Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, archbishop of Washington, announced the following priest appointments. They are effective as indicated:
ADMINISTRATOR PRO-TEMPORE
Reverend James P. Oberle, PSS to administrator pro-tempore, Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, Maryland; from retirement, effective Oct. 31, 2026.
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Reverend Francis M. Afu to parochial vicar, Annunciation Church, Washington, D.C.; from priest in residence while studying at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., effective Sept. 1, 2026.
Reverend Martin Flum to parochial vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lexington Park, Maryland; from discernment leave, effective Oct. 31, 2026.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Reverend Benjamin A. Garcia to administrative leave; from parochial vicar, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lexington Park, Maryland, effective Sept. 7, 2026.
Reverend Blake Evan Campos to administrative leave; from parochial vicar, St. Andrew Apostle (Mission San Andres), Silver Spring, Maryland, effective Sept. 25, 2026.
Reverend Scott Holmer to administrative leave; from pastor, Holy Face Catholic Church
