GAYLORD, MICHIGAN – The Most Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh, bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord, has announced the following, effective September 1, 2025, unless otherwise stated:
Reverend Matthew J. Cowan – from Pastor, St. James the Greater Parish, Houghton Lake and St. Hubert Parish, Higgins Lake. Will continue to serve as Pastor, Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Prudenville. Effective September 6, 2025.
Reverend Thomas Philip – to Sacramental Minister, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Mackinaw City. Will continue to serve as Parochial Vicar, St. Mary-St. Charles Parish, Cheboygan; Sacred Heart Parish, Riggsville; St. Clement Parish, Pellston; and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Burt Lake. Effective August 9, 2025.
Reverend Michael F. Steltenkamp, S.J. – to Administrator, St. James the Greater Parish, Houghton Lake and St. Hubert Parish, Higgins Lake. Fr. Steltenkamp belongs to the USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Effective September 6, 2025.
Reverend Duane A. Wachowiak – to Sacramental Minister, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Mackinaw City. Will continue to serve as Pastor, St. Mary-St. Charles Parish, Cheboygan; Sacred Heart Parish, Riggsville; St. Clement Parish, Pellston; and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Burt Lake. Effective August 9, 2025.
Deacon John C. Amthor – from retirement in the Diocese of Lansing, to diaconal ministry, St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral Parish, Gaylord; St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Elmira; and Holy Redeemer Parish, Vanderbilt.
