At the end of last week, Bishop David P. Talley announced to all Priests within our Catholic Diocese of Memphis, the appointment of the Very Reverend Father Joey Kaump, V.F., as the Vicar for Clergy, effective immediately. As the Vicar for Clergy, Father Joey will work closely with Bishop Talley in supporting the pastoral and spiritual well-being of our Priests and Deacons throughout our Diocese. The Very Reverend Keith Stewart, V.G., will continue as the Vicar General for Bishop Talley in our Diocese.
In his new leadership role, Father Joey will assist with clergy assignments, ongoing formation, and serve as a vital resource and advocate for those in ordained ministry. Father Joey brings a wealth of pastoral experience and dedication to the care of souls, and Bishop Talley expresses his deep gratitude for his willingness to take on this important responsibility. Father Joey will continue as Pastor at our Catholic Church of the Incarnation in Collierville and the Dean of the Central Deanery.
Please keep Father Joey in your prayers as he begins this ministry of service to our clergy and the wider Diocesan family.
In another announcement to Priests, Bishop Talley has granted the Reverend Bruce Cinquegrani retirement from active ministry, effective immediately. This releases him from his assignment as Parochial Vicar at our St. Louis Catholic Church, but he will remain there as a Senior Priest. Father Bruce will continue to serve as Director of the Diocesan Office of Divine Worship as well as his service to Christian Brothers University as Assistant Visiting Professor for Catholic Studies and Chaplain.
Father Bruce was ordained to the Priesthood for our Diocese on March 24, 1979. Throughout his ministry, he served at many parishes across our Diocese, including Pastor at St. Philip the Apostle, Somerville, St. Ann, Bartlett, St. Brigid, Memphis, and St. Anne on Highland. He also served in many leadership roles within the Diocese, including Director of Vocations and Director of Divine Worship. He has served the Office of Divine of Worship in various iterations for many years. For several years, Father Bruce has been an Assistant Professor at CBU and its Chaplain.
Bishop Talley shares his gratitude for Father Bruce’s nearly 47 years in active parish ministry for our Diocese as well as the continued ministry he will offer in the coming years ahead.