Yeah, the bishop said he could do it, sure enough:

Holy Innocents pastor tapped by gov for position on state Parole Board - Asbury Park Press, 12/30/08:

The Rev. Brian T. Butch, pastor of Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church, is leaving his post at the church, having been tapped for a seat on the state Parole Board.

He's taking a leave from full-time active ministry. The board job has a $115,000 salary.

Butch was nominated by Gov. Jon S. Corzine. Consent by the state Senate is expected by mid-January.