Archdiocesan news

Clergy appointments for Sept. 24

Rev. Robert L. Banken; Rev. Brian R. Fischer; Rev. Msgr. Michael E. Turek; Deacon Donald Funke; Deacon David I. Harpring; Deacon William Twellman; Rev. Mr. Nicholas S. Ashmore; Rev. Mr. William J. Cremers; Rev. Mr. Andrew D. Dellasega; Rev. Mr. Colin A. Haganey; Rev. Mr. Joel A. Haug; Rev. Mr. Andrew M. Kleine; Rev. Mr. Emmanuel Lopez; Rev. Mr. Mark Ostrowski

Rev. Robert L. Banken, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Portage des Sioux and pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, West Alton, is granted retirement status with residence at Regina Cleri, effective Aug. 28, 2018.

Rev. Brian R. Fischer, while remaining pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Wentzville, as dean of St. Charles Deanery is appointed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, West Alton, effective Aug. 28, 2018.

Rev. Msgr. Michael E. Turek, while remaining pastor of Christ the King Parish in University City, is also appointed pastor of St. Rita Parish in Vinita Park, effective Aug. 1, 2018.

Deacon Donald Funke, a permanent deacon assisting the pastor of St. Norbert Parish in Florissant, is appointed to assist the pastor of Incarnate Word Parish in Chesterfield, effective Oct. 1, 2018.

Deacon David I. Harpring, a permanent deacon assisting the pastor of St. Ferdinand Parish in Florissant, is appointed parish life coordinator of St. Rita Parish in Vinita Park, effective Sept. 6, 2018.

Deacon William Twellman, a permanent deacon assisting the pastor of St. Norbert Parish in Florissant, while continuing to assist the pastor of St. Norbert Parish in Florissant on a part-time basis, is appointed parish life coordinator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Portage des Sioux and of Immaculate Conception Parish in West Alton, effective Sept. 11, 2018.

All of the following transitional deacons are students at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. Their parochial assignments all become effective Sept. 8, 2018

Rev. Mr. Nicholas S. Ashmore, transitional deacon of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan., is appointed to assist the pastor of the Church of the Immacolata in Richmond Heights.

Rev. Mr. William J. Cremers, transitional deacon of the Archdiocese of Omaha, is appointed to assist the pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Union.

Rev. Mr. Andrew D. Dellasega, transitional deacon of the Diocese of Wichita, is appointed to assist the pastor of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in Mehlville.

Rev. Mr. Colin A. Haganey, transitional deacon of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan., is appointed to assist the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Florissant.

Rev. Mr. Joel A. Haug, transitional deacon of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan., is appointed to assist the pastor of St. Gerard Majella Parish in Kirkwood.

Rev. Mr. Andrew M. Kleine, transitional deacon of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, is appointed to assist the pastor of Holy Infant Parish in Ballwin.

Rev. Mr. Emmanuel Lopez, transitional deacon of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, is appointed to assist the pastor of St. Mark Parish in St. Louis.

Rev. Mr. Mark Ostrowski, transitional deacon of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan., is appointed to assist the pastor of St. Bridget of Kildare in Pacific.