Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointments effective Friday, July 1, 2022, unless otherwise noted:

Pastors

Father Rogelio Largoza, from Caceres, Philippines, to pastor of St. Mary of the Presentation, Suffolk.

From Parochial Vicar to Administrator
(Same location)

Father Dominic Leo, O.S.B., from parochial vicar to administrator of St. Gregory the Great, Chesapeake; replacing Father Eric Vogt, O.S.B., who has returned to St. Vincent Archabbey.

Parochial Vicars

Father Johnny Mintah-Mensa, from Accra, Ghana, to parochial vicar of St. Catherine of Siena, Clarksville; St. Paschal Baylon, South Boston; and Good Shepherd, South Hill.

Father Ritche Malacas Sarabia, from Kalibo, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisonburg.

Father Renier Supranes, from Kalibo, Philippines, to parochial vicar of St. Michael the Archangel, Glen Allen.

Newly Ordained

Father Dillon Bruce, ordained on June 25, to parochial vicar of St. Bridget, Richmond, effective July 1, 2022, and ending Sept. 11, 2022. He will return to Rome on Sept. 24, 2022, to complete his studies at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. 

Deacon Armando Herrera-DosReis, from studies at the Catholic University of America to serve as deacon at Blessed Sacrament, Harrisonburg, effective May 28, 2022.

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