Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments.

Father Edward B. Branch, chaplain of Lyke House at Atlanta University Center, has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective March 30.

Father F. David McGuinness, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Athens, has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective March 30.

Father Francisco Javier Muñoz, parochial vicar at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective March 30.

Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Joseph G. Bachand, provincial superior of the Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette, and has assigned Father Pedro Chingandu, MS, as parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, effective April 19.

Father S. Patrick Scully, SM, has been assigned as parochial vicar at Prince of Peace Church, Flowery Branch, effective May 1.

Archbishop Gregory has extended the faculties of Father Gregory Anatuanya, parochial vicar at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, through Jan. 31, 2011.

Archbishop Gregory has extended the faculties of Father Kizito Okeke, parochial vicar at St. Michael Church, Gainesville, through April 30, 2011.