Cardinal John Dew has announced the following clergy appointments for 2021. The changes take effect on 1 February 2021.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish: Fr Ron Bennett, Moderator, Debbie Matheson LPL, Parish Leader Fr David Dowling in residence – to study for Seminary Director of Formation
Holy Trinity Parish: Fr Bill Warwick – Parish Priest
St Theresa’s Plimmerton: Fr Andrew Kim – Parish Priest, also Archdiocesan Vocations Director
Our Lady of the Bays (Motueka): Fr Paul Finlayson SCC, Assistant
Holy Family, Nelson/Stoke: Fr Joy Thottankara – Parish Priest
Catholic Parish of Te Awakairangi: Fr Raymond Soriano (as a member of the Pastoral Team)
St Mary’s & St Joseph Otaki/Levin: Fr Dennis Narcorda – Parish Priest, Alan Roberts – In residence, Otaki.
Because of the particular relationship the Archdiocese has with Ngati Kapumanwawhiti and Pukekaraka special arrangements are being made for Otaki and Levin.