Official appointments - 2009

These appointments are from the office of the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Archbishop of Indianapolis. They are ordered from the newest to the oldest of 2009.


Published December 4, 2009

Effective Dec. 2, 2009

Rev. Dennis Duvelius, pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, to pastor of St. Paul Parish in Tell City and St. Mark Parish in Perry County.

Rev. Bernard Varghese, O.F.M. Cap., associate pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, to administrator pro-tem of St. Louis Parish in Batesville.


Published November 27, 2009

Effective Nov. 12, 2009

Rev. Jae Hyeu Choi, Diocese of Pusan, South Korea, to associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis, with special ministry to the Korean Catholic Community.


Published September 18, 2009

Effective Sept. 8, 2009

Rev. Bernard Varghese, O.F.M., Cap., Capuchin Provincialate of Kerala, India, to associate pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville.


Published August 7, 2009

Effective Aug. 5, 2009

Rev. Aaron J. Pfaff, a priest of the Diocese of Manchester, N.H., appointed administrator of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix, with residence at St. Paul Parish in Tell City.

Rev. Mathew Joy Choorapanthiyil, O.C.D., part-time chaplain of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville and administrator of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix, to full-time chaplain of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville and weekend assistance at St. Michael Parish in Bradford, St. Bernard Parish in Frenchtown and St. Joseph Parish in Crawford County, with residence at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany.


Published July 31, 2009

Effective Sept. 22, 2009

Rev. Anthony Vinson, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, appointed administrator of St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad and St. Boniface Parish in Fulda.


Published July 3, 2009

Effective July 1, 2009

Rev. Dennis Duvelius, pastor of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, appointed dean of the Batesville Deanery while continuing as pastor of St. Louis Parish.

Effective Aug. 1, 2009

Rev. Pius Poff, O.F.M. Conv., of Mount St. Francis Friary, appointed pastor of St. Mary Parish in Navilleton.


Published June 19, 2009

Effective July 1, 2009

Rev. Daniel J. Staublin, pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, granted a sabbatical.

Rev. J. Peter Gallagher, chaplain of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in ­Indianapolis and providing sacramental assistance at St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis and Holy Trinity Parish in Indianapolis, to pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg.


Published May 29, 2009

Effective June 30, 2009

Rev. Julian Peters, O.S.B., administrator pro-tem of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis and interim director of liturgy for the archdiocesan Office of Worship, returning to Saint Meinrad Archabbey.

Effective July 1, 2009

Rev. John A. Meyer, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay, chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison, attending to the spiritual needs of students at Hanover College in Hanover and dean of the Seymour Deanery, reappointed dean of the Seymour Deanery while continuing as pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay, chaplain of Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison and attending to the spiritual needs of the students at Hanover College in Hanover.

Rev. Paul D. Etienne, currently pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, to dean of the Tell City Deanery, concurrent with his appointment to pastor of St. Paul Parish in Tell City and St. Mark Parish in Perry County.

Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Koetter, currently pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery, to dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery, concurrent with his appointment to pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Kenneth E. Taylor, pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis and director of the archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry, to dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery while continuing as pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis and director of the archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry.

Rev. Daniel J. Staublin, currently pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, to dean of the Batesville Deanery, concurrent with his appointment to pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg.

Rev. Jonathan Fassero, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, to associate director of Spiritual Formation for Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis.

Rev. John Fink, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Bradford and St. Bernard Parish in Frenchtown, and administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Crawford County, reappointed pastor, for a term of six years, of St. Michael Parish in Bradford, and continuing as pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Frenchtown and administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Crawford County.

Rev. Robert Gilday, pastor of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in Indianapolis and vice vicar judicial of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal, reappointed pastor, for a term of six years, of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as vice vicar judicial of the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal.

Rev. Stephen T. Jarrell, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, and chaplain of DePauw University in Greencastle and the Indiana State Farm in Putnamville, reappointed pastor, for a term of six years, of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle and continuing as chaplain of DePauw University in Greencastle and the Indiana State Farm in Putnamville.

