Parishioners arrive at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Phoenix for a baptism do-over. Andres Arango of St. Gregory parish, Bishop Thomas Olmsted wrote in a Jan. 14 letter to the Diocese of Phoenix. Bishop Dolan is pleased to announce he has made the following priestly appointments to parishes. To Parochial Vicar, St. Anne Church, Seal Beach, REV. From Archdiocese of Morelia in Michoacn, Mexico and Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim Will Schmid has been appointed Director of Spirituality Year for our seminary. From Parochial Vicar/Sick Leave, St. Norbert Church, Orange Angel Seminary, St Benedict, Oregon Robert Noesen as Pastor of St. Peter, Itasca, Rev. Thomas Dunn at Sacred Heart, Lombard, Rev. Another parishioner, 17-year-old Brisa Lomas, wrote a letter to Thomas Olmstead, the bishop of Phoenix, asking him to reinstate Arango at St. Gregory. Have a story idea or tip? 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She praised him for his work over the years and questioned why the Diocese of Phoenix didnt gather input from the community before his resignation as pastor. The ceremony Thursday evening represented a new assignment for Arango, pastor of St. Gregory Parish for nearly five years until news broke that he had repeatedly flubbed the phrasing on the initiation rite. From Transitional Deacon, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim MR. MICHAEL RIZZO She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. REV. Of note to our core coverage area: Reverend Christopher Heath has had his term as Pastor of St. Hedwig Parish in Los Alamitos extended; Rev. Muir. From Pastor, Ss. 13280 Chapman Ave. To In-Residence at St. Columban Church, Garden Grove, REV. The Catholic Sun is the official source of news for the Diocese of Phoenix. Members of the congregation credited Arango with launching fundraisers to pay the churchs debt, reversing a drop in membership and counseling them when they lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. The diocese reduced overall spending in the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, and will reduce spending next fiscal year by reducing staff and restructuring offices, the diocese said. 4,293 were here. Jason Stone as Pastor of Immaculate Conception, Morris, Rev. To Parochial Vicar, Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano Incardinated Diocese of Orange, May 1, 2020, REV. Orange County Catholic Newspaper, E-updates and alerts from Orange County Catholic, 2022 orange county catholic-allrightsreserved orange county catholic is the officialnewssource of the romancatholicdioceseoforange, VALENTINE FUN AT ST. COLUMBANS WINTER FORMAL, CLERGY HONORED AT ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER. Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. The diocese announced last week that it implemented the cost-cutting measures after forecasting a $6 million reduction in revenue next fiscal year, which begins July 1. MSGR. Senovio Sarabia at St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield, Rev. Andrs Arango, whose baptisms up until last summer are presumed to be invalid, poured holy water over the heads of a dozen people in a do-over of the Catholic ritual. John R. Muir as moderator of the curia and vicar general and Dr. Maria Chavira to serve as vice-moderator of the curia, in addition to her current role as chancellor. His task now: Healing and helping those he invalidly baptized. Ritche S. Bueza - Pastor, Holy Spirit Parish, San Jose (concurrent as Director of Vocations and Seminarians) Rev, Msgr. Michael McMahon at Saints Peter and Paul, Naperville, Rev. From Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia, Garden Grove, To Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, From Pastor, Santa Clara de Asis Church, Yorba Linda, To Pastor Renewed, Santa Clara de Asis Church, Yorba Linda, From Pastor, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana, To Pastor Renewed, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa Ana, From Pastor, Corpus Christi Church, Aliso Viejo, To Pastor Renewed, Corpus Christi Church, Aliso Viejo, From Pastor, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, To Pastor Extended, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, From Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, To Retired Priest Status, In-residence at St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim (effective date August 5, 2018), From Pastor, San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, To Retired Priest Status in private residence, From Parochial Vicar, San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho, To Administrator, San Francisco Solano Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, From Chaplain, Rosary Academy, Fullerton/CHOC Hospital, From Parochial Vicar, La Purisima Church, Orange, To PV, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, From Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, To PV, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, From Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, From Parochial Vicar, St. Norbert Church, Orange, From Parochial Vicar, St. Pius V Church, Buena Park, From Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Church, Santa Ana, From Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Huntington Beach, From Parochial Vicar, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, From Parochial Vicar, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, To PV, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Santa Ana, From Parochial Vicar, St. Barbara Church, Santa Ana, To PV, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Newport Beach, From Chaplain, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, RSM, To Chaplain Renewed, Santa Margarita High School, RSM, To