. Mary, Hillsborough (1/1/58), Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord, and summer assignment in Diocesan Camps, (6/8/60); St. Catherine, Manchester and faculty member Bishop Bradley High School (9/7/60); St. John the Evangelist, Concord (9/8/60); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord and summer assignment Diocesan Camps (6/13/61); St. Catherine, Manchester and Bishop Bradley High School (8/31/61); St. Thomas Aquinas High School Staff, Dover (9/4/62); weekend ministry St. Patrick, Nashua and St. Joseph, Belmont (6/22/63); St. Thomas Aquinas High School and weekend ministry Holy Trinity, Somersworth (8/23/63); St. Joseph, Belmont (summer weekend ministry) (6/20/64); St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover (9/20/65) and St. Mary, Rollinsford (9/20/65); St. Mary, Newmarket (weekend ministry) (3/4/68); St. Bernard, Keene (7/1/68); Assistant Director, Diocesan Summer Camps (6/10/69); St. Joseph, Nashua (1/15/69); Assistant Director, Diocesan Summer Camps (6/3/70); St. Joseph, Nashua (9/15/70); Diocesan Director of Camping (1/29/71); Immaculate Heart of Mary, Concord (11/10/71); St. Joseph, Laconia (11/9/74); St. Joseph, Salem (11/5/75); St. Christopher, Nashua (7/9/86); St. Stanislaus, Nashua (4/14/99); St. Christopher, Nashua (12/16/99), St. Kieran, Berlin (6/24/36); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (4/13/38); United States Army (5/9/42); Immaculate Conception, Portsmouth (1/19/46); St. Patrick, Newport (3/19/48); St. Charles Orphanage, Rochester (11/7/49); Our Lady of Mercy, Merrimack (6/25/54), Sacred Heart, Manchester (5/25/51); St. Martin, Somersworth (6/22/62); St. Anthony, Sanbornville (6/26/65); St. Martin, Somersworth (9/7/65); Infant Jesus, Nashua (1/19/66); St. Brendan, Colebrook (9/20/67); St. Anne, Berlin (4/22/70), Diocese of Quebec (1946); St. Joseph Orphanage, Nashua (5/3/60); St. Agnes, Ashland (6/15/60); All Saints, Lancaster (9/7/60); St. Charles, Dover (12/1/61); St. Theresa, Manchester (9/8/64); St. John the Baptist, Manchester (4/29/65); St. Anne, Berlin (9/7/65); St. Bernard, Keene (9/20/67); St. Stanislaus, Winchester (4/27/69); Villa Augustina, Goffstown (10/8/69); St. Lawrence, Goffstown (10/15/69); St. Edmund, Manchester (11/3/69); Our Lady of Lourdes, Pittsfield (6/3/70); St. Francis, Nashua (2/8/71); Holy Redeemer, West Lebanon (4/23/74); Sacred Heart, Wilton (6/11/75); St. Peter, Farmington (9/15/76); St. Francis, Nashua (residence) (1983), St. John the Baptist, Suncook (5/10/44); St. Anne, Berlin (9/8/44); St. George, Manchester (6/24/49); St. Joseph, Berlin (6/18/54); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (6/15/60); Ste. The best way to stay informed on the latest news, programs, and events is to read our e-mail newsletter, eNews. The Diocese of Manchester Very Reverend Richard H. Dion has been appointed Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018. Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester Executive Assistant to the Judicial The priests in this section no longer are in ministry in the Diocese of Manchester. The best way to stay informed on the latest news, programs, and events is to read our e-mail newsletter, eNews. from Pastor of All Saints Parish, Charlestown to Pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish, North Conway effective July 13, 2016. from Priest Administrator to Pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Londonderry effective June 1, 2016. , newly ordained, as Parochial Vicar of Good Shepherd Parish, Berlin and Holy Family Parish, Gorham effective June 15, 2016. Rev. Bishop Libasci is inviting men of the Diocese of Manchester to Holy Mass and breakfast at Saint Joseph Cathedral to celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph, patron of our diocese, on March 18th. Do you have an event that you want to list? Arnold J.A. Reverend Mr. David Wong Transitional Deacon Effective May 26, 2018. Search our online directory to find a Mass time, Adoration, Reconciliation and more. is relieved from the Pastorate of Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish, Manchester and Saint Hedwig Parish, Manchester to serve at Mount Saint Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland effective January 1, 2017. from Pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Henniker and St. Mary Parish, Hillsborough to Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective