Bishop Douglas J. Lucia has announced additional clergy appointments in the Diocese of Syracuse:
Rev. Christopher Seibt, appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Cicero, and Vice Chancellor of the Diocese of Syracuse. This appointment is in addition to his role as Pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, Central Square, and St. Bernadette Mission, Constantia. As Vice Chancellor, Father Seibt will be responsible for the parish canonical processes and will continue to serve as the Episcopal Master of Ceremonies. He will no longer serve as the Diocesan Director of Liturgy & R.C.I.A. This appointment is effective, Aug. 1, 2023.
Rev. Msgr. Timothy Elmer, appointed interim Administrator of Sacred Heart Church, Cicero, in addition to his role as Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Syracuse. This appointment is effective July 1, 2023. Effective Aug. 1, 2023, Msgr. Elmer will become the Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Church, Cicero, and Divine Mercy Parish, Central Square.
Rev. Msgr. James Lang, appointed Administrator of St. Thomas Church in New Hartford, in addition to his current role as Administrator of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford and Church of the Annunciation in Clark Mills. Msgr. Lang remains the Diocesan Vicar for Parishes.
A comprehensive list of recent clergy assignments and retirements can be found on our webpage: thecatholicsun.com/bishop-lucia-announces-additional-diocesan-priest-assignments.
