Father Anthony J. Saiki, J.C.L., Chancellor, announces the following appointments made by Archbishop McKnight:
The Very Reverend Michael Hawken, V.G., as Temporary Parochial Administrator (cf. Cann. 539-540) of Queen of the Holy Rosary — Wea in Bucyrus, KS, while continuing as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia;
The Reverend John Toepfer, OFM, Cap., as Dean of the Lawrence Deanery (of. Cann. 553-555), after due consultation with his superior (cf. Can. 682, §1), while continuing as pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Lawrence, KS.
These appointments took effect on 7 November 2025.
