Good morning,
As announced over the weekend, Bishop Ruggieri has announced new priest assignments that impact our Parish.
Fr. Joseph Jum will conclude his assignment at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist on November 1, 2026, and return to his home diocese in Cameroon. Bishop Ruggieri has appointed Fr. Ndunkong Kilian as our new parochial vicar, effective November 7, 2026.
Plans for a farewell get-together for Fr. Joseph and a bio for Fr. Kilian are below.
In Christ,
Your POTHE Clergy and Staff
As announced over the weekend, Bishop Ruggieri has announced new priest assignments that impact our Parish.
Fr. Joseph Jum will conclude his assignment at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist on November 1, 2026, and return to his home diocese in Cameroon. Bishop Ruggieri has appointed Fr. Ndunkong Kilian as our new parochial vicar, effective November 7, 2026.
Plans for a farewell get-together for Fr. Joseph and a bio for Fr. Kilian are below.
In Christ,
Your POTHE Clergy and Staff
Please join us to celebrate Fr. Joseph and thank him for his ministry to our Parish! We will gather in the hall for a light reception after the 4:00 pm Mass at Holy Martyrs on October 31. Please RSVP for the reception at pothe.org/farewell.
ABOUT FR. KILIAN
Fr. Kilian is currently parochial vicar at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor. A native of Cameroon,
Fr. Kilian previously served in a number of capacities in the Diocese of Kumbo, including as a parish priest for Saint Mary's Parish Nkar and as dean of Nkar Deanery. Prior to that role, Fr. Kilian was a parish priest and manager of schools in St. John the Baptist Parish Ngondzen and dean of Tatum Deanery. He has also served as chaplain of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Cameroon, as well as rector of Saint Aloysius Minor Seminary Kitiwum and director of vocations. He served as a parish priest in Saint Kizito's Parish Melim and diocesan master of ceremonies for the Diocese of Kumbo.
Fr. Kilian previously served in a number of capacities in the Diocese of Kumbo, including as a parish priest for Saint Mary's Parish Nkar and as dean of Nkar Deanery. Prior to that role, Fr. Kilian was a parish priest and manager of schools in St. John the Baptist Parish Ngondzen and dean of Tatum Deanery. He has also served as chaplain of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Cameroon, as well as rector of Saint Aloysius Minor Seminary Kitiwum and director of vocations. He served as a parish priest in Saint Kizito's Parish Melim and diocesan master of ceremonies for the Diocese of Kumbo.