Chaplain, CSUF Newman Center, Fullerton, From Parochial Vicar, St. Irenaeus Church, Cypress, To Local Superior of Alagad ni Maria (A.M.), Anaheim, To Director of Vocations-Extended, Garden Grove. Mike Straley, whos been a priest for 30 years, said hes never been assigned to any parish longer than six years. To Parochial Vicar, La PursimaChurch, Orange, REV. The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the dioceses site. From Parochial Administrator, St. Albans Catholic Church, Rochester, New York (Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter) Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange. MICHAEL DWIGHT GALINADA To Consultant to the Office of the Bishop on Evangelization/Department of Parish Faith Formation, Garden Grove; In-residence at St. Boniface Church, Anaheim. From Sabbatical To Pastor Extended, St. Timothy Church, Laguna Niguel, REV. Hes also thankful for what he learned while serving on the nations largest university campus. Muir was ordained a priest in 2007. The diocese declined to say whether it planned on holding such a meeting. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. . Tempe is embracing its history as a Valley music hot spot by making it cheaper for businesses to host live performances for the next year. Vincent Alexius, SVD - Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle . In a petition to the diocese, parishioners requested a town hall meeting at the church to hear their views and demand answers to the dioceses decision to invalidate thousands of sacraments. Bishop Dolan is encouraging us to live out the universal call to holiness emphasized by our Holy Father and proclaimed by the Second Vatican Council, Dr. Chavira shared in a statement to The Catholic Sun. 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To Retired, In-Residence, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. It has set up an FAQ section on its website to confront issues related to the botched baptisms and created a form for people to fill out to start the process of getting valid ones. To Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster, REV. Assignment outside of Diocese of Orange, REV VINCENT NGUYEN, O.F.M. JOHN URELL Fr. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. It is our hope that once its safe to do so we can all start gradually reintroducing public Masses at our churches, he said. From Archdiocese of Morelia in Michoacn, Mexico and Parochial Vicar, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim They include: Mathew Abraham, ALCP - Priest of the Holy Spirit Fathers of Southern India/Kerala; previously serving as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zephyrhills, Florida - Diocese of St. Petersburg assigned as Temporary Administrator of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port St. Joe, Florida - effective July 1, 2020 Rev. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If Jesus was in charge of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, I know in my heart that he would forgive Father Andres for this honest mistake. she wrote. Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. Live animals, dinosaurs, game shows and adult beverages are on tap Thursday at Phoenix Zoos first Roars and Pours happy hour of 2023. I pray that the Lord may continue to guide me as I serve in a new leadership role to bring others to Christ and help them live their baptismal call alongside Bishop Dolan and Fr. PHILIP SMITH Michael Groth at Benet Academy and St. Raphael, Naperville, Rev. The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the diocese's site. Father Christopher Smith, Executive Editor Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. Fr. Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. From Pastor, St. Polycarp Church, Stanton Rebaptism doesnt exist because baptism creates an ontological change (a change in being) in a person, said Jay Conzemius, moderator of the Diocese of Pittsburghs tribunal and past president of the Canon Law Society of America. Other cost-cutting measures announced include: Weve experienced economic impacts as so many others around the state, DeFrancesco said. Winkler said. Christopher Lankford as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Winfield, Rev. We remember Arango remains beloved among parishioners, some of whom said the error was an honest mistake that unfairly overshadows an honorable record of service and he should have been allowed to remain as leader of St. Gregory Parish. Carreon was assigned to six different parishes, one after the other. Asirvadam Dandu at St. Isidore, Bloomingdale, Rev. Katie Hobbs said she wants to tear down and rebuild the hundreds of state boards and commissions that are part of her office. The changes are part of a regular cycle and do not necessarily indicate any sort of special, unusual, or otherwise notable event. At the end of his final Sunday Mass at St. Gregory, Arango received a standing ovation and was carried down the aisle by parishioners who thanked him for his contributions. To Bishop Vanns Priest Secretary/Master of Ceremonies, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove, REV. To Parochial Vicar, St. Hedwig Church, Los Alamitos, REV. His task now: Healing and helping those he invalidly baptized. Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need valid baptisms now. Find out how you can support retired priests. The following information is available through the Diocese of Orange website. John Sponder at Holy Spirit, Naperville, Rev. