RE: The appointment and changes of duties of priests and deacons

After careful considerations due to the transfer of the Yarumal Missionaries to Phrae Province, the transfer announcement of the members of the Congregation of the Holy Redeemer and the Sacred Heart of Jesus- Betharram; for the common good and suitability in carrying out missions and fulfilling priestly duties; I therefore request the following priests and deacons in the list below to carry out changes from the previous position, duties and responsibilities and assume the new position as follows:
1. Father Sasin Mopho, the secretary-general of the Chiang Mai Diocese.
2. Father Narongchai Mansueksa, the parish priest of Holy Redeemer Church, Hmong Center
3. Father Jongchor Kaewma, the parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Lampang
4. Father Santi Yopey, the parish priest of The Holy Rosary Church, Khun Yuam/ Vicar to the Education section
5. Father Durongrit Krabuansiri, assistant parish priest of The Holy Rosary Church, Khun Yuam
6. Father Anupong Damrongusasil, assistant parish priest of St. Peter Church, Mae La Noi
7. Father Phatphong Saefrung, assistant parish priest of St. Peter Church, Mae La Noi
8. Father Nirut Wongcham, assistant parish priest of Mary Queen of Peace Church, Jae Hom
9. Father Athit Mingkwancharoenkit, assistant parish priest of St. John the Baptist Church, Mae Tho
10. Father Thienchai Sanguanpraiwan, assistant parish priest of Saint Michael Garrigois Church, Chiang Dao
11. Father Apinan Somsak, assistant parish priest of Saint Genoveva Church, Na Pa Pae
12. Father Antoine Mondre (MEP), assistant parish priest of Nativity of Our Lady Church, Omkoi
13. Deacon Wuttichai Kophaibulthaworn, assistant to the parish priest of Saint Peter Church, Khun Mae La
14. Father Sommai Sophaopas (SJC), Rector of Betharram Minor Seminary, Samphran
15. Father Manop Kangkeaw (SCJ), assistant parish priest of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Mae Pon.
16. Deacon Phanupan Saichonsrichinda, assistant to the parish priest of Saint Michael Garrigois Church, Jomthong
17. Father Anuwat Asaiyarat (C.Ss.R), Rector of Blessed Silos House, Chiang Mai
18. Father Phattarapong Sriworakul (C.Ss.R), parish priest of Saint. Patrick Church, Patueng
19. Father Prasit Kunu (C.Ss.R), the parish priest of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Din Khao
20. Father Anuwat Asaiyarat (C.Ss.R), parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Pa Fang
21. Father Pheeraphat Wichitwong (C.Ss.R), assistant parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Din Khao
22. Father Thanakrit Mahalapchai (C.Ss.R), assistant parish priest of St. Patrick Church, Patueng/ Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Pa Fang
23. Father Rafaelle Sandona, additional task of assistant to the Bishop in Finance/Properties section
24. Father Uthai Pahaea, additional task of assistant to the Bishop in civil and public affairs
25. Father Praphas Saithanavanawat, additional task of assistant to Social Development &Welfare
26. Father Nontaphat Mayoe, additional task of assistant to the Holy Childhood Missionary Section
27. Father Chokdee Damronganurak, additional task of the assistant to the Lay Groups
28. Father Prayoon Panmaneekul, went to study as a formator for foreigners
29. Father Suthee Charoenkul, spiritual director of the Divine Mercy Group at the diocesan level
30. Father Saravut Haeto, spiritual director of SERRA at the diocesan level
31. Father Pichit Jampapayung, spiritual director of Legio Maria Group at the diocesan level
32. Father Prachuapchok Trisopha, spiritual director of the Promotion of Health, Sanitation and Elderly
33. Father Waiyakorn Suksawat (C.Ss.R), assists the Bishop and stays at the Diocese Mission Center

In this regard, the appointed priests are requested to move into their new assignment by Sunday, 7th May 2023.

Released on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

“Because he anointed me to preach Good News to the poor” (Luke 4:18)