Read: Clergy Assignments | January 27, 2026

The Most Reverend Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing, has announced the following clergy assignments, effective June 30, 2026, unless otherwise noted:

Pastor:

Reverend Gordon Riegle, from Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, East Lansing, to assignment to be announced.

Administrator:

Reverend Thomas Nenneau, to temporary administrator of Holy Redeemer Parish, Burton, from March 1 to June 30, 2026.

Assignment outside Diocese:

Reverend Georges Bidzogo, S.A.C., from Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish, Burton, to service with the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines) in Africa. Effective February 28, 2026.

Reverend Joseph Campbell, from Chaplain, Lansing Catholic High School, Lansing, to service as U.S. Navy Chaplain with the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Senior Status:

Reverend Kusitino Cobona, from Pastor of St. James Parish, Mason, to Senior Priest Status.

Reverend James Eisele, from Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Grand Ledge, to Senior Priest Status.

Reverend Timothy Nelson, from Pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Jackson, to Senior Priest Status.

Our Lady, Queen of the Clergy, pray for them.