Official Appointments

Effective July 6, 2011

Rev. Noah Casey, the pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, appointed rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Daniel B. Donohoo, the rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis, appointed spiritual director for the archdiocesan Deacon Formation Program.

Rev. Brian G. Esarey, currently assisting with weekend parish sacramental ministry, to pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix.

Rev. Michael W. Magiera, the administrator pro-tem of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, appointed administrator of Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis.

Rev. Scott E. Nobbe, the administrator of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon and St. John Parish in Dover, and the administrator pro-tem of St. Paul Parish in New Alsace, appointed pastor of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon, St. John Parish in Dover, St. Paul Parish in New Alsace and St. Martin Parish in Yorkville.

Rev. Aaron J. Pfaff, the administrator of St. Augustine Parish in Leopold, St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and Holy Cross Parish in St. Croix, appointed administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, the pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis, appointed pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, and continuing as the vicar for religious and director of the archdiocesan Mission Office and Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Rev. Sengole Thomas, a priest of the Diocese of Palayamkottai, India, appointed associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in St. Leon, St. John Parish in Dover, St. Paul Parish in New Alsace and St. Martin Parish in Yorkville.

Rev. Larry P. Crawford, the pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed for a one-year term.

Rev. Wilfred E. Day, the pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Starlight, reappointed for a one-year term and continuing as the dean of the New Albany Deanery.

Rev. Stanley J. Herber, the pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville, reappointed for a one-year term and continuing as the dean of the Connersville Deanery and the administrator of St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty.

Rev. Paul E. Landwerlen, the administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Shelby County, reappointed for a one-year term.

Rev. Paul F. Richart, the administrator of St. Paul Parish in Sellersburg, reappointed for a one-year term.

Rev. James R. Wilmoth, the pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, reappointed for a one-year term and continuing as the dean of the Indianapolis South Deanery and the chaplain of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis.

These appointments are from the office of the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Archbishop of Indianapolis. †