Father Peter Wittman was named pastor of St. Mark in Shakopee, effective July 1, in addition to his current assignments as pastor of St. Mary in Shakopee and St. Mary of the Purification in Marystown. Father Wittman, who was ordained in 1975, has served at St. Michael in West St. Paul, St. Mark in Shakopee, St. John the?Baptist in Savage, All Saints in Lakeville and St. Joseph in West St. Paul.
Father Randal Kasel was named pastor of St. Michael in Pine Island and St. Paul in Zumbrota, effective July 23. Father Kasel, who was ordained in 2005, has served at St. Raphael in Crystal, St. Agnes in St. Paul and St. Charles in Bayport.
Father Mark Juettner was named pastor of St. Charles in Bayport, effective July 23. Father Juettner, who was ordained in 1979, has served at St. John the Baptist in New Brighton, St. Joseph in Lino Lakes, St. Michael in West St. Paul, St. Timothy in Maple Lake and St. Raphael in Crystal.
Official
Archbishop John C. Nienstedt has made the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis:
Effective July 1, 2011:
Rev. Peter Wittman, pastor, St. Mark in Shakopee in addition to his current assignments as pastor of St. Mary, Shakopee, and St. Mary of the Purification, Marystown.
Effective July 23, 2011:
Rev. Randal Kasel, pastor, St. Michael, Pine Island, and St. Paul, Zumbrota.
Rev. Mark Juettner, pastor, St. Charles, Bayport.