In alignment with the parish mergers announced this weekend, Bishop Bonnar is also announcing the following Clergy Assignments effective January 1, 2026.
Priest Assignments
Reverend John M. Jerek is appointed pastor of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, Youngstown. This parish is comprised of Saint Brendan Church, Saint Christine Church, and Saint Matthias Church, Youngstown.
Reverend Richard Murphy is appointed pastor of Queen of Heaven Parish. This parish is comprised of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, McDonald and Saint Mary Church, Mineral Ridge. This is addition to his duties as president of Ursuline High School, Youngstown.
Reverend Stephen Zeigler is appointed pro-tem sacramental minister for the Mahoning and Trumbull Deaneries. He is relieved of his duties as parochial vicar for Saint Brendan Parish, Saint Christine Parish and Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Youngstown, effective December 31, 2025.
Deacon Assignments
Deacon Mark Kiraly is appointed permanent deacon of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, Youngstown. This parish is comprised of Saint Brendan Church, Saint Christine Church, and Saint Matthias Church, Youngstown.
Deacon Ronald Layko is appointed permanent deacon of Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, Youngstown. This parish is comprised of Saint Brendan Church, Saint Christine Church, and Saint Matthias Church, Youngstown.
