Clergy Assignments
Priest Assignments and Pastoral Changes in the Diocese of Buffalo
The following clergy assignments have been announced by Bishop Michael W. Fisher and are effective on July 1, 2026 unless otherwise stated. As of July
February 2026 Clergy Assignments
Rev. Peter Napierkowski has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Family of Parishes #14 (St. Michael Parish, Warsaw and St. John Neumann Parish, Strykersville), effective February
January 2026 Clergy Assignments
Msgr. Salvatore Manganello – retiring as of January 15, 2026 Rev. Peter Santandreu has been appointed Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Buffalo, effective January
December 2025 Clergy Assignments
Rev. Paul Ladda has been incardinated into the Diocese of Buffalo, effective November 19, 2025. He is currently serving as Parochial Vicar of Family of
November 2025 Clergy Assignments
Rev. Bryan J. Zielenieski has been appointed the additional responsibility as Temporary Parish Administrator of Family of Parishes #20 (Assumption, Holy Spirit, St. Mark &
New Parochial Vicar for Family 15 as Two Priests Enter Retirement
The following appointments/retirements have recently occurred: Rev. John E. Stanton has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Family #15 (Our Lady of Peace Parish, Clarence; St.
