“I am pleased to make the following clergy announcements:
Effective July 15, 2026:
Reverend Joseph Maddala is relieved of his assignment as administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Zwolle, and its mission, St. Ann Church, Ebarb, and is appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Lake Providence, and Sacred Heart Parish, Oak Grove. He will reside in the St. Patrick Rectory.
Reverend Kelby R. Tingle is relieved of his assignment as pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Lake Providence, and Sacred Heart Parish, Oak Grove, and is appointed chaplain of Loyola College Prep, Shreveport, and associate pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Shreveport. He will reside in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Rectory.
Effective August 15, 2026:
Reverend Arokia S. Savio is appointed associate pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Ruston, and its missions, St. Benedict Church, Grambling, and St. Lucy Church, Hodge. He will reside in the St. Thomas Aquinas Rectory.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+ Francis I. Malone, D.D., J.C.L.
Bishop of Shreveport”
