Joseph J. Estafen, director of finance for the archdiocese, has been named to succeed the last John E. Aisthorpe as director of planning and development.

Mr. Estafen will retain the position of finance director though much of the day to day activity of this office will be given over to Michael J. McNamara, a certified public accountant and member of Saint Andrew’s parish, Roswell, who has been named assistant director of finance. The new assignments take effect Feb. 1.

Mr. Estafen, a member of Saint John Neumann parish, Lilburn, brings to the Development Office a longstanding interest and involvement in development efforts in the archdiocese. He had a leading role in the 1983 $7.2 million Capital Funds Campaign which addressed high school, campus ministry, intermediate personal care and educational scholarship needs. He also worked closely with the Catholic Schools Management, Inc. program of development for the diocesan schools.

Patricia R. Johnston, who was assistant to the late Mr. Aisthorpe, will continue in that position with Mr. Estafen. Mrs. Johnston is a member of Our Lady of the Assumption parish, Atlanta.