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Archbishop Sartain has appointed Father Martin Bourke as Parish Priest of Visitation and Holy Rosary parishes. A Parish Priest is a priest appointed by the Archbishop to provide priestly ministry in a particular parish in collaboration with the pastor or pastoral coordinator. Father Bourke will assume his duties the first week in July.

Archbishop Sartain has appointed Deacon Jim Fish as Pastoral Coordinator for Visitation and Holy Rosary parishes. A Pastoral Coordinator is a deacon, religious, or lay ecclesial minister appointed by the Archbishop under the supervision of a priest moderator and entrusted with the day-to-day leadership of a parish. Deacon Fish will assume his duties the first week in July.

Father Michael Wagner, beloved Priest, son, and brother, passed away Wednesday May 2nd at the age of 48 after suffering an inoperable brain hemorrhage on April 10th.  He died surrounded by his family, friends, and parishioners.   Fr Michael was the eldest son of Maria and Andrew Wagner and oldest of 5 children. (To read the full obituary, click on the title to this post).

On the morning of May 2nd, Father Michael Wagner passed away. We ask that everyone pray for the repose of his soul, for his family, and for Holy Rosary and Visitation Parishes and Schools. We will provide information on his funeral once it is available. We thank everyone for their support and their prayers during this difficult time.