Bishop Knestout Announces Clergy Assignments 

April 27, 2023

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointment effective April 21, 2023.

Father Esteban DeLeon, pastor of Star of the Sea, Virginia Beach, is appointed the ecumenical officer for the Diocese of Richmond and assumes the duties effective immediately. The role was previously held by Monsignor Joe Lehman who died Dec. 13, 2022.

April 19, 2023

Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointments effective April 19, 2023.

Father Matthew Kim Taekmin, of the Diocese of Daejeon South Korea, to pastor of St. Kim Taegon Catholic Church, Richmond.

Father Paul Byong Seob Min, from pastor of St. Kim Taegon, Richmond, to retired status.