The Most Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh, bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced the following appointments:
Rev. James Hayden is appointed Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Gaylord. This appointment is effective April 1, 2022, and is for a three-year term.
Rev. Matthew Wigton is appointed Vicar for Clergy, in addition to his ministry as Rector of St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord; Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, Elmira; and Pastor of Holy Redeemer, Vanderbilt. This appointment is effective April 1, 2022, and is for a three-year term.
Ms. Julie Erhardt is appointed Chancellor for the Diocese of Gaylord and to assist the Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia as appropriate and needed. This appointment is in addition to her current responsibilities for Child Protection programming and issues relating to parish incorporation. This appointment is effective April 1, 2022, and is for a three-year term.
Rev. Benjamin Rexroat is appointed Director of Seminarians and Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Gaylord, in addition to his ministry as Administrator of St. Joseph, Mapleton. This appointment is effective April 1, 2022, and is for a three-year term.
Rev. Benjamin Martin is appointed Coordinator of Continuing Education for Clergy, in addition to his ministry as Administrator of St. Mary of the Assumption, Lake Leelanau. This appointment is effective April 1, 2022, and is for a three-year term.
