New Pastor Announcement / Anuncio del Nuevo Pastor

March 28, 2022

Dear Parishioners of Saint Frances of Rome and Saint Mary of Celle,

Thank you for your patience as you’ve awaited information about pastor placement since the parish structure announcement back in 2021. Know of my deep gratitude for your patience over these past many months.

After consultation with the Priests’ Placement Board, Cardinal Cupich has now approved Father Radek Jaszczuk, CSSR to lead the new united parish community that will officially form on July 1, 2022 as Saint Mary Frances of the Five Wounds.

Please know of my deep gratitude to both Father Paul Stein and Father Hugo Morales for their devoted service to both of your communities and to the broader Church of Chicago. Since arriving in Vicariate IV, I have come to know both as generous priests with a real love for all of you. It is my real pleasure to serve with them both. Let us keep these fine priests in our prayers as they transition into different leadership roles within the church.

As your communities continue in the process of unification, know of my prayer and support. Please also pray for me. With every good wish, I remain,

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Kevin M. Birmingham Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate IV


EL ANUNCIO DEL NUEVO PASTOR EN ESPAÑOL