
Bishop Raica releases new clergy assignments
FURTHER STUDIES
Father Daniel Sessions will continue studies to complete his ecclesiastical licentiate in Canon Law at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, effective the beginning of the academic year in Fall 2025. He will be in residence at the Cathedral of St. Paul from the conclusion of his time at Holy Spirit leading up to his return to Italy for his studies.
PASTORS
Father Kenneth I. Keke, S.S.J., is named Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Birmingham, effective July 1, 2025.
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Father Jose Raphy Ambooken is named Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Birmingham, effective July 1, 2025.
PAROCHIAL VICAR (ASSOCIATE PASTOR)
Father Max Gallegos is named Parochial Vicar of Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Parish in Decatur, effective July 1, 2025.
Father Joemon Koonan Jose is named Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist Parish in Madison, effective July 1, 2025.
Father Antu Maliekkal Lonappan is named Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in Huntsville, effective July 1, 2025.