Rev. Vincent Lampert, pastor of SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Greenwood, reappointed pastor of SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Greenwood for a term of six years.

Rev. Msgr. Mark A. Svarczkopf, pastor of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, reappointed pastor of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood for a term of six years.

Rev. Clement T. Davis, pastor of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, reappointed pastor of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus.

Rev. John Geis, pastor of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish in Floyds Knobs, reappointed pastor of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish in Floyds Knobs.

Rev. Stanley J. Herber, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville and dean of the Connersville Deanery, reappointed pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville and continuing as dean of the Connersville Deanery.

Rev. Paul F. Richart, pastor of St. Paul Parish in Sellersburg, reappointed pastor of St. Paul Parish in Sellersburg.

Rev. James R. Wilmoth, pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, chaplain of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery, reappointed pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis while continuing as chaplain of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery.

Rev. Msgr. Harold Knueven, administrator of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg, reappointed administrator of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg.

Rev. Paul Landwerlen, administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Shelbyville, reappointed administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Shelbyville.


Published May 15, 2009

Effective May 31, 2009

Rev. Uzoma E. Uwakwe, associate pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis, to U.S. Army military chaplain with service to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Effective July 1, 2009

Rev. Joseph G. Riedman, administrator of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery, granted permission to retire.

Rev. Harold A. Ripperger, administrator of St. Mary Parish in Lanesville, granted permission to retire.

Rev. John S. Maung, in residence and offering sacramental assistance at Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis, granted permission to retire.

Rev. Mr. Jeremy M. Gries, being ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 2009, to associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Mr. John J. Hollowell, being ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 2009, to chaplain of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis with residence and providing sacramental assistance at St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg.

Rev. Mr. Peter A. Marshall, being ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 2009, to associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Mr. Sean R. Danda, being ordained to the priesthood on June 27, 2009, returning to Pontifical North American College in Rome to complete graduate studies.

Rev. Mr. Christopher Wadelton, being ordained to the priesthood on June 27, 2009, to associate pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, administrator of St. Anne Parish in Jennings County and St. Joseph Parish in Jennings County, to pastor of St. Anne Parish in Jennings County, St. Joseph Parish in Jennings County and St. Mary Parish in North Vernon.

Rev. Thomas G. Kovatch, administrator of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, to pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright.

Rev. Randall R. Summers, administrator of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, to pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. William M. Williams, administrator of St. Michael Parish in Brookville and Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Cedar Grove, to pastor of St. Michael Parish in Brookville and Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Cedar Grove.

Rev. Stephen W. Giannini, vicar of Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel, vice chancellor, archdiocesan judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal and providing sacramental assistance at St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, to pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis while continuing as vicar of Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel, vice chancellor and archdiocesan judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal.

Rev. Patrick J. Beidelman, pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis and director of liturgy for the archdiocesan Office of Worship, to vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, with residence there, and sacramental assistance at St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis and Holy Trinity Parish in Indianapolis, while continuing as director of liturgy for the archdiocesan Office of Worship.

Rev. Daniel B. Donohoo, spiritual director of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis and archdiocesan judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal, to pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis, while continuing as spiritual director of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis and archdiocesan judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal.

Rev. Rick Nagel, associate pastor of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, associate director of Vocations and associate director of Young Adult Ministry, to chaplain of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and director of Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, with residence and providing sacramental assistance at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Aaron Jenkins, chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis and associate pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove, to associate director of Vocations and continuing as chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, with residence at Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Koetter, pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery, to pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Todd M. Goodson, pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour and administrator of Our Lady of Providence Parish in Brownstown, to pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Scott E. Nobbe, associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, to administrator of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour and Our Lady of Providence Parish in Brownstown.

Rev. Joseph M. Feltz, pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg, administrator of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Aurora and dean of the Batesville Deanery, to pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg.

