Diocese of Fargo Official Appointments/Announcements

Rev. James P. Gross Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Grand Forks for a second term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Jason V. Lefor Pastor of St. John’s Church, Pisek, Sts. Peter and Paul, Bechyne and St. Joseph, Lankin for a second term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Reese J. Weber Pastor of St. John’s Church, New Rockford and Sts. Peter and Paul, McHenry for a second term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Jered A. Grossman Pastor of St. Cecilia’s Church, Velva and Sts. Peter and Paul, Karlsruhe for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Gregory A. Haman Pastor of St. John’s Church, Wahpeton for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. F. Scott Karnik Pastor of St. Patrick’s Church, Enderlin, Holy Trinity, Fingal and Our Lady of the Scapular , Sheldon for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Matthew J. Kraemer Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Devils Lake for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Jayson T. Miller Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, LaMoure, Assumption, Dickey and St. Raphael, Verona for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Petro C. Ndunguru Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Rolette, Holy Rosary, Bisbee, and Notre Dame, Willow City for a term of six-years, beginning May 1, 2023

Rev. Eric S. Olsen Pastor of Our Lady of Peace Church, Mayville and St. Agnes, Hunter for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Robert F. Smith Pastor of St. Timothy’s Church, Manvel for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Very Rev. Chad F. Wilhelm Pastor of St. James Basilica, Jamestown, St. Margaret Mary, Buchanan, and St. Mathias , Windsor for a term of six-years, beginning June 28, 2023.

Rev. Anthony Cruz Parochial vicar of St. Joseph’s Church, Devils Lake, in accord with cc. 545-552, effective June 28, 2023, and continuing ad nutum episcopi.

Rev. Darrick Leier Parochial vicar of St. Michael’s Church, Grand Forks, in accord with cc. 545-552, effective July 7, 2023, and continuing ad nutum episcopi.

Rev. Joseph R. Littlefield Parochial vicar of St. James Basilica, Jamestown, St. Margaret Mary, Buchanan, and St. Mathias , Windsor, in accord with cc. 545-552, effective June 28, 2023, and continuing ad nutum episcopi.

Rev. Kevin D. Lorsung Parochial vicar of Holy Cross Church, West Fargo, in accord with cc. 545-552, effective June 28, 2023, and continuing ad nutum episcopi.

Rev. Eric F. Seitz As Secretary to the Bishop, Master of Ceremonies, Vice Chancellor, and Director of Liturgy for the Diocese of Fargo in accord with the pertinent norms of Canon Law and policies of the Diocese of Fargo. This appointment is effective June 28, 2023, and continues ad nutum episcopi. He will also be pursuing graduate studies in Canon Law.