Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville has announced a series of new clergy appointments set to take effect on various dates in the future.

Among the appointments, Reverend Tung M. "Toan" Do will become the pastor of Epiphany Church, while Reverend Matthew T. Hardesty will take on the role of pastor at St. Athanasius Church. Meanwhile, Reverend J. Randall Hubbard is set to lead the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, and Reverend Christopher B. Lubecke will serve as pastor of St. Albert the Great Church.

Other appointments include Reverend Michael C. Martin as pastor of St. John the Apostle Church, Reverend Johnson L. Thekkudan as pastor of Good Shepherd Church, and Reverend Saju M. Vadakumpadan as pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Church.

Additionally, Reverend Minh D. Vu will become the pastor of St. John Vianney Church, Reverend David J. Carr will take on the role of administrator of St. Boniface Church, and Reverend A. Biju Chathely will serve as administrator of St. Catherine Church, Immaculate Conception Church, and St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Reverend Sheejan P. George, Reverend Thomason A. Jose, Very Reverend R. Paul Beach, Reverend Terry L. Bradshaw, and Reverend Benedict J. Brown are among the other clergy members who have received new appointments within the Archdiocese.

Deacons Matthew Millay, Kenneth Nauert, Michael Schultz, Van Tran, and Yen Tran are also set to be ordained as priests and take on various roles within the Archdiocese.

These appointments mark a significant change in leadership within the Archdiocese of Louisville, with clergy members taking on new responsibilities and roles in various parishes and institutions.