Diocese of Novara announces new vicars and parish administrators

The Diocese of Novara has appointed several diocesan priests to new roles as vicars and parish administrators. Vicar General Fausto Cossalter communicated these changes to the affected communities through letters during weekend masses on October 3 and 4.

Don Gianluca Brusatore, the current parish administrator of Sozzago, will become the parochial vicar in Cannobio and the parishes of Val Cannobina to assist parish priest Mauro Caglio. Don Massimo Sozzi will continue as parochial vicar in Trecate while taking on the role of parish administrator for Sozzago. Don Conshtantain Irudayaraj, a Guanellian priest living in Novara, will handle the pastoral care for the Sozzago community.

Other appointments include Don Riccardo Crola, moving from his role in Oleggio to serve as parochial vicar for the parishes of Omegna, Germagno, and Loreglia alongside Mauro Lanfranchini. Don Vincenzo Formisano will serve as parochial vicar in Oleggio to support Massimo Maggiora. Don Samuele Bracca, formerly the parochial vicar of Cameri, will now serve as parochial vicar for the parishes of Crevoladossola, Preglia, Varzo, Trasquera, and Montecrestese to assist Marco Piola.