Archbishop Antonio D'Angelo appoints new pastors for L'Aquila parishes

Archbishop Antonio D'Angelo has appointed new leadership for several parishes in the Archdiocese of L'Aquila, effective today, November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints.

Father Ciprian Petrisor will lead the parish of Santa Maria and San Biagio in Tempera. He previously served as parish administrator for San Nicola in Prata D'Ansidonia, San Nicandro, and S. Benedetto Abate in Caporciano.

Father Roberto Zapata, formerly the priest for S. Lucia in Rocca di Cambio, will become the parish administrator for the communities previously led by Father Petrisor. Father Antonio Iurlaro will serve as parish administrator for S. Lorenzo in Terranera.

Father John Jairo Sepulveda has been named parish administrator for the parishes in Montereale, including Santa Vittoria, S. Michele in Verrico, S. Lorenzo in Ville di Fano, and S. Giovanni Battista in Castiglione. These communities were previously led by Father Iurlaro. The Archbishop will announce the dates for presenting the new priests to their communities in the coming weeks.