Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, bishop of Richmond, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective August 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Religious Order Priests

Father Anthony Tien Minh Dinh, of the Dominican Order (OP), to pastor of Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond.

Father Joseph Chinh Trong Dinh, of the Dominican Order (OP), to parochial vicar at Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond.

Father David Franco, from parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Richmond, to return to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), effective August 10, 2024.

Father Daniel Kluge, from parochial vicar of St. Benedict, Chesapeake, to return to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP).

Father Michael Kokoszka, of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), to parochial vicar of St. Benedict, Chesapeake.

Father Rhon Lillard, of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), to parochial vicar of St. Joseph, Richmond, effective August 10, 2024.

Father John Baptist Nghieu Nguyen, of the Dominican Order (OP), from pastor of Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond, to priest-in-residence at Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs, Richmond.

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For previously announced priest assignments effective July 11, visit: https://richmonddiocese.org/new-clergy-assignments/ 

For previously announced priest assignments effective July 1, visit: https://richmonddiocese.org/clergy-assignments-2024/

For additional assignments announced in June:

https://richmonddiocese.org/clergy-assignments-june-13-2024/

https://richmonddiocese.org/updated-clergy-appointments-june-19-2024/