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach (You can unsubscribe anytime). Scott Allen has been assigned as a Parochial Vicar to St. Hedwig; and Rev. Arango is a priest in good standing and has led many people to a deeper relationship with Christ in his pastoral work at Saint Gregory Parish, but now he is committing himself to this vital and important pastoral outreach to the people of God helping and healing, the diocese said. The diocese declined to say whether Arango resigned as pastor, as the priest said in a note posted on the dioceses site. ANTHONY BAUTISTA, A.M. *, Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from OC Catholic. John Honiotes at St. Francis H.S. To Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Church, Fountain Valley, REV. Support local journalism. The number of staff at the pastoral centerwas reduced by 29 positions, including eight vacant positions, the diocese said. The Diocese of Phoenix estimates that thousands of baptisms are invalid by the. From Pastor Extended, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch To Administrator, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim, REV. From Pastor, St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim The Phoenix bishop-elect was also known in San Diego for his support of refugees, in particular the Lost Boys of Sudan, a group of more than 20,000 boys from the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups who were orphaned or left home during the Second Sudanese Civil War. Matthew Pratscheras Pastor of St. John Paul II, Kankakee, Rev. Members of the congregation credited Arango with launching fundraisers to pay the churchs debt, reversing a drop in membership and counseling them when they lost loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. TONY PARK Muir., Mother, wife, leader: Chaviras personal and professional life reflect her witness of Christ. Fr. To Pastor Renewed, St. Joachim Church, Costa Mesa, REV. Andres Arango, who served in three parishes from September 2005 until his resignation Feb. 1. "If he made a mistake in wording, believe me, it was not intentional, it was not lack of heart, faith or education, it was a simple human mistake that I believe Jesus himself would quickly forgive," parishioners Terri and Steve Flynn wrote via email. It was just a mistake.. Arango told the families in the church Thursday that the do-over was a chance for the faithful to renew their commitment to God. He has served as vicar general and moderator of the curia. She praised him for his work over the years and questioned why the Diocese of Phoenix didnt gather input from the community before his resignation as pastor. Priests are usually reassigned because theres a need in [another] parish, Fr. Arango remains beloved among parishioners, some of whom said the error was an honest mistake that unfairly overshadows an honorable record of service and he should have been allowed to remain as leader of St. Gregory Parish. Arango remains beloved among parishioners, some of whom said the error was an honest mistake that unfairly overshadows an honorable record of service and he should have been allowed to remain as leader of St. Gregory Parish. Fr. Church officials estimate Arango performed thousands of baptisms that are now presumed invalid and said those affected need to valid baptisms now. To Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch, REV. JOSEPH NGU TRUONG Saint Barbara Province of the Order of Friars Minor The ceremony Thursday evening represented a new assignment for Arango, pastor of St. Gregory Parish for nearly five years until news broke that he had repeatedly flubbed the phrasing on the initiation rite. Raed Bader as Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Coal City and Immaculate Conception, Braidwood, Rev. (AP Photo/Matt York). Fr. 61 results found Damon Johnston Phoenix, AZ Its unclear how many people have received the sacrament again. Rev. Editors note: This story has been updated to reflect the additional pastoral appointments announced May 8. To Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, REV. Thirteen-year-old Alysson Najera, who was baptized by Arango in 2009, was among the 11 children and one adult who underwent the rite again during the ceremony, this time with Arango using the church-prescribed language. This is a list of notable former Roman Catholic priests. Alyssons mother, Eliana Najera, said she doesnt hold it against Arango that her daughters first baptism was invalidated. Follow her on Twitter:@paulinapineda22. From St. Augustines Seminary of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Theres no term limit. Furloughs are planned in the current fiscal year and in fiscal year 2020-21. MSGR. To Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dana Point, REV. To Parochial Vicar, Ss. Welcome! Arangos error was in saying, We baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, when he should have begun the sentence by saying, I baptize you. The difference is theologically crucial, the Vatican ruled in 2020, because its not the we of the congregation doing the baptizing but the I of Jesus Christ, working through the priest. Rebaptism doesnt exist because baptism creates an ontological change (a change in being) in a person, said Jay Conzemius, moderator of the Diocese of Pittsburghs tribunal and past president of the Canon Law Society of America. Leonard Adolph Bogdan. A native of the Philippines, he once served at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Sun City. From Parochial Vicar, Blessed Sacrament Church, Westminster MANUEL LPEZ GONZLEZ He was ordained a priest of the diocese in 1989. I am grateful to Bishop Dolan for his invitation to serve in these new roles and delighted to say yes to him, said Fr. Some parishioners believe Arango was forced to quit the post. She has served the Diocese of Phoenix as the chancellor for the past nine years, being appointed by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted in 2013 and becoming one of the first Latina women in the Catholic Church to serve in that role. Welcome to the Official