St. Catherine of Siena Parish

302 St. Catherine Circle, Ithaca, New York

We are a vibrant Catholic community where all are welcomed, challenged, and supported on their life journeys.

St. Catherine's Staff

	Sister Mary O'Brien, our Pastoral Administrator, is a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Her religious community is based in the Albany area. Her primary ministry focus in our parish includes liturgy, small Christian communities, and social justice. Sister Mary joined our staff in September 2003, and was appointed Pastoral Administrator in 2009.
	Mary Boris, our Pastoral Associate, coordinates our Baptisms and R.C.I.A. program and adult faith enrichment as well as leads Ignatian Spiritual exercises, a 30-week spiritual direction retreat. She visits those who are hospitalized or home-bound and she assists in funerals. Mary joined our staff in September 1999.
	Christine Williams, our Youth Faith Formation Administrator, oversees our youth faith formation and sacramental preparation staff, volunteers and programs. She joined our staff in May 2009.
	Kerry Curran is our part time High School Youth Ministry Coordinator. She is responsible for implementing the parish's commitment to youth ministry among high school aged parishioners. She coordinates community building, worship, service and discipleship among youth in grades 9 through 12. Kerry joined our staff in September 2007.
	Patricia Côté, our Business Manager, is responsible for the financial management, daily operations and human resources for the parish. She also coordinates Parish communications. Pat is the staff liaison for the Finance Council, Stewardship Committee and Communications Committee. She joined our staff in August 1996 as Administrative Assistant and became Business Manager in June 1998.
	Ginny Rohrer, our Parish Secretary, manages the reception office, maintains parishioner records, handles room requests, produces the bulletin, performs bookkeeping duties and many other vital tasks. Ginny recently returned to Ithaca after spending many years in New York City where she worked as a law firm secretary. She joined our staff in December 2008.
	Jerome Srb, our veteran staff member, has been serving St. Catherine's ministry as our Maintenance and Grounds expert since 1991. He is a very valuable part of our staff, especially for his "fix-it" and carpentry skills.
	Diane Tordel is the Housekeeper/Cook. She efficiently maintains the priests' residence and the parish center. Diane joined our staff in July 1996.