Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron announces the following appointments:

Fr. Craig Giera appointed director of priestly vocations, effective April 1, 2020, in addition to his continuing responsibilities as pastor of St. Ephrem Parish, Sterling Heights.

Fr. James Kean appointed pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Lake Orion, effective July 1, 2020. Fr. Kean is currently serving as pastor of St. Damien of Molokai Parish, Pontiac; and temporary administrator of St. Perpetua Parish, Waterford.

Fr. Paul Ward appointed pastor of Holy Family Parish, Detroit, effective July 3, 2020. Fr. Ward is currently serving as chaplain at Wyoming Catholic College, Lander, Wyoming.