Bishop extends parish assignments for six priests

April 11, 2024

Bishop William Joensen has granted the following priests a six-year extension on their parish assignments:

• Father Tom Dooley, pastor of St. Joseph, Winterset, and St. Patrick, Irish Settlement.
• Father Dan Kirby, pastor of St. John the Apostle, Norwalk, and administrator of the Shrine of the Assumption, Churchville.
• Father Antony Mathew, pastor of All Saints Parish, Stuart, and St. John Parish, Adair.
• Father PJ McManus, pastor of Christ the King, Des Moines, and Vicar for Hispanic Ministry.
• Father Mark Neal, pastor of Holy Trinity, Des Moines.
• Father Seth Owusu, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Avoca, and St. Patrick Parish, Walnut.