Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2026: 

APPOINTMENTS

Parochial Vicars

Upon presentation by Very Reverend Matthew H. Phelan, O. de M., Vicar Provincial Superior, Order of the BVM of Mercy, United States Vicariate, Reverend Joseph Eddy, O. de M., to Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach.

Reverend Tamil Selvam Jeyaraj [Diocese of Sivagangai, India], from Parochial Vicar of St. Paul Parish, Tampa, to Parochial Vicar of St. Timothy Parish, Lutz. This supersedes the previous announcement dated April 8, 2026.

Reverend Andrew Pius Macha [Diocese of Moshi, Tanzania], to Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Clearwater. This supersedes the previous announcement dated April 8, 2026.

Upon presentation by Very Reverend Michael D’Almeida, S.A.C., Provincial Superior, Society of the Catholic Apostolate, ABVM Province, India, Reverend Claudy Vas, S.A.C., to Parochial Vicar of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Gulfport. This supersedes the previous announcement dated April 8, 2026.

Other Diocesan Appointments – Deans

Very Reverend Krzysztof Gazdowicz, V.F., as Vicar Forane of the West Pasco-Hernando Deanery, and continuing all other assignments.

Very Reverend Craig R. Morley, V.F., as Vicar Forane of the North Tampa Deanery, and continuing all other assignments.