Deacon Kenneth M. Potzman, a permanent deacon, member of the Pastoral Care Office at Mercy Health Center, is granted retirement status with faculties, effective May 1, 2020.

Deacon Patrick G. Waldschmidt, a permanent deacon assisting the pastor of Our lady of Lourdes Parish in University City, is assigned to assist the pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Webster Groves, effective June 1, 2020.

Rev. Mr. Charles J. Archer, newly ordained transitional deacon, is appointed to assist the pastor of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Ellisville, effective June 1, 2020.

Rev. Mr. Mitchell C. Baer, newly ordained transitional deacon, is appointed to assist the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Washington, effective June 1, 2020.

Rev. Mr. Joseph A. Detwiler, newly ordained transitional deacon, is appointed to assist the pastor of Ascension Parish in Chesterfield, effective June 1, 2020.

Rev. Mr. Edward J. Godefroid, newly ordained transitional deacon, is appointed to assist the rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, effective June 1, 2020

Rev. Mr. Jonathan R. Ruzicka, newly ordained transitional deacon, is appointed to assist the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Troy, effective June 1, 2020.

Rev. Mr. Ryan W. Truss, newly ordained transitional deacon, is appointed to assist the pastor of Holy Infant Parish in Ballwin, effective June 1, 2020.