St. Procopius Preists

In 1922, Father Charles Trefeny succeeded Father Janda. Seven years later Father Trefeny was killed in a tragic automobile accident. Following Father Trefeny’s death, Father Joseph Hochberg became pastor and served Saint Procopius until 1931. Father John Skrak came to Saint Procopius in 1931. He served as pastor for 37 years. In 1969 following Father Skrak, Father John Burke arrived in New Salem. Father Burke left Saint Procopius in 1975. Father Stephen Drab succeeded him. In 1985 Father Ed McCullough left and Father Richard  Mackiewicz came to Saint Procopius. Then in 1986 Father James Popochock became the pastor of Saint Procopius until July 5, 2007, when Fr. Peter Peretti was appointed pastor until June 25, 2013.

  • 1905 – 1922    Reverend Charles Jonda
  • 1922 – 1929    Reverend Charles L. Trefny
  • 1929 – 1967    Reverend John J. Skrak
  • 1967 – 1973    Reverend John H. Burke
  • 1973 – 1978    Reverend Stephen J. Drab
  • 1978 – 1984    Reverend Monsignor J. Edward McCullough
  • 1984 – 1985   Reverend Richard Mackiewicz
  • 1985 – 2007    Reverend James L. Popochock
  • 2007 – June 25, 2013          Reverend Peter L. Peretti