Updated Clergy Assignments for July 1, 2024
6/27/24July 1, 2024 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, announced the following clergy assignment effective July 1, 2024. Fr. Joseph Indadaño, J.C.L., from the Diocese of Kalibo, Philippines, to parochial vicar of Church of the Incarnation, Charlottesville. ### June 27, 2024 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following…
Catholic Diocese of Richmond Earns Six Media Awards
6/27/24June 27, 2024 Catholic Diocese of Richmond Earns Six Media Awards Bishop Barry C. Knestout’s “Christ Our Hope” Column Honored RICHMOND, Va. – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond’s Office of Communications and its news outlet, The Catholic Virginian, were recognized on the national level with six awards and two honorable mentions for its contributions in…
Accounting Manager & Auditor for the Office of Finance at the Pastoral Center of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond (Richmond)
6/25/24The Catholic Diocese of Richmond Office of Finance is seeking a full time Accounting Manager & Auditor.
World Refugee Day 2024: Hope Emerges from Human Tragedy
6/20/24June 20, 2024 WASHINGTON – On World Refugee Day (June 20), the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) joins with others around the world in honoring refugees and the communities that welcome them. This annual observation serves as a poignant reminder of the millions of individuals and families forcibly displaced from their homes and…
UPDATED Clergy Appointments – June 19, 2024
6/20/24For Immediate Release: June 20, 2024 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointment, effective June 19, 2024. Episcopal Vicars Father Silvio Kaberia, to episcopal vicar for the Western Vicariate, concurrent with his assignment as pastor of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisonburg. Father Kevin Segerblom, to conclude his appointment as episcopal…
Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Spring Plenary in Louisville
6/17/24June 14, 2024 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered this week for their Spring Plenary Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout the gathering, the bishops spent time in prayer and fraternal dialogue with one another. The public portion of the assembly began with the bishops sending prayers and a…
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization for Adele Brise, Lay Woman
6/14/24June 14, 2024 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – At their annual June Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on a possible cause of beatification and canonization for Adele Brise. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and…
Clergy Assignment – June 13, 2024
6/13/24June 13, 2024 Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy appointment effective July 1, 2024. Father Daniel Molochko, previously appointed as parochial vicar of St. John Nepomucene, Dinwiddie; St. James, Hopewell; and Church of the Sacred Heart, Prince George effective July 1, 2024, has been granted a leave of absence.
Catholic Diocese of Richmond Concludes Investigation at St. John the Apostle in Virginia Beach
6/12/24June 12, 2024 (RICHMOND, Va.) – The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has concluded its investigation at St. John the Apostle. Bishop Barry C. Knestout expresses his sorrow and compassion to the victims and their families affected by this tragic situation and applauds the courage it took to come forward. Bishop Knestout has determined that St. John the Apostle parish would benefit from new pastoral…
Religious Freedom Week to be Observed June 22-29
6/7/24June 7, 2024 WASHINGTON – The annual observance of Religious Freedom Week takes place June 22–29. It begins with the feast day of Ss. Thomas More and John Fisher, includes the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and ends with the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. The theme this year is “Called to the…