November 16, 2016. is relieved of his assignment as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Parish, Rochester and St. Peter Parish, Farmington effective November 16, 2016. from Pastor of St. Ignatius Parish, Somersworth and St. Mary Parish, Rollinsford to Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Peterborough effective November 25, 2016. has been appointed Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Meredith effective October 26, 2016. has been appointed Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Claremont effective October 3, 2016 until such time as a new pastor is appointed. Eddy N. Bisson named Administrator of Saint Theresa Parish, Henniker and Saint Mary Parish, Hillsborough effective December 17, 2016 until a new pastor is named. Pastoral Assignments - Diocese of Manchester We understand the sacrifices families make in order to send their child(ren) to a school that models their values, and instills faith in their everyday life. Holy Cross Cemetery . Marie, Manchester (9/7/61), St. Bernard, Keene (6/10/69); St. Benedict, Cascade (6/13/74), St. Hedwig, Manchester (12/10/75); St. Mary, Dover (9/16/76); St. Thomas Aquinas, Derry (6/18/79); United States Army (3/11/81), St. Kieran, Berlin (3/15/45); St. Mary, Newmarket (6/24/49); Holy Trinity, Somersworth (6/27/55); St. Mary, Rochester (6/25/59); St. Mary, Hillsborough (5/13/61); Sacred Heart, Lebanon (9/27/61); St. Jude, Londonderry, (6/22/62); Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Manchester (10/8/69); St. Patrick, Bennington (6/11/75), St. Anne, Berlin (6/3/72); St. Charles, Dover (9/5/73); St. Mary, Claremont (6/1/77); St. John the Baptist, Suncook (6/25/77); St. Denis, Hanover and Chaplain, Mary Hitchcock Hospital (11/12/80); St. Thomas Aquinas, Derry (3/2/81) (temporary); St. Peter, Concord (6/16/81) (temporary); Ste. Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Andrew K. Nelson appointed Temporary Administrator of Saint Joseph Cathedral effective July 1, 2016 until the fall. Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Kelley has been appointed Administrator of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective immediately until a new pastor is named. For example, a priest who sought and obtained laicization to marry. 153 Ash Street appointed Pastor of St. Raphael Parish, Manchester upon the nomination of Abbot Mark Cooper, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Anslem Abbey, effective August 2021. This is in addition to this existing assignment as pastor of Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead and Dean of the Rockingham Deanery. The best way to stay informed on the latest news, programs, and events is to read our e-mail newsletter, eNews. De Rosch from St. John Neumann Parish, Merrimack to St. Andr Bessette Parish, Laconia effective September 1, 2020. 18 Rev. Reverend Michael R. Monette from Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Newport and Saint Joachim Mission, Sunapee to Pastor of Saint Kathryn Parish, Hudson effective August 7, 2019. Reverend Michael E. Gendron appointed Administrator of St. Anne-St. Augustin Parish, Manchester in addition to his current responsibilities as Pastor of St. Peter Parish, Auburn effective July 31, 2020. David Divins reassigned from Parish of the Assumption, Dover to Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Somersworth. Announcement will be in the parish this weekend. Parishes Rev. Fr. Romeo J. Valliere - BishopAccountability.org Deceased Priests of the Diocese Assist in maintaining databases of clergy, College of Consultors, Presbyteral Council, Diocesan Finance Council, Pastors/Parishes, and Bishop's personal address list. Diocesan staff - Find an alphabetical listing of Diocesan staff and contact information. James T. O'Farrell 1926. Because these priests had already been returned to the lay state, the cases could not be processed canonically, but as with all cases on these lists, the cases were reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General). This applies to all state residents and visitors. Reverend Steven M. Kucharski from Parochial Vicar at Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene to retirement effective August 21, 2020. Very Reverend Mark E. Dollard from Pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Littleton to Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Plymouth. Home All adults in New Hampshire are required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect of a minor. Father Mason remains Director of Vocations. Catholics from the diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire, have also confirmed with Church Militant that this is the case. Stephen M. Labrie is retired effective August, 2020. James Francis Clifford 1966. Bishop Libasci Issues St. Patrick's Day Dispensation - Diocese of Very Reverend Patrick N. Gilbert appointed Dean of the Seacoast Deanery succeeding Reverend Andrew W. Cryans. 