Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments:
Parochial Vicar
Reverend Sleeva Raju Kala, OSFS from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint John Neumann Parish in Reston, effective July 1, 2024.
Reverend Kevin Smith, TOR upon ordination to the priesthood, to Parochial Vicar at Saint Joseph Parish in Herndon, effective July 1, 2024.
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Mark F. Arbeen a permanent deacon ordained for the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, will incardinate into the Diocese of Arlington, effective July 1, 2024. Deacon Arbeen will be assigned to ministry at Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale, effective July 1, 2024.
Deacon Richard P. Delio from assigned ministry at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Fredericksburg to retired status was effective on May 31, 2024.
Deacon Ralph A. Goldsmith from assigned ministry at Saint John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal to retired status was effective on June 2, 2024.
Deacon Brian R. Majewski from assigned ministry at All Saints Parish in Manassas to retired status will be effective on July 1, 2024.
