New priest at Church of Transfiguration is Fr. Paul Lagco

Father Paul Lagco is the 3rd resident pastor at the Roman Catholic Church of the Transfiguration in Fincastle. .In June of this year he was named Parish Administrator by Barry Knestout, Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond.  He succeeds Father Steve McNally, who passed away unexpectedly in January. Father Paul has served the Diocese of Richmond for four years.  Prior to coming to Fincastle, he was parish vicar of St. Theresa Parish in Farmville. 

Father Paul was born in the Philippines,. He is the youngest of nine children and was raised as a Catholic by his parents. He entered seminary and finished his theology studies at the University of Santo Thomas in Manila, Philippines in 2011.  He was ordained a priest November 21, 2012.

The Church of TheTransfiguration will hold a fundraiser Fish Fry on Oct.13 from 5-7 PM. The public is encouraged to attend and welcome Father Paul to Fincastle!