Story last updated March 21, 2024.
The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh, conveys the following official appointments and announcement:
Effective March 12, 2024
Reverend Edward J. Burch, a retired priest of the Diocese of Raleigh, is appointed temporary administrator of St. Paul Parish in New Bern.
Effective March 20, 2024
Reverend Matthew Dae-Hyun Park, a priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, South Korea, is appointed Parochial Administrator of Saint Ha-Sang Paul Jung Parish in Apex.
Effective April 6, 2024
Reverend Bill John Acosta-Escobar, a priest of the Diocese of Raleigh currently on leave, is appointed Administrator of St. Bernadette Catholic Parish in FuquayVarina.
Announcements
Reverend Brendan J. Buckler is granted incardination into the Diocese of Charlotte effective February 13, 2024.
Reverend Steven R. Costello is granted a leave of absence effective March 8, 2024.