October 1, 2023
The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, has made the following Clergy Assignments. They are effective as noted.
Clergy – Priests
Very Rev. John-Michael Lavelle, relieved of duties as pro-tem administrator of Saint Paul Parish, Salem and Saint Patrick Parish, Leetonia and retains current duties as pastor of Saint Michael Parish, Canfield; Diocesan Vicar of Missionary Discipleship; and Diocesan Director of Development and Stewardship, effective November 15, 2023.
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Rev. Msgr. Peter Polando, has resigned as pastor of Saint Paul Parish in Salem and Saint Patrick Parish in Leetonia, for health reasons, effective September 22, 2023, and remains on a medical leave of absence.
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Rev. Joseph Ruggieri, from parochial vicar of Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Streetsboro; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Aurora; Saint Joseph Parish, Mantua; and Saint Ambrose Parish Garrettsville to pastor of Saint Paul Parish, Salem and Saint Patrick Parish, Leetonia, effective November 15, 2023.
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Rev. Brian Smith, relieved of duties as pro-tem sacramental minister of Saint Paul Parish, Salem and Saint Patrick Parish, Leetonia to parochial vicar of Saint Joan of Arc Parish, Streetsboro; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Aurora; Saint Joseph Parish, Mantua; and Saint Ambrose Parish Garrettsville, effective November 15, 2023.
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Additional assignments can be found at www.doy.org/official/
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