SEATTLE — Archbishop Paul D. Etienne has announced three pastoral appointments in the Archdiocese of Seattle. These assignments have already taken effect.

From left: Father Michael A. Dion, Father Que Duong, C.Ss.R., and Father Paul Thanh Duc Vu, S.D.D.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 

Father Michael A. Dion, appointed Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate, effective March 30, 2023, while continuing to serve as pastor of St. Michael Parish in Snohomish.

PRIEST ADMINISTRATOR 

A priest appointed by the archbishop as a temporary leader of a particular parish with the same responsibilities as a pastor (CIC, c. 540 §1-3). This office may be held, for example, by seasoned, newly arrived priests or by newly ordained priests who require more experience and formation before being assigned as pastors. The archdiocese’s term of office for priest administrator is generally one to three years.

Father Quy Duong, C.Ss.R., Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Seattle, effective Sept. 1, 2023.

PAROCHIAL VICAR 

A priest who renders service in pastoral ministry as a co-worker with the pastor and sharing service in pastoral ministry through common counsel and effort and under his authority. (CIC, c. 545 §1-2). The term of office for parochial vicar in the archdiocese is generally one to three years. 

Father Paul Thanh Duc Vu, S.D.D., Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Seattle, effective July 15, 2023.

Read the official document here.