Facebook page of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Diocese of Phoenix | Phoenix AZ Before serving at St. Gregory, Arango was pastor at Saint Jerome Catholic Church in Phoenix and the St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in nearby Gilbert. Most persons on this list can fit into one of the following categories: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Winkler said. AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, On his 75th birthday, submits resignation as head of Phoenix diocese, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. PHOENIX (AP) Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. Adamson, Fr. Like others, she then again received Communion and was confirmed this time as valid sacraments in the eyes of the church, which require recipients first to be baptized. For more stories that matter,subscribe to azcentral.com. In a statement, the diocese acknowledged that Arangos reassignment had upset people. A chance at academic glory will be on the line later this month as Arizona's top qualifiers compete in the state spelling bee. "Rebaptism doesnt exist because baptism creates an ontological change (a change in being) in a person," said Jay Conzemius, moderator of the Diocese of Pittsburghs tribunal and past president of the Canon Law Society of America. To Pastor Renewed, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, La Habra, REV. "To me, he didnt do it intentionally," Najera said. Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency's senior Rome correspondent. The love of Jesus in the Church is the gift everyone needs, and I am energized by any chance to help each one of us to abide in that love.. From Interim Parochial Administrator, Christ our Savior Church, Santa Ana To Pastor Renewed, St. Mary Church, Fullerton, REV. DUY LE Back in the Philippines, Fr. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix consists of 94 parishes, 23 missions, 29 elementary schools, seven high schools, three universities, and one seminary, and is one of the fastest growing. Bishop Thomas J.. Produced by Orange County Breeze Newspaper LLC. 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Thirteen-year-old Alysson Najera, who was baptized by Arango in 2009, was among the 11 children and one adult who underwent the rite again during the ceremony, this time with Arango using the church-prescribed language. MR. ALEJANDRO NICOLAT HERRERA Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. The bishop, Fr. She credited him for inspiring her to attend Mass and restoring her faith. Print production of the diocesesmonthly newspaper, the Catholic Sun, wasdiscontinued. Assigned at the time to St. Mary's in Phoenix, AZ. Fr. Part one in a series, Conversations with hair stylist transformed one young mothers faith life, Lessons forged in struggle bear fruit in priesthood, work as chaplain, Servant leader, Fr. Fr. Fred Adamson will remain active in ministry at the Diocesan Pastoral Center through February, at which point he will take a six month sabbatical in part to care for ailing parents before returning to a yet-to-be-determined parish assignment in the Diocese of Phoenix. A large storm bringing rain and high winds moved across metro Phoenix on Wednesday evening during rush hour. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time. MANUEL LPEZ GONZLEZ He has served in various roles at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Phoenix (2008-2010), Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix (2008-2011), All Saints Newman Center in Tempe (2010-2013), St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in Anthem (2013-2015), Good Shepherd Mission in New River, and St. Michael Mission in Gila Bend. From Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch With the extended lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person church functions, even attending Mass, it may have . Fr. Phoenix priest resigns, baptisms invalidated over incorrect word during rite, Phoenix Diocese bishop submits retirement request upon reaching 75th birthday, Storm moves across metro Phoenix with rain, wind during evening rush hour, Arizona AG calls on Congress to make changes to National Human Trafficking Hotline, Tempe slashes permit fee for businesses that want to host live music, Top qualifiers to compete in Arizona State Spelling Bee for chance to make national finals, Gov. Parishioners arrive at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Phoenix for a baptism do-over. Arango told the families in the church Thursday that the do-over was a chance for the faithful to renew their commitment to God. JIM RIES CHRISTOPHER HEATH To Parochial Administrator, St. John Henry Newman Church, Irvine (Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter); Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. and the diocese serves 1.2 million Catholics. Earlier, he served in San Diego and Brazil. Fred Adamson, departs DPC for parish life, Pope Francis will travel to Hungary at end of April, Dialogue, not revenge, must prevail in the Holy Land, pope says. To Chaplain, Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana, REV. MARTIN HIEP NGUYEN He declined an interview request from an Associated Press reporter after the ceremony, though he thanked the journalist for attending. From Licentiate studies in Liturgy and residence at, Casa Santa Maria, Rome This appointment is in The ceremony Thursday evening represented a new assignment for Arango, pastor of St. Gregory Parish for nearly five years until news broke that he had repeatedly flubbed the phrasing on the . Before serving at St. Gregory, Arango was pastor at Saint Jerome Catholic Church in Phoenix and the St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in nearby Gilbert. 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