18 Rev. Home Consistent with the principles of the American justice system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Included in this section are the names of priests of the Diocese of Manchester who have been publicly accused of sexually abusing a minor, but the canonical proceedings involving those priests are not yet complete. Reverend David A. Gagnon from Parochial Vicar of Saint Peter Parish, Auburn and Saint John the Baptist Parish, Suncook to Administrator of Saint Joseph Parish, Epping. Rev. Rev. Marie, Manchester (10/9/81); Immaculate Conception, Penacook (8/2/82); Chaplain, Concord Hospital and nursing homes (3/14/83); Our Lady of the Mountains, North Conway (6/15/88); St. Francis Nursing Home, Laconia (6/16/99), Diocese of Salt Lake City (1933); St. Mary, Claremont (1954); Sacred Heart, Greenville (10/3/62); St. Francis, Nashua (9/20/67); Sacred Heart, Greenville (3/6/68); St. Mary, Claremont (9/12/74); St. Margaret Mary, Keene (10/1/74); St. Mary, Claremont (2/2/77), Priests of Sacred Heart (1947); St. Christopher, Nashua (11/7/60); St. George, Manchester (6/12/64); Holy Rosary, Rochester (9/20/67); St. John the Evangelist, Hudson (3/5/69); St. Patrick, Pelham (9/11/70); St. Catherine, Charlestown (3/29/74); Sacred Heart, Manchester (1/15/76); St. Mary, Rollinsford (10/23/79), Holy Family, Gorham (5/29/37); St. Charles, Dover (1/19/39); St. Francis, Nashua (1940); St. Louis Hospital, Berlin (5/31/40); St. John Baptist, Suncook (11/6/41); United States Army (4/26/42); Guardian Angel, Berlin (9/27/46); Sacred Heart, North Stratford (5/14/54); Guardian Angel, Berlin (4/8/65), St. John the Evangelist, Hudson (6/3/71); St. Rose of Lima, Littleton (10/18/72); Mary Hitchcock Hospital Chaplain, Hanover (9/5/73); St. Pius X, Manchester (6/18/80); St. Elizabeth Seton, Bedford (11/3/82); St. John the Evangelist, Concord (6/20/85); St. John Neumann, Merrimack (6/15/88); Our Lady of Fatima, New London (2/1/90); St. Denis, Hanover (2/23/98)(temporary administrator), St. Bernard, Keene (1936); St. Matthew, Whitefield (1937); St. Mary, Dover (1938); Holy Family, Gorham (1939); St. Patrick, Jaffrey (7/5/41); Lady Isle, Portsmouth (7/9/42); Holy Angels, Plaistow (1943); St. Mary, Claremont (12/43); St. John the Evangelist, Concord (6/9/50); State Hospital, Concord (5/23/51); St. Matthew, Portsmouth (6/26/53); St. Rose, Littleton (5/3/60); St. Mary, Rochester (3/6/68), St. Mary, Dover (5/10/44); St. Patrick, Jaffrey (3/15/45); St. Joseph, Woodsville (9/10/58); St. Matthew, Whitefield (5/3/60); Mary, Queen of Peace, Salem (9/6/66), St. Michael, Exeter (12/18/76); St. Mary, Dover (6/18/79); Our Lady of Mercy, Merrimack (6/15/83); St. Joseph, Laconia (10/8/86); Holy Angels, Plaistow (1/28/87); Texas A&M University (6/87); St. Christopher, Nashua (2/6/89); Holy Family, Gorham (1/27/93), St. Cecilia, Wolfeboro (9/7/54); St. Joseph, Dover (9/7/60); St. Mary, Rollinsford (9/27/61); Released from duties in the Diocese of Manchester and Associate Director National Center of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC (1/1/62), St. Anne, Manchester (6/9/48); St. Rose, Littleton (6/15/60); Blessed Sacrament, Manchester (9/7/61); Bishop Bradley High School, Manchester (9/1961); Mt. Find out what a vocation is, learn some steps to discernment, and check out our quick discernment tool. Rev. Very Reverend Volney J. DeRosia appointed Dean of the Rockingham Deanery succeeding Reverend Marc R. Gagn. Reverend Matthew J. Schultz from Administrator of Gate of Heaven Parish, Lancaster to Pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Rochester, and Saint Leo Parish, Gonic effective Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Cases Involving Deceased Priests for Whom Criminal or Canonical Proceedings Were Not Completed.There has not been a final