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ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., conveys the following official announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective July 1. There will be another announcement of additional appointments in July.

Pastors and Special Appointments for Ministry

Father Fernando Molina Restrepo is appointed pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta. Current pastor Msgr. Daniel Stack is retiring.

Father Juan Francisco Anzora is appointed pastor of St. Andrew Church in Roswell.  Current pastor Father Daniel J. Fleming is granted a sabbatical. 

Father Kevin Hargaden is appointed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cartersville. 

Father Valery Akoh is appointed parochial administrator of St. Matthew Church in Tyrone. 

Father Randall T. Mattox is appointed pastor of St. Anna Church in Monroe. Current pastor Father Dan Toof is retiring. 

Father Stephen Lyness is appointed pastor of St. George Church in Newnan. 

Father Mark White is appointed parochial administrator of St. Joseph Church in Washington and Queen of Angels Church in Thomson. 

Father Brian McNavish is appointed chaplain/director at the University of Georgia for campus ministry. 

Father Michael Bremer is appointed assistant chaplain/assistant director at the University of Georgia for Campus Ministry. 

Father Fred W. Wendel, director of the UGA Catholic Center, is retiring. 

Father Pedro Poloche is appointed coordinator of Ongoing Formation of Priests. 

Father Tri John Bosco Nguyen is appointed pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Jasper. 

Father Carlos G. Ortega is appointed pastor of St. Clement Church in Calhoun. 

Father Junot Nelvy is appointed pastor of Christ Our Hope Church in Lithonia. 

Father John (Jack) Knight is appointed pastor of St. John Vianney Church in Lithia Springs. 

Parochial Vicars

Msgr. James Schillinger is appointed parochial vicar at St. Joseph Church in Marietta.

Father Dairo Antonio Rico is appointed parochial vicar at St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek.

Father Fredi Ivan Navarrete Aguilar, a priest of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS), is appointed parochial Vicar at St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn. 

Father José Duvan Gonzalez is appointed parochial vicar St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw. 

Father Brian Baker is appointed parochial vicar at St. Monica Church in Duluth. 

Father Guyma Noel is appointed parochial vicar at Holy Trinity Church in Peachtree City. 

Father Cristian Cossio is appointed parochial vicar at St. Lawrence Church in Lawrenceville. 

Father Michael Christopher Revak is appointed parochial vicar at St. Clare of Assisi Church in Acworth. 

Father Roberto Suarez is appointed parochial vicar at St. Theresa Church in Douglasville. 

Deacon Benjamin Thomsen, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek. 

Deacon Avery Daniel, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at St. Joseph Church in Athens. 

Deacon Juan Carlos Villota Viteri, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.

Deacon Joseph Wagner, to be ordained to the priesthood on May 28, is appointed parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.

Other Assignments

Father Michael Metz is released for chaplaincy to the U.S. Army.

Father Ignacio Peres is appointed priest in residence at St. Andrew Church in Roswell.