Archdiocese of Detroit clergy appointments: Dec. 5, 2022

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron announces the following appointments:

Fr. Philip Ching granted a temporary personal leave of absence effective Dec. 4, 2022. Fr. Ching is currently serving as pastor of Holy Family Parish, Memphis, St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish, Armada, and St. Augustine Parish, Richmond.

Msgr. Patrick Halfpenny appointed temporary administrator of Holy Family Parish, Memphis, St. Mary Mystical Rose Parish, Armada, and St. Augustine Parish, Richmond, effective Dec. 4, 2022. Msgr. Halfpenny is currently enjoying senior status.