From the Office of Bishop Francis I. Malone:

“I am pleased to make the following clergy announcements:

Effective March 1, 2026:

Reverend Peter Romanus Mallya, FMH is relieved of his appointment as chaplain of St. Frederick High School, Monroe, and is appointed pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Bastrop. He continues in his role as pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Monroe and St. Lawrence Church, Swartz. 

Reverend Joseph A. Martina, Jr. is appointed sacramental minister of St. Frederick High School, Monroe. He continues in his role as pastor of St. Matthew Parish, Monroe and Sacred Heart Parish, Rayville.

Reverend Kelby R. Tingle is relieved of his appointment as administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Bastrop. He continues in his role as administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Lake Providence and Sacred Heart Parish, Oak Grove.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

+Francis I. Malone, D.D., J.C.L.

Bishop of Shreveport”