determination either under canon or civil law whether the priests listed in this section sexually abused a minor. The Diocese of Manchester Events, programs and news from the Diocese of Manchester delivered to your inbox. Cases Involving Priests of Religious Orders, Eparchies, or Other Dioceses Who Were Assigned by the Bishop of Manchester to Ministry.This section includes the names of priests who were assigned by the Bishop of Manchester to ministry (for example, in a parish) but who were not incardinated in the Diocese of Manchester, including priests of religious orders, eparchies, or other dioceses or archdioceses, and about whom the Diocese received an accusation of sexual abuse of a minor. Manchester Diocese, accused priests, Gordon MacRae Bishop John B. McCormack Auxiliary Bishop Francis J. Christian Manchester NH Before becoming bishop of the Manchester diocese in 1998, McCormack handled the Boston archdiocese's sexual abuse complaints during an era that included Geoghan and Shanley. Reverend Jean M. Lemay is retired effective October 1, 2020. Reverend Adrian Frackowiak from Parochial Vicar of Holy Rosary Parish, Rochester to Administrator of Saint Gabriel Parish, Franklin/Tilton. Are you looking for an easy way to stay informed of public issues of concern to Catholics in New Hampshire? He will be assisting in parish coverage. The Diocese has decided to list these names in the interest of transparency and healing. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. Are you looking for an easy way to stay informed of public issues of concern to Catholics in New Hampshire? A successor has not yet been named. Marie Parish, Manchester, NH. Reverend Matthew J. Mason has been appointed Pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Exeter effective June 30, 2020. Bishop Peter A. Libasci has made the following assignments effective as noted: Reverend Richard J. Kelley from pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Nashua after 18 years as pastor to retirement effective Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Ceslaus Joseph Jakubowski 1961. Rev. Msgr. Very Rev. We understand the sacrifices families make in order to send their child(ren) to a school that models their values, and instills faith in their everyday life. Pastoral Assignments. Placed on leave in 1/02. Reverend Gary J. Kosmowski has been appointed Pastor of Saint Theresa Parish, Rye Beach effective December 1, 2017. Richard Falardeau of his duties as Temporary Administrator. Reverend Adrian Frackowiak relieved of his duties as Administrator of Saint Mary Parish, Rochester and Saint Peter Parish, Farmington effective December 2, 2021. Deacon James Wilton from Deacon of Saint Mary Parish, Claremont to Deacon of Parish of the Assumption, Dover effective Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Rev. Executive Assistant - Office of the Bishop Job in Manchester, NH Father Harris has been serving as Priest Administrator there since last June. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. Included in this section are the names of priests of the Diocese of Manchester who have been publicly accused of sexually abusing a minor, but the canonical proceedings involving those priests are not yet complete. Very Reverend Richard H. Dion has been appointed Administrator of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Manchester effective June 27, 2018. Father Jalbert will be responsible for the application and screening of seminarians and for supervising the formation of seminarians during their years in the seminary. Eddy N. Bisson has been appointed Administrator of St. John XXIII Parish, Nashua effective Thursday, May 17, 2018. In addition, Fr. Thomas P. Lavallee reassigned from Saint Patrick Parish, Pelham to Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish, Londonderry. Very Reverend Robert F. Cole appointed Dean of the Lakes Region Deanery succeeding Reverend Marc B. Drouin. Reverend Jeffrey P. Statz has resigned as Coordinator of Institutional Ministry effective immediately. Find out what a vocation is, learn some steps to discernment, and check out our quick discernment tool. Find out what a vocation is, learn some steps to discernment, and check out our quick discernment tool. Consistent with the principles of the American justice system, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Second suit filed at a later date.