The Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis has undergone some significant personnel changes. Archbishop Bernard Hebda announced them recently, though the appointments took effect earlier.

The Rev. Weldit Tesfazgi Abay is in residence at the Queen of Peace Friary in St. Paul. He is a priest of the Archdiocese of Asmara, Eritrea.

Deacon Russell Kocemba has been granted the status of retired deacon. He has served the archdiocese as a permanent deacon since his ordination in 2004, most recently as deacon at the Church of St. John Vianney in South St. Paul.

Deacon Scott Wright has been granted the status of retired deacon. Wright has served the archdiocese as a permanent deacon since his ordination in 1998, most recently as deacon at the Church of the Nativity in St. Paul.

The Rev. Spencer Howe has been assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 12 and 13. He will continue his assignment as pastor of the Church of the Holy Cross in Minneapolis.

The Rev. Chad VanHoose has been assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 1 and 4. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of St. Jude in Mahtomedi.

The Rev. Leonard Andrie has been assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 10 and 11. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of St. Therese in Deephaven.

The Rev. Tony O’Neill has been assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 7 and 8. This goes along with his assignment as pastor of the Church of St. John Neumann in Eagan.

The Rev. Kevin Finnegan has been assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 9, 14 and 15. This is in addition to his assignment as pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Edina.

The Rev. Michael Creagan has been assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 5 and 6. He will continue his assignment as pastor of the Church of St. Joseph in West St. Paul.

The Rev. Marc Paveglio has been assigned as Vicar for Evangelization for Deaneries 2 and 3, to complement his assignment as pastor of the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Roseville.

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