The Most Reverend Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C, Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, makes the following appointments in the Diocese of Saint Cloud, effective March 1, 2023:
Reverend Scott Pogatchnik to Vicar General, while continuing as rector of Saint Mary’s Cathedral and pastor of the Church of Saint Augustine and Church of Saint John Cantius in Saint Cloud.
Reverend LeRoy Scheierl to Vicar for Clergy, while continuing as pastor of the Church of Saint Peter and Church of Saint Paul in Saint Cloud.
Joe Towalski to Chancellor and Chief of Staff, while remaining director of communications.
Reverend Matthew Crane to Vicar for Canonical Affairs, while continuing as adjutant judicial vicar for the diocesan Tribunal.
Reverend Ralph Zimmerman to Vicar for Retired Priests, while continuing as Vicar for Permanent Deacons.
Reverend Tom Knoblach to Vicar for Health Care Ethics, while continuing as pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids and Church of the Annunciation in Mayhew Lake.
Terry Voigt to Vice Chancellor, assisting the Chancellor and vicar positions.
Reverend Steven Binsfeld to Chair of the Diocesan Building Commission and a sixth term as a member of the commission for three years ending December 31, 2025.
Given at the Chancery
Joe Towalski, Chancellor
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
March 15, 2023
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The Most Reverend Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C, Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, makes the following appointment in the Diocese of Saint Cloud:
Reverend Matthew Crane to Chaplain to the Poor Clare Sisters, Sauk Rapids, effective April 1.
Given at the Chancery
Joe Towalski, Chancellor
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
March 15, 2023