PASTOR: A priest appointed by the Archbishop and delegated as the leader of a particular parish entrusted to him. The pastor’s role, expressed in its threefold mission of teaching, governing and sanctifying (CIC, c. 519), empowers the laity for their mission as light and leaven in the world.

PRIEST ADMINISTRATOR: A priest appointed by the Archbishop as a temporary leader of a particular parish with the same respon-sibilities as a pastor. (CIC, c. 540 §1-3). This office may be held, for example, by seasoned, newly-arrived priests or by newly-ordained priests who require more experience and formation before being assigned as pastors.

OFFICIAL Appointments

The Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain, having carefully assessed the needs of the People of God in the Archdiocese of Seattle, and after careful consultation with the Christian Faithful and the Priest Personnel Board, makes the following pastoral appointments in accord with the 1983 Code of Canon Law, effective July 1, 2018, unless otherwise noted. The first weekend of pastoral responsibilities will be July 7-8, 2018.

Rev. Sebastin S. Sebastian, HGN, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Rose de Viterbo Parish in Longview, St. Mary Parish in Castle Rock, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Kelso and St. Catherine Mission in Cathlamet.

Transitional Deacons to be Ordained to the Priesthood on June 9, 2018.

Rev. Louis R. Cunningham, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Michael Parish in Olympia.

Rev. Justin M. Ryan, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Tacoma.

Rev. Anh B. Tran, appointed Parochial Vicar of All Saints Parish in Puyallup and St. Martin of Tours Parish in Fife.

PARISH PRIESTThe term of office for Parish Priest in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Rev. Martin J. Bourke, appointed Parish Priest of Holy Rosary Parish in Tacoma and Visitation Parish in Tacoma.

Rev. Ron W. Knudsen, appointed Parish Priest of St. Patrick Parish in Tacoma and St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Tacoma, while continuing to serve as Parish Priest at Holy Cross Parish in Tacoma.

Rev. John C. Madigan, appointed Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Parish in Bellevue.

Rev. Paul A. Magnano, appointed Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Parish in Mount Vernon, St. Charles Parish in Burlington, St. Catherine Mission in Concrete, Sacred Heart Parish in La Conner and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Sedro-Woolley.

Rev. Donald J. Perea, appointed Parish Priest of St. Madeleine Sophie Parish in Bellevue.

PASTORThe term of office for Pastor in the Archdiocese of Seattle is six years.

Rev. Joseph F. Altenhofen, appointed Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Everett.

Rev. Mark M. Kiszelewski, appointed Pastor of St. Cecilia Parish on Bainbridge Island.

Rev. David T. Mulholland, appointed Pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Tacoma, St. Patrick Parish in Tacoma and St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Tacoma.

PRIEST ADMINISTRATORThe term of Priest Administrator in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Rev. William J. Heric, appointed Priest Administrator of Christ Our Hope Parish in Seattle.

Rev. Matthew R. Holland, S.J., appointed Priest Administrator of St. Leo the Great Parish in Tacoma.

Rev. Kyle C. Mangloña, appointed Priest Administrator of St. Bridget Parish in Seattle.

Rev. Joseph P. Mitchell, appointed Priest Administrator of St. Mark Parish in Shoreline.

Rev. Cody L. Ross, appointed Priest Administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in Bellingham.

Rev. Patrick R. Sherrard, appointed Priest Administrator of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Seattle.

Rev. Brian D. Thompson, appointed Priest Administrator of St. Philip Parish in Woodland, St. Joseph Mission in Kalama and St. Mary of Guadalupe Mission in Ridgefield.

PASTORAL COORDINATORThe term of office for Pastoral Coordinator in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Deacon Samuel T. Basta, appointed Pastoral Coordinator of Sacred Heart Parish in Bellevue.

Deacon James J. Fish, appointed Pastoral Coordinator of Holy Rosary Parish in Tacoma and Visitation Parish in Tacoma.

Mrs. Loretta Sursely, appointed Pastoral Coordinator of St. Madeleine Sophie Parish in Bellevue.

PAROCHIAL VICARThe term of office for Parochial Vicar in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Rev. Titus E. G. Bayani, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Everett and St. John Mission in Mukilteo.

Rev. Roberto Corral, O.P., appointed Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Seattle.

Rev. James M. Harbaugh, S.J., appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Ann Parish in Tacoma, Sacred Heart Parish in Tacoma and St. John of the Woods Parish in Tacoma.

Rev. Christopher A. Hoiland, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish in Chehalis, St. Mary Parish in Centralia, St. Yves Mission in Harmony, Sacred Heart Parish in Morton, St. Francis Xavier Parish in Toledo.

Rev. Peter Tae-Chul Lee, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Paul Chong Hasang Parish in Fife.

Rev, Raphael D. Mkuzi, appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Jude Parish in Redmond and Holy Innocents Parish in Duvall.

Rev. Armando V. Red, appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy Family Parish in Seattle.

CHAPLAINThe term of office for Chaplain in the Archdiocese of Seattle is generally one to three years.

Rev. Cody L. Ross, appointed Chaplain of the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of Western Washington University in Bellingham.

SENIOR PRIESTRev. Kenneth W. Haydock

Rev. Timothy J. McKenna

Rev. Paul A. Magnano

Rev. James D. Picton

Rev. Steven Sallis

Most Rev. J. Peter SartainArchbishop of Seattle

Mary E. SantiChancellor

MAY 2018

Additional appointments will be forthcoming.

PASTORAL COORDINATOR: A deacon, religious or lay ecclesial minister appointed by the Archbishop under the supervision of a priest moderator and entrusted with the day-to-day leadership of a parish. (CIC, c. 517 §2).

PAROCHIAL VICAR: A priest who renders service in pastoral ministry as a co-worker with the pastor, sharing service in pas-toral ministry through common counsel and effort, and under his authority (CIC, c. 545 §1-2).

PARISH PRIEST: A priest appointed by the Archbishop to provide priestly ministry in a particular parish in collaboration with the pastor or pastoral coordinator.

CHAPLAIN: A priest appointed by the Archbishop to provide pastoral care to a faith community within the Archdiocese (CIC, c. 564).