It's another move in hopes of reunifying the Church. Earlier this year, Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Byrnes announced a pause on the formation of any additional Neocatechumenal Way communities.

According to a recent issue of the Umatuna Si Yu'os, the Church's official newspaper, Deacon Steve Martinez has been appointed to Delegate to the Neocatechumenal Way.

The delegate serves as a liaison for Archbishop Brynes as well as to ensure the NCW is in compliance with the bishop's pastoral letter.

The appointment took effect July 1.