Bishop Douglas J. Lucia has announced the following pastoral appointments in the Diocese of Syracuse:
Rev. Clifford Auth
Reverend Clifford Auth, currently pastor of St. Augustine Church, Baldwinsville, NY and St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Baldwinsville, NY has been appointed Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Fayetteville, NY and St. Ann Church, Manlius, NY. Effective July 1, 2024.
Rev. Brendan Foley
Reverend Brendan Foley, currently Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish, DeWitt, NY and St. Anthony of Padua Church, Syracuse, NY has been appointed Administrator of Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter’s Church, Syracuse, NY and St. John the Baptist/Holy Trinity Church, Syracuse, NY. Effective July 1, 2024. Father Foley will continue to provide ministry to the Spanish community at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Syracuse. Reverend Daniel Caruso, current Pastor of Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter’s Church and St. John the Baptist/Holy Trinity Church will be taking a three month leave of absence.
Rev. Thomas Macauley
Reverend Thomas Macauley, currently Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament/St. Vincent de Paul Church, Vestal, NY; St. Patrick’s Church, Whitney Point, NY; St. Stephen’s Church, Marathon, NY; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission, Cincinnatus, NY has been appointed Administrator of St. Patrick’s Church, Whitney Point, NY; St. Stephen’s Church, Marathon, NY; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission, Cincinnatus, NY. Effective July 1, 2024.
Rev. Joseph O’Connor
Reverend Joseph O’Connor, Vicar Forane, currently Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Baldwinsville, NY and Director of Seminarian Formation for the Diocese of Syracuse, has been appointed Pastor of St. Augustine Church, Baldwinsville, NY and St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Baldwinsville, NY in addition to his current responsibilities. Effective July 1, 2024.
Rev. James Serwik
Reverend James Serowik, Vicar Forane, currently pastor of Blessed Sacrament/St. Vincent de Paul Church, Vestal, NY and Administrator of St. Patrick’s Church, Whitney Point, NY; St. Stephen’s, Marathon, NY; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission, Cincinnatus, NY has been appointed Pastor of Saints John and Andrew Church, Binghamton, NY while remaining pastor of Blessed Sacrament/St. Vincent de Paul, Vestal, NY. Effective July 1, 2024.
The Diocese of Syracuse offers congratulations and thanksgiving to the following priests who are retiring as of July 1, 2024.
Rev. Msgr. Michael Meagher
Reverend Msgr. Michael Meagher, Pastor of Saints John and Andrew Church, Binghamton, NY.
Rev. Thomas Ryan
Reverend Thomas Ryan, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Fayetteville, NY.
