Official Appointments
Reverend James Crisman, appointed Pastor, St. Peter Parish, Greeley, Colorado, eff ective July 1, 2016, for a six-year period.
Reverend Ryan O’Neill, appointed Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Denver, effective June 15, 2016, ad nutum archiepiscopi. He will be in residence at the Holy Trinity Center.
Very Reverend Henri Tshibambe, V.F., incardinated into the Archdiocese of Denver on October 30, 2015. His ministry continues as Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima in Lakewood, Colorado, and Dean of the West Denver Deanery.
The Following Assignment Upon the Recommendation and Permission of Most Reverend Anthony J. V. Obinna, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Owerri, is Confirmed by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L.: Reverend Austin Okigbo, faculty member of the University of Colorado, Boulder, School of Music, has been granted Presbyteral Faculties for the purpose of continuing his life as a priest, celebrating Masses whenever there is a need, effective immediately, until June 2016, when his contract expires.
The Following Assignment by Reverend Christopher Popravak, OFM Cap. Provincial Minister, The Capuchin Franciscans, Province of Mid-America, is Confirmed by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L.: Reverend Vittorio Boria, OFM Cap., granted Presbyteral Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver eff ective immediately, until his time in ministry is completed. He will be in residence at St. Francis Friary, Denver, Colorado.
Reverend Hasema Hasebu, OFM Cap., granted Presbyteral Faculties eff ective immediately, at the request of Reverend Amanuel Mesgun, OFM Cap., the Provincial Minister of the Capuchin Friars, St. Francis Province-Eritrea. He will reside in the Archdiocese of Denver in order to study English as an adjunct to his studies in Psychology; will be in residence at St. Anthony Friary and will assist in parishes as needed until his studies are completed.
The Following Assignment by Reverend David Nicgorski, OMV, Provincial, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, is Confirmed by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L.: Reverend Timothy Gallagher, OMV, has been granted Presbyteral Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver, and invited to join the faculty of St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver, Colorado as Chair, Spiritual Formation, effective October 15, 2015 ad nutum archiepiscopi.
The Following Assignment upon Recommendation and Permission of Most Reverend Franz X. Ahn, Bishop of the Diocese of Masan, is Confirmed by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila,S.T.L.: Reverend Dong Ho Chae granted Presbyteral Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver, and appointed Pastor, St. Lawrence Korean Catholic Church, effective January 14, 2016, for a period of five years.
The Following Assignment at the Recommendation and Permission of Reverend Ronald A. Mercier, S.J., Provincial USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesuits is Confirmed by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L.: Reverend John V. Craig, S.J. granted Presbyteral Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver eff ective January 1, 2016, until his ministry is completed. He will be missioned to Regis Jesuit High School in Denver, Colorado.
Reverend Daniel Huber granted Presbyteral Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver, effective immediately. He will be in residence at the Gardens of St. Elizabeth in Denver, Colorado, where he will be celebrating Mass as needed.
Reverend Monsignor Donald F. Dunn, granted Presbyteral Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver, effective immediately. He will be in residence at the Gardens of St. Elizabeth, Denver, Colorado, where he will be celebrating Mass as needed.
The Following Assignment at the Recommendation and Permission of Most Reverend Monsignor Dieudonné Bogmis, Bishop of the Diocese of Eséka (Cameroon), is confi rmed by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L.: Reverend Mathias Constant Bayiha, granted Presbyteral Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver and appointed Parochial Vicar at Queen of Peace Parish, Aurora, Colorado, effective February 1, 2016, for a period of three years.
Deacon Daniel Ciucci, granted Diaconal Faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, effective February 6, 2016, and assigned Deacon, Queen of Peace Parish, Aurora, Colorado, eff ective February 6, 2016, until May 13, 2017. During this time he will be in residence at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.
Deacon Shaun Galvin, granted Diaconal Faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, effective February 6, 2016, and assigned Deacon, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Denver, Colorado, eff ective February 6, 2016, until May 15, 2016. During this time he will be in residence at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.
Deacon Joseph Michael Grady, granted Diaconal Faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, effective February 6, 2016. He will continue his priestly formation at North American Pontifical College.
Deacon Nicholas Larkin, granted Diaconal Faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, effective February 6, 2016, and assigned Deacon, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Denver, Colorado effective February 6, 2016, until May 15, 2016. During this time he will be in residence at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.
Deacon John Mrozek, granted Diaconal Faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, effective February 6, 2016, and assigned to the Vocations Office, Archdiocese of Denver, and assisting at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver, Colorado on weekends, effective February 6, 2016, until May 15, 2016. During this time he will be in residence at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.
Deacon Peter Wojda, granted Diaconal Faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, effective February 6, 2016, and assigned to the Respect Life Office at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver, and assisting at Holy Trinity Parish, Westminster, Colorado on weekends, effective February 6, 2016, until May 15, 2016. During this time he will be in residence at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.
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