The Most Reverend Gerard W. Battersby, D.D., Bishop of La Crosse, makes the following announcements:
The Reverend Woodrow H. Pace is appointed Pastor of Holy Name Parish in Wausau and Chaplain to Newman Middle School and Newman High School, with residence at the parish rectory, effective July 1, 2025.
The Reverend Juan Pedro Roblez Baltazar, Associate Pastor of St. Bronislava Parish in Plover, is appointed Associate Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Sparta and St. John the Baptist Parish in Summit Ridge, with residence at St. Patrick Parish rectory, effective July 1, 2025.
The Reverend Fernando W. Lara Hernandez, Associate Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Sparta and St. John the Baptist Parish in Summit Ridge, is granted a sabbatical from July 1 to September 30, 2025.
Deacon Richard A. Skifton, serving as Deacon at Sacred Heart Parish in Nekoosa and St. Alexander Parish in Port Edwards, has submitted a request for a leave of absence from his duties at the parishes, and that has been granted for one year, effective May 1, 2025.
Deacon Edward D. Wendt, serving as Deacon at St. Lawrence Parish in Alma, Immaculate Conception Parish in Fountain City and St. Boniface Parish in Waumandee, is assigned to serve as Deacon at St. Mary the Assumption Parish in Durand, Holy Rosary Parish in Lima and Sacred Heart Parish in Mondovi, effective June 1, 2025.