Here’s a list of all the new deacon assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver. These appointments are effective July 1, 2023, unless noted otherwise.
Newly ordained deacons
Deacon Michael Baird, appointed Deacon at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Denver and to
Disaster Relief Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years.
Deacon Samuel Bittner, appointed Deacon at Risen Christ Parish in Denver and to
Homeless Ministry – Catholic Charities in Denver, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Stephen Boselli, appointed Deacon at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Boulder and to Deacon Assistance Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Clarence Braud, appointed Deacon at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Aurora and to Prison Ministry, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Joshua Dalcher, appointed Deacon at St. Mark Parish in Westminster and to
St. Anthony North Hospital, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Thomas Garcia, appointed Deacon at Shrine of St. Anne Parish in Arvada and to
Carron Coffee House Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Edmund Green, appointed Deacon at Sacred Heart Parish in Roggen and to the Prison Ministry, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Christopher Hora, appointed Deacon at Guardian Angels Parish in Mead and to
Rachel’s Vineyard Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Joshua Knight, appointed Deacon at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Denver and to His Work Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Ashely Lessard, appointed Deacon at St. Mary Parish in Littleton and to Step Denver, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Phillip Martinez, appointed Deacon at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Denver and to
Marisol Family, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Raul Martinez, appointed Deacon at StTheresa Parish in Frederick and to
Hospital Ministry, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Kevin McCutcheon, appointed Deacon at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate
Conception in Denver and to Christ in the City, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Philip McNulty, appointed Deacon at Notre Dame Parish in Denver and to the
R+I+S+E+ Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Stephen Myer, appointed Deacon at St. Mary Parish in Littleton and to the
St. Francis School of Theology for Deacons – Spanish Formation effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Luke Oestman, appointed Deacon at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Yuma and to the Prison Ministry, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Bernard Schwartze, appointed Deacon at St. Anthony Parish in Sterling and to
Prison Ministry, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Robert (Jerry) Swain, appointed Deacon at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Denver and to Hospice Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Robert Uphoff, appointed Deacon at Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora and to
Deacon Assistance Apostolate, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Paul VanHoudt, appointed Deacon at St. John the Baptist Parish in Johnstown and to Good Samaritan Hospital, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Gelasio Velasco-Chavez, appointed Deacon at St. Mary Parish in Eagle and to
Prison Ministry, effective June 24, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Reappointments
Deacon Louis Arambula, reappointed Deacon at St. Augustine Parish in Brighton,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Matthew Archer, reappointed Deacon at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Arvada,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon David Arling, reappointed Deacon at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Broomfield,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Ronald Beck, reappointed Deacon at Shrine of St. Anne Parish in Arvada,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Christopher Byrne, reappointed Deacon at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Boulder and St. Rita’s Mission in Nederland effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Edward Clements, reappointed Deacon at St. Joseph Parish in Golden,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Colin Coleman, reappointed Deacon at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Denver,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Vernon Dobelmann, reappointed Deacon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in
Ft. Collins, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Jim Doyle, reappointed Deacon at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Silverthorne & St. Mary Parish in Breckenridge, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Jerome Durnford, reappointed Deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Taylor Elder, reappointed Deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Charles Hahn, reappointed Deacon at Spirit of Christ Parish in Arvada,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Phillip Harrington, reappointed Deacon at Christ the King Parish in Denver,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Joseph Hensley, reappointed Deacon at St. Jude Parish in Lakewood,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Tim Kelly, reappointed Deacon at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Denver,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Robert Lanciotti, reappointed Deacon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Ft. Collins, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Mark Leonard, reappointed Deacon at Good Shepherd Parish in Denver,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Paul Louderman, reappointed Deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Gary Miller, reappointed Deacon at Guardian Angels Parish in Denver,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon George Morin, reappointed Deacon at St. Thomas More Parish in Centennial,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Greg Perzinski, reappointed Deacon at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Aurora, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon David Peverley, reappointed Deacon at St. John Xxiii Parish in Ft. Collins,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Chris Pomrening, reappointed Deacon at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Aurora, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Alan Rastrelli, reappointed Deacon at St. Thomas More Parish in Centennial,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon John Riviera, reappointed Deacon at Our Lady of the Valley Parish in
Windsor, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Ronald Roderick, reappointed Deacon at St. Paul Parish in Idaho Springs,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Frederick Torrez, reappointed Deacon at St. Mary Parish in Greeley,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Donald Tracy, reappointed Deacon at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Denver,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Tom Uschold, reappointed Deacon at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Denver,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Donald Weiss, reappointed Deacon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Ft. Collins, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Roger (Tony) Werckman, reappointed Deacon at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Denver, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Mark Wolbach, reappointed Deacon at Light of the World Parish in Littleton,
effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon moves
Deacon Roberto Cuevas, relieved of duties at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Denver,
and appointed Deacon at St. Joseph Parish in Denver, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Antonio Guerrero, relieved of duties at St. Dominic Parish in Denver,
and appointed Deacon at St. Cajetan Parish in Denver, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Kevin Heckman, relieved of duties at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Denver,
and appointed Deacon at Spirit of Christ Parish in Arvada, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Timothy Kilbarger, relieved of duties at St. Mary Parish in Littleton,
and appointed Deacon at Most Precious Blood Parish in Denver, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon James Mackin, relieved of duties at Sacred Heart of Mary Parish in Boulder,
and appointed Deacon at St. Scholastica Parish in Erie, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Mark Ramirez, has been granted Diaconal Faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver and appointed Deacon at Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Windsor, effective July 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Alfonso Valadez, relieved of duties at Holy Rosary Parish in Denver,
and appointed Deacon at Our Lady of the Plains Parish in Byers, effective February 1, 2023, ad nutum archiepiscopi, for no more than six years
Deacon Retirements
Deacon Darell Nepil, granted retirement status with faculties, effective November 1, 2022
Deacon Jerome Kraft, granted retirement status with faculties, effective January 15, 2023
Deacon Michael Fletcher, granted retirement status with faculties, effective January 31, 2023
Deacon Michael Bunch, granted retirement status with faculties, effective May 15, 2023
Deacon Peter Hung Phi Dang, granted retirement status with faculties, effective June 30, 2023
Deacon Rex Pilger, granted retirement status with faculties, effective June 8, 2023
Deacon Oscar DelVillar, granted retirement status with faculties, effective June 30, 2023
Deacon James Blume, granted retirement status with faculties, effective June 30, 2023
