Finally – the long awaited clergy assignments for St Clement, St James and St Luke parishes! Fr Scott Swinerton has been assigned as parochial vicar (assistant). Fr Scott has been a priest for 4 years, is completing his first assignment at St Mary Parish in Hudson and will begin ministry in Lakewood on June 9th.
Fr Cameron Popik will remain in the Administrator role. The diocese has extended this for an additional year. The Diocese of Cleveland decided that remaining in the role of administrator (more transferable than pastor) will allow Fr Cam, the staff and parishes time to make this role more manageable. Fr Cam may be named pastor in a year or more down the road Fr Cameron is looking forward to continuing to get to know you, as parishioners of the Lakewood Catholic parishes.