Clergy Official | March 7, 2026

Bishop Bonnar is announcing the following Clergy and Diocesan Pastoral Associate Assignments, effective immediately:

Priest Assignments

Reverend Stephen Zeigler from Parochial Vicar to Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Boardman, with Worship Sites at Saint Charles Church and Saint Luke Church, both in Boardman.

Very Reverend Monsignor John A. Zuraw, JCL, VG is relieved of his responsibilities as Administrator Pro-Tem of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Boardman. He remains Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Director of Pastoral and Educational Services, with Diocesan Tribunal responsibilities as Defender of the Bond, Promotor of Justice and Judge, in addition to his role as Rector-Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica / Saint Anthony Parish, Youngstown.

Diocesan Pastoral Associate Assignments

Mrs. Erica Galvin is appointed Diocesan Pastoral Associate of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Boardman, with Worship Sites at Saint Charles Church and Saint Luke Church, both in Boardman.

Bishop Bonnar is also announcing the following Clergy Assignments, effective April 10, 2026:

Priest Assignments

Reverend Scott Kopp from Sacramental Minister in Portage County to Parochial Vicar of Saint Joan of Arc, Streetsboro, Saint Joseph, Mantua, Saint Ambrose, Garrettsville, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aurora, with residence at Saint Joseph, Mantua.

Very Reverend Kevin Peters, VF, to be relieved of his role as Administrator Pro-Tem of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton. He remains Pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Canton, Holy Family Parish, Navarre and Brewster, and Saint James Parish, Waynesburg, and his diocesan responsibilities as Director of Rural Life and Dean of Stark County East.

Reverend Brian Smith from Parochial Vicar of Saint Joan of Arc, Streetsboro, Saint Joseph, Mantua, Saint Ambrose, Garrettsville, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aurora to Administrator of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton.

Clergy Official | February 28, 2026

Bishop Bonnar is announcing the following Clergy and Personnel Assignments Effective March 2, 2026:

Priest Assignments

Reverend David Misbrener has resigned the Pastoral of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton and has requested a personal leave of absence. Bishop Bonnar has granted the personal leave of absence.

Very Reverend Kevin Peters, V.F., to Administrator Pro-Tem of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton. This is in addition to his pastoral role as Pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Canton, Holy Family Parish, Navarre and Brewster, and Saint James Parish, Waynesburg, and his diocesan responsibilities as Director of Rural Life and Dean of Stark County East.

Personnel Assignments

Mrs. Pattie Condello continues as the part-time Diocesan Pastoral Associate of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton, in addition to Diocesan Pastoral Associate of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Canton, Holy Family Parish, Navarre and Brewster, and Saint James Parish, Waynesburg.