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The Korean community at St. Ignatius Kim Parish in Orlando marked the arrival of a new priest on November 9, 2025. Bishop John Noonan joined parishioners to say farewell to Father Aventinus Han, Deog Su and welcome Father Petrus Kim, Myung Sub.

A member of the parish commented, “Father Han always emphasized the importance of not forgetting mother languages and strived and contributed to make the Church community a place where kids and youth parishioners want to come.” Another parishioner added that he had a “positive impact on the community, especially in encouraging kids and youths to learn Korean by promoting Sunday School.”

This transition is part of a tradition where every five years, a new priest from Korea joins the Orlando-based Korean Catholic community.

The Diocese of Orlando was founded in 1968. It encompasses Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia Counties. The diocese includes 79 parishes, 11 missions, two basilicas, and 43 Catholic schools under the leadership of Bishop John Noonan.