Rev. Donald Farnan, pastor of St. John LaLande, Blue Springs, to be pastor of St. Thomas More Parish, Kansas City. Effective July 1, 2006.

Rev. Mr. Charles Cecil, newly ordained, to work with the diocesan Family Life Office in promotion of men's spiritual growth, and to assist the pastor at St. Elizabeth Parish, Kansas City.

Rev. Mr. Michael Elsey, newly ordained, to work in promotion of the food pantry in Deanery 3 and to assist the pastor at Holy Cross and St. Anthony Parishes, Kansas City.

Rev. Mr. Gary Kappler, newly ordained, to work in promotion of a thrift store and food pantry in Pleasant Hill, and to assist the pastor at St. Bridget Parish, Pleasant Hill.

Rev. Mr. Stephen Livingston, newly ordained, to work in promotion of the "Veterans Ministering to Veterans" program, and to assist the Rector at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City.

Rev. Mr. Hao Van Pham, newly ordained, to work in promotion of youth and language programs in the Vietnamese community, and to assist the pastor at Church of the Holy Martyrs, Kansas City.

Rev. Mr. C. Anthony Zimmerman, newly ordained, to work in promotion of the "Eleventh Hour Ministry," and to assist the pastor at St. Therese Parish, Parkville. Please pray for these priests and deacons in their assignments.

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