Bishop Mark has announced the following appointments for the four priests from India, all members of the religious community Heralds of the Good News, who have come to serve in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.
REVEREND ASHOK KUMAR ALPHONSE, HGN, appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Altoona, effective May 8, 2024.
REVEREND MICHAEL RAJ AROKIASAMY, HGN, appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint Peter Parish in Somerset, effective May 8, 2024.
REVEREND JOSHI PRASANTH NARISETTI, HGN, appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Bellefonte, effective May 8, 2024.
REVEREND SAVARIMUTHU SIMON, HGN, appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral Parish in Johnstown, effective May 8, 2024.