Rev. Gerald Okeke, associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Aurora, to associate pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Richmond, St. Mary Parish in Richmond and Holy Family Parish in Richmond, which comprise the Richmond Catholic Community in Richmond.

Rev. William C. Keebler Jr., associate pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Richmond, St. Mary Parish in Richmond and Holy Family Parish in Richmond, which comprise the Richmond Catholic Community in Richmond, returning to the Diocese of Peoria, Ill.

Rev. Daniel J. Staublin, pastor of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, to pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg.

Rev. Stephen D. Donahue, pastor of St. Mary Parish in North Vernon, to pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Aurora.

Rev. Paul D. Etienne, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, and vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, to pastor of St. Paul Parish in Tell City and St. Mark Parish in Perry County.

Rt. Rev. Timothy Sweeney, O.S.B., pastor of St. Paul Parish in Tell City, returning to Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad.

Rev. H. Michael Hilderbrand, chaplain and guidance counselor of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville, and sacramental assistance at St. Mary Parish in New Albany, to pastor of St. Mary Parish in Lanesville.

Rev. Mathew J. Choorapanthiyil, O.C.D. Cap., chaplain of Marian College in Indianapolis, to chaplain of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville and administrator of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix.

Rev. Guy Mansini, O.S.B., pastor of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish in Bristow and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix, to pastor of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish in Bristow.

Rev. Adrian Burke, O.S.B., pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Fulda, St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad and St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia, to pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Fulda and St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad.

Rev. J. Peter Gallagher, chaplain of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis and sacramental assistance at St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis and Holy Trinity Parish in Indianapolis, to associate pastor of St. Ann Parish in Indianapolis and St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis, and prison ministry.

Rev. Robert J. Robeson, rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis and sacramental assistance at St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, to sacramental assistance at St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis and Holy Trinity Parish in Indianapolis, and continuing as rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis.

Rev. William G. Munshower, chaplain of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis while being retired from active parish ministry, to part-time sacramental minister at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and continuing as chaplain of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.

Rev. Clifford R. Vogelsang, retired, to part-time sacramental minister at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Oscar Anguiano, Hispanic ministry for Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, returning to the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Rev. Juan José Valdez, Hispanic ministry for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, returning to the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico.


Published April 3, 2009

Effective immediately

Rev. Gerald J. Peterson, G.H.M., appointed administrator pro-tem of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold and St. Mark Parish in Perry County, through May 31, 2009.

Rev. Aaron Jenkins, associate pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove and chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, to chaplain of the Indianapolis Fire Department while continuing as associate pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove and chaplain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis.

Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, administrator of St. Anne Parish in Jennings County and St. Joseph Parish in Jennings County and director of youth ministry for the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education, to administrator of St. Anne Parish in Jennings County and St. Joseph Parish in Jennings County.

Rev. George Joseph Nangachiveettil, administrator of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Enochsburg, St. Anne Parish in Hamburg and St. Maurice Parish in St. Maurice, incardinated into the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from the Diocese of Mazaffapur, Bihar, in North India, and appointed pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Enochsburg, St. Anne Parish in Hamburg and St. Maurice Parish in St. Maurice.

Effective April 22, 2009

Rev. Dominic Chukwudi, administrator of Annunciation Parish in Brazil and Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville, returning home to the Diocese of Issele-Uku, Delta State, in Nigeria.

Rev. Harold W. Rightor II, associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis and St. Ann Parish in Indianapolis, to pastor of Annunciation Parish in Brazil and Holy Rosary Parish in Seelyville.

Rev. Vincent Amusuo, associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg and St. Mary Parish in Aurora, returning home to the Diocese of Okigwe, Imo State, in Nigeria.

Rev. Gerald Okeke, Diocese of Sokoto, Sokoto State, in Nigeria, in residence at St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis, appointed associate pastor of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg and St. Mary Parish in Aurora.

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