OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENTS
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2026 (unless otherwise noted)

Retirements / Departures:
Reverend Francisco Pires, 
Pastor Emeritus of St. Henry Catholic Church, Brigham City

Newly named Pastors/Administrators:
Christ the King Catholic Church, Cedar City (LLC Series 203) 
Reverend Jaya Kumar Penugonda, administrator and chaplain to Newman Center, Southern Utah University

Holy Family Catholic Church, Ogden (LLC Series 205)
Reverend Paulraj Rayappa, administrator and chaplain to Newman Center, Weber State University

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Salt Lake City (LLC Series 211),
Reverend Ryan Jimenez, RCJ, administrator, and chaplain to Judge Memorial Catholic High School, with residence at Saint Ann Parish, Salt Lake City

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Salt Lake City (LLC Series 210)
Reverend Oscar A. Marquina-Romero, pastor  

Saint Henry Catholic Church, Brigham City (LLC Series 225) and Santa Ana Mission, Tremonton 
Reverend Roberto Montoro, administrator

Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Draper (LLC Series 252) 
Reverend Joseph M. Minuth, pastor

Parochial Vicars and Special Assignments:
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Orem (LLC Series 221)
Reverend Nitesh Gomez, parochial vicar [newly arrived to the Diocese] 

Saint George Catholic Church, St. George (LLC Series 223)
Reverend José Luis Gómez – Díaz, parochial vicar [newly ordained]

Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Layton (LLC Series 245)
Reverend Franklin Minzaki, parochial vicar

Pastors named to a second six-year term:
Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Riverton (LLC Series 233)
Reverend Joseph D. Delka, Pastor

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, West Valley City (LLC Series 243)
Reverend Sebastien Sasa, Pastor 

(signed) Most Reverend Oscar A. Solis, D.D.  
Bishop of Salt Lake City