Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Raleigh, announces the following announcements and priest assignments.
Effective May 30, 2012
Reverend Douglas P. Smiley, Pastor of Saint Egbert Parish in Morehead City, is granted Medical Leave.
Effective June 28, 2012
Reverend Thomas Davis, Administrator of Good Shepherd Parish in Hope Mills is appointed Pastor of Saint Egbert Parish in Morehead City.
Effective January 1, 2013
Reverend Douglas P. Smiley, returning from Medical Leave, is appointed Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Hope Mills.
Bishop Burbidge also announces the following deacon assignments and retirements.
Effective January 19, 2012
Deacon Thomas Porter, a deacon of the Diocese of Trenton, retires from active ministry.
Effective March 8, 2012
Deacon Valentine Ekpemerechi Oguledo, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Washington, is appointed deacon at Saint Mary Parish in Laurinburg.
Effective April 2, 2012
Deacon John Hancock, a deacon of the Diocese of Dallas, is appointed deacon at Mother of Mercy Parish in Washington.
Effective April 4, 2012
Deacon Stephen L. Yates, a deacon of the Diocese of Cleveland, is appointed deacon at Saint Thomas More Parish in Chapel Hill.
Effective April 11, 2012
Deacon Andrew R. McGahran, a deacon of the Diocese of Raleigh, retires from active ministry.