Appointments effective August 26, 2020

As published in the Long Island Catholic newsletter:
Remarkable are the number of pastors named to take care of adjacent two or three parishes. Demographics are the reason, namely the growth rate of non-Catholic neighbors. Congratulations and thanks to all the helpers listed below.
Official clergy appointments announced

The following official appointments and announcements have been made by his Excellency, the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre, New York. All are effective August 26, 2020 unless otherwise noted.

Shared Pastorates:
Rev. Brian Barr is appointed Pastor of the Church of Saint Ignatius Martyr, Long Beach, while remaining Pastor of the Church of Saint Mary of the Isle, Long Beach, and the Church of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Point Lookout. Effective June 24, 2020.

Rev. Rony Fabien is appointed Pastor of the Church of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Roosevel,t while remaining Pastor of the Church of Saint Martha, Uniondale.

Rev. Stephen J. Pietrowski is appointed Pastor of the Church of Saint Philip Neri, Northport, while remaining Pastor of the Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Centerport.

Msgr. Francis J. Schneider is appointed Pastor of the Church of Saint Mark, Shoreham, while remaining Pastor of the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Wading River.


Pastor Assignments:
Rev. Joseph Baidoo, from Pastor of the Church of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Roosevelt, to Pastor of the Church of Saint Boniface, Elmont.

Rev. Robert Joerger, C.P. is appointed Pastor of the Church of Saint Therese of Lisieux, Montauk.

Rev. Janusz Mocarski, from Administrator of the Church of Saint Therese of Lisieux, Montauk, to Pastor of the Church of Saint Joseph the Worker, East Patchogue. Effective September 2, 2020.

Msgr. Robert O. Morrissey is appointed Pastor of the Church of Saint Gertrude, Bayville, while remaining Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Rev. Lawrence N. Onyegu, from Administrator of the Church of Blessed Sacrament, Valley Stream, to Pastor of the Church of Blessed Sacrament, Valley Stream.

Rev. David Regan, from Pastor of the Church of Saint Gertrude, Bayville to Pastor of the Church of Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream.  Effective July 1, 2020.

Rev. Lennard S. Sabio, from Administrator of the Church of Saint Mark, Shoreham, to Pastor of the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Rocky Point.

Rev. Edward M. Sheridan, from Vicar for Clergy Personnel, Diocese of Rockville Centre, to Pastor of the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, East Northport.

Rev. James T. Stachacz, from Pastor of the Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola, Hicksville, to Pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Malverne.


Administrator:
Rev. Piotr Narkiewicz, from Associate Pastor of the Church of Saint Isidore, Riverhead, to Administrator of the Church of Saint Agnes, Greenport.


Newly Ordained: 
Rev. Rafal Borowiejski is appointed Associate Pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park.  Effective July 1, 2020.

Rev. John Crozier is appointed Associate Pastor of the shared Parishes of Saint Mary, East Islip and Saint Peter the Apostle, Islip Terrace. Effective July 1, 2020.

Non-parochial Ministry:
Rev. Michael J. Plona, from Associate Pastor of the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Center Moriches, to Chaplain at Saint Anthony High School, Melville, with residence at Church of Christ the King, Commack.

Retired Priests:
Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann. Effective June 24, 2020
Rev. William F. Brisotti  
Msgr. Peter C. Dooley
Msgr. William J. Gomes
Rev. Richard P. Hoerning
Msgr. Joseph A. Mirro