Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following clergy appointments effective July 1:
Very Rev. Scott Shaffer, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, has been appointed Vicar Forane (Dean) of Southern Ocean County Deanery.
Very Rev. Leandro Dela Cruz, pastor of St. Ann Parish, Lawrenceville, has been appointed Vicar Forane (Dean) of Northern Mercer County Deanery.