March 24, 2025

Posted inClergy ChangePastoral Bulletin


Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2025:

APPOINTMENTS
Rev. Msgr. Michael G. Muhr, from Pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa, to Director of Ministry to Priests for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg. Monsignor Muhr previously served in this capacity from 2018 to 2022. He was recently re-elected to this office by members of the Presbyteral Council and will fill the vacancy left by Father Arthur Proulx, who has been appointed as Dean of Spiritual Formation at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Boynton Beach, effective July 1, 2025.

Rev. Steven “Chuck” Dornquast, from Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg to Pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa.

Rev. Elixavier “Xavy” Castro, from Parochial Vicar of St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa, to Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Saint Petersburg.