By The Message staff
Bishop Joseph M. Siegel has announced new clergy assignments across the Diocese of Evansville. They will be effective June 29.
Senior Priests
Father John Boeglin and Father Joseph Erbacher will transition to senior priest status.
Pastors/Administrators
Father Alex Zenthoefer has been named rector of St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, while continuing as pastor of Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville, and Vicar General of the diocese.
Heralds of Good News Father Suresh Bakka has been named administrator of St. Mary Parish, Sullivan and St. Joan of Arc Parish, Jasonville.
Father John Brosmer has been named pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Jasper.
Father Christopher Droste has been named pastor of St. Boniface Parish, Evansville.
Father John Pfister has been named pastor of St. Isidore Parish, Celestine.
Father Chris Forler has been named pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Snake Run, while continuing as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight.
Father Luke Hassler has been named administrator of St. Mary Parish, Ireland.
Father Gary Kaiser has been named pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch, while continuing as pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Princeton.
Father Jeff Read has been named pastor of Holy Family Parish, Jasper.
Father Andrew Thomas has been named administrator of St. James Parish, Haubstadt, and Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt.
Father Tom Kessler has been appointed Temporary Administrator of Holy Rosary Parish, Evansville.
Parochial Vicars
Benedictine Father Christian Raab has been named parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Jasper, along with teaching at St. Meinrad Seminary.
Father Eugene Schmitt has been named parochial vicar at St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, and Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville.
Parish Life Coordinator
Deacon Tom Goebel has been named Parish Life Coordinator at Corpus Christi Parish, Evansville.
Sacramental Minister
Father Tyler Tenbarge has been named priest moderator and sacramental minister at Corpus Christi Parish, Evansville, while continuing as Vocation Director for the diocese, and Chaplain and Director of the Father Deydier House of Discernment.
Vicar for Senior Priests
Father John Boeglin has been named Vicar for Senior Priests.
Religious
Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen has received an assignment in the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois.
Deacons
Deacon Vince Bernardin has been assigned to St. Bernard Parish, Snake Run, while continuing at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight.
Deacon Bill Brandle is now assigned to St. James Parish, Haubstadt, and Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt, concluding his assignment at Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch.
Deacon Richard Leibundguth has been assigned to St. Bernard Parish, Snake Run, while continuing at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight.
Deacon Joe Siewers has been assigned to St. Joseph Parish, Princeton, while continuing at Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch.