Fr. Peter Assigned to Our Lady of Hope Parish; Fr. Jason Burchell as Parochial Vicar at the Basilica

Bishop Michael Burbidge today announced the new clergy assignments in the Diocese of Arlington. Click on the following link to see all the assignments: 2026 June Clergy Announcements. Of special note to the Basilica are the following changes, which will become effective on Thursday, June 25, 2026:

Reverend Jason C. Burchell from service as a Chaplain with the Archdiocese for the Military Services to Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria. Click here to learn more about Father Burchell.
Reverend Peter J. Clem from Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria to Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls.

Reverend Christopher F. Tipton from Chaplain at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, with residence at Holy Family Parish to full-time studies in Canon Law at The Catholic University of America, with residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria. Click here to learn more about Father Tipton.

Reverend Joseph F. Moschetto from residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria to residence at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Alexandria

With their ordinations to the priesthood to occur on June 6, 2026, the following soon-to-be priests are well known to Basilica parishioners, as they are our parishioners. Click here to learn more about their First Masses of Thanksgiving, and a reception in their honor, at the Basilica on June 7: 

Reverend Mr. Alexander J. Solsma to Parochial Vicar at Saint Theresa Parish in Ashburn.
Reverend Mr. Aaron F. Zanca to Parochial Vicar at Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Warrenton.

Here is the info for Fr. Peter’s farewell reception: