Dear Friends,
Please read this important announcement from Archbishop Listecki:
Praised be Jesus Christ!
Each year, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee examines the pastoral needs of the various parish communities in the 10 counties of the archdiocese. In a particular way, we try to match the gifts of individual priests with the needs of the People of God in our parishes and in our communities.
Since being ordained a bishop in 2017, Bishop Jeff Haines has also remained Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. However, after five years, his responsibilities as auxiliary bishop are too much for him to continue in both roles and he asked to step down as rector in June, which is also the end of his second six-year term.
In his place, I am appointing the Very Reverend Timothy Kitzke as Rector of the Cathedral parish. Fr. Tim has been a positive pastoral presence at parishes downtown, on the east side and near north side since June 1999. He will remain as Shared Pastor of Old St. Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence, Saints Peter and Paul, and Three Holy Women, while assuming the role of Cathedral Rector.
To assist Fr. Tim with these new responsibilities, an associate pastor will be assigned in June to share in the ministry of the parishes. The current associate pastor, Fr. Jose Gonzalez, will be leaving the Cathedral in June for another assignment.
As Fr. Tim knows, as our Mother Church, I want the Cathedral parish to be a model parish for the Archdiocese, and I want our central city parishes to be models of pastoral care and evangelization for those in our community who are often underserved.
With Fr. Tim’s leadership and the support of the parish leaders and staff, along with the archdiocesan staff, I am confident we will continue our commitment to serving the People of God through these vibrant parishes.
With assurance of prayers, I am,
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki
Archbishop of Milwaukee
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