The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has announced pastoral and clergy assignment changes happening this summer.

Bishop David Bonnar has made the assignments, effective July 1.

Columbiana County

Reverend David Bridling - moving from St. Patrick and University Parish Newman Center in Kent to Holy Trinity, East Liverpool; St. Agatha Mission, West Point; and St. John the Evangelist, Summitville.

Reverend Chad Johnson - becoming Pastor of St. Patrick, Leetonia in addition to current roles as Pastor of St. Jude, Columbiana; Our Lady of Lourdes, East Palestine; and Chaplain, Ursuline High School.

Reverend Robert Lanterman - moving from Sacramental Minister of Little Flower and Christ the Servant, Canton to Parochial Vicar of the Columbiana County Parishes (Holy Trinity, East Liverpool; St. Agatha Mission, West Point; St. John the Evangelist, Summitville; St. Patrick, Leetonia; St. Jude, Columbiana; Our Lady of Lourdes, East Palestine; St. Paul, Salem, St. George, Lisbon; St. Philip Neri, Dungannon)

Reverend Joseph Ruggieri - becoming Pastor of St. George, Lisbon and St. Philip Neri, Dungannon, in addition to his current role as Pastor of Saint Paul, Salem. Father Ruggieri will no longer be the Pastor of St. Patrick, Leetonia.

Mahoning County

Reverend Edward Brienz - becoming Parochial Vicar of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica- St. Anthony, Youngstown; St. Angela Merici, Youngstown and St. Patrick Youngstown, in addition to his role as vice-rector of Saint Columba Cathedral Parish (St. Columba, St. Edward, SS. Peter and Paul), Youngstown, and Diocesan Director of Missions and Propagation of the Faith.

Reverend Zachary Coulter - moving from Administrator of Christ our Savior, Struthers and Holy Rosary, Lowellville to Pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes, Lake Milton and North Jackson and St. Mary & St. Joseph, Newton Falls.

Reverend Frassati Davis - from Parochial Vicar to Pastor of Saint Dominic, Youngstown. He will continue his duties as Hispanic Ministry Sacramental Minister, St. Paul, Salem.

Reverend Vincent DeLucia - moving from Pastor of St. Dominic, Youngstown, to pursue another assignment in formation for his religious community.

Reverend Thomas Kraszewski - moving from Administrator to Pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd, Campbell and Pastor of Christ our Savior, Struthers and Holy Rosary, Lowellville. He is no longer the Administrator of St. Angela Merici, Youngstown and St. Patrick, Youngstown.

Reverend Bala Prasad Marneni - moving from Parochial Vicar of St. Pope John XXIII, Niles to Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica-St. Anthony, Youngstown; St. Angela Merici, Youngstown; St. Patrick Youngstown; and St Columba Cathedral Parish (St. Columba, St. Edward, SS. Peter and Paul), Youngstown. He'll resume his role as Chaplain of St. Joseph the Provider School, Youngstown.

Reverend Jonah Pollock - moving from Chaplain of Youngstown State University Newman Center to ministry outside the Diocese of Youngstown.

Very Reverend Monsignor Robert Siffrin - becoming Pastor of St. Angela Merici, Youngstown and St. Patrick, Youngstown, in addition to his role as Rector/Pastor of St. Columba Cathedral Parish (St. Columba, St. Edward, SS. Peter and Paul), Youngstown. Siffrin continues his role as Diocesan Vicar for External Community Affairs/Special Projects.

Reverend G. David Weikart - moving from Pastor of St. Ann, Sebring; St. Joseph, Alliance; St. Joseph, Maxino; Regina Coeli, Alliance to Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena, Boardman.

Very Reverend John Zuraw - moving from Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena, Boardman to Rector/Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica/St. Anthony Parish, Youngstown and Coordinator of the Youngstown City Collaborative in addition to his duties as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.

Trumbull County

Reverend Christopher Cicero - becoming Chaplain of John F. Kennedy Upper Campus in addition to his role as Pastor of St. Theresa of Calcutta, Warren and Chaplain of John F. Kennedy Lower Campus.

Reverend Brian Cline - moving from Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena, Boardman to Pastor, St. Robert, Cortland; St. Thomas the Apostle, Vienna; and St. William, Champion.

Very Reverend John-Michael Lavelle - relieved of his role as Administrator of Saint Pope John XXIII, Niles. He continues to serve as Pastor of Saint Michael, Canfield; Vicar of Missionary Discipleship; Diocesan Director of Stewardship and Development; and Diocesan Director of Communications.

Reverend Leo Wehrlin - moving from Pastor of Holy Trinity, East Liverpool to Pastor of St. Pope John XXIII, Niles. Father Wehrlin is relieved of his role as Dean of the Columbiana Deanery with the move to Trumbull County.

There are also some retirements and resignations that have been announced by the Diocese.

Very Reverend Monsignor Michael Cariglio - retiring as Rector/Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica/St. Anthony Parish, Youngstown.

Reverend David Merzweiler - retiring as Pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes, North Jackson and Lake Milton and St. Mary & St. Joseph, Newton Falls.

Reverend Stephen Wassie - retiring as Pastor of St George, Lisbon; St. John the Evangelist, Summitville; St. Philip Neri, Dungannon; and St. Agatha Mission, West Point.

Sister Mary Alyce Koval - resigning from position as Diocesan Pastoral Associate of Saint Catherine of Siena, Boardman.

You can find a complete list of all the changes here.