Father Arul Anthony is appointed pastor of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Moorefield, St. Mary Parish in Petersburg, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Franklin with residence at the parish rectory in Moorefield, effective February 1, 2024.
Father L.J. Asantha Jude Perera, T.O.R., is appointed priest in residence at St. Anthony Parish in Follansbee with residence at the parish rectory, effective February 1, 2024.
In consultation with Bishop Augustine Ukwuoma of the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria, Father Gerald Muoka is appointed administrator of St. Anthony Parish in Follansbee with residence at the parish rectory, effective February 1, 2024. Father Muoka is also appointed chaplain to Hilltop Campus Ministry, which serves students from West Liberty University and Bethany College.
In consultation with Very Rev. Jaya Raj Battula, H.G.N., provincial superior of the St. John Paul II Province of the Heralds of Good News, Father Kotaiah Dharelli, H.G.N., is appointed parochial vicar of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Beckley with residence at the parish rectory, effective immediately.
In consultation with Very Rev. Dr. Thomas Kalariparambil, provincial superior of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, South-West India Province, Father Abraham Puthiaparampil Schariah, M.S.F.S., is appointed parochial vicar of St. James the Greater Parish in Charles Town with residence at the parish rectory, effective December 13, 2023.