Dear priests, sisters, deacons, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Regina:
With gratitude to God and with the help of the Personnel Committee, we are blessed to welcome:
Rev. Nimorious Kwabena Domanzing, of the Society of African Missions (SMA) from Ghana, and
Rev. George Selasi Amegashitsi from the Diocese of Keta-Akatsi in Ghana.
Rev. Abraham Ghanaba from the Diocese of Natitingou in Benin and
Rev. George Chibuike Ariwuzu from the Diocese of Orlu in Nigeria are still to join us.
In accordance with the provisions of Can. 156, Can. 157, Can. 523 and Can. 547 of the Code of Canon Law, and after individual consultation having been carried out, we are pleased to provide the announcements of Clergy moves and appointments for the coming pastoral year.
The following appointments in the Archdiocese of Regina are effective August 1, 2026, and they are for the normal duration of a Pastor unless the good of the archdiocese states otherwise:
Pastor
Rev. Amédée Guy Ainemon, SMA
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Regina
Pastor
Rev. James Owolagba
Holy Family, Regina
Administrator
Rev. Danilo Rafael
Little Flower, Regina
Administrator
Rev. Wilfred Calinawan
St. Gerard, Yorkton
Pastor
Rev. Andrew Lindenbach
St. Joseph, Moose Jaw
Pastor
Rev. Sathiadas Antony
St. Peter’s, Regina
Pastor
Rev. Gerard Montiague (Joy)
St. Lawrence, Maple Creek; St. Stephen, Consul
Pastor
Rev. Christopher Juchcaz
Our Lady of Peace, Regina
Administrator
Rev. Chidi Conrad Emerenini
Church of Our Lady, Carlyle; Our Lady of LaSalette, Forget; Sacred Heart, Kenosee; Reserves: Ocean Man; Pheasant Rump; White Bear Reserve
Pastor
Rev. Joaquim Ibay (Jake)
Holy Family, Radville; St. Michael, Bengough; St. Blaise, Lake Alma; St. Eugene, Minton; Holy Angels, Pangman
Pastor
Rev. Komi Adator (Jules), SMA
St. Anne, Regina; St. Jean Baptiste
Pastor
Rev. Daniel Malone
St. Joseph, Langenburg; St. Mary, Churchbridge; St. Patrick, Spy Hill
The following appointments in the Archdiocese of Regina are effective August 1, 2026, and are 3 years in duration, unless the good of the archdiocese states otherwise:
Administrator
Rev. Nimorious Domanzing Kwabena, SMA
St. Joseph, Whitewood; Holy Name of Mary, Broadview; St. Elizabeth, Stockholm
Administrator
Rev. Abraham Ghanaba
Notre Dame d’Auvergne, Ponteix; Our Lady of Confidence, Cadillac; St. Anne, Lac Pelletier
Administrator
Rev. George Selasi Amegashitsi
St. Patrick, Sturgis; St. Anne, Buchanan; St. Thomas, Norquay; St. Anthony, Rama
| Associate Pastor
Fr. George Chibuike Ariwuzu |
Christ the Redeemer, Swift Current; St. Ann, Gull Lake; St. Joseph, Cabri
Extended Assignments:
Administrator
Rev. Dennis Remot
Holy Family, Odessa; Our Lady of Grace, Sedley; St. Francis, Francis; St. Paul, Vibank
Administrator
Rev. Franklin Emereuwa
(This appointment is for 1 year)
St. Mary, Moosomin; St. Alphonsus, Rocanville; St. Andrew, Wapella
Priest Moderator
Rev. Abadu Ghebremedhin Habteyesus
(This appointment is until further notice)
Good Shepherd, Eritrean Community,
Ge’ez Rite
Appreciation:
On behalf of the Archdiocese of Regina, we express our profound gratitude and appreciation to:
Rev. Jacques Kouadio Kouassi
| For his much-appreciated ministry in the Archdiocese of Regina since November 2025. He has served in the Parishes of Holy Family, Radville; St. Michael, Bengough; St. Blaise, Lake Alma; St. Eugene, Minton; Holy Angels, Pangman.
Fr. Jacques has been on loan for 1 year, and he returns to the Diocese of Saskatoon. |
Rev. Adelberto (Bert) Lillo
| For his many years of much-appreciated ministry in the Archdiocese of Regina since 2014. Fr. Bert served in the following parishes over the years: Holy Family, Regina (a few months); St Joseph, Moose Jaw as Associate Pastor; Our Lady of Sorrows, Fort Qu’Appelle, and finally St. Joseph, Moose Jaw.
Fr. Bert has been called back for a new assignment in his home Diocese in the Philippines. |
Rev. Tomy Augustian Mandapathil, MST
For his many years of much-appreciated ministry in the Archdiocese of Regina since 2019. Fr. Tomy served the following parishes: St. Joseph, Moose Jaw; St Joseph, Whitewood; Holy Name of Mary, Boadview; St. Elizabeth, Stockholm; Church of our Lady (a few months), and finally St. Joseph, Whitewood.
Fr. Tomy returns to India for a new assignment within his Religious Order.
Rev. Andrzej Sowa, OMI
For his many years of much-appreciated ministry in the Archdiocese of Regina. Fr. Andrzej served in St. Patrick, Sturgis; St. Anne, Buchanan; St. Thomas, Norquay; St. Anthony, Rama; St. Henry, Melville; and finally, St. Patrick, Sturgis.
Fr. Andrzej has been called back by his Religious Order for a new assignment.
As always, we wish to express our gratitude to all who will be assuming new responsibilities. They have responded to the needs of the archdiocese with generous spirits. We ask the people in parishes where changes are taking place to warmly welcome their pastoral leaders into their midst.
To all the priests and deacons serving our Archdiocesan Church, may God bless you abundantly as you continue your ministry with dedication, generosity, and joy.
Yours in Christ,
✠Donald J. Bolen
Archbishop of Regina
