Staff and Leadership

Say hello to the leadership team at St. Catharine Church


Clergy

Fr. Bob Penhallurick - Pastor


Fr. Frank Brown - Parochial Vicar

Fr. Brown joined the St. Catharine staff in 2024. He is a graduate of St. Francis DeSales, Ohio University (but a buckeye fan), Pontifical College Josephinum and was ordained in the lovely spring of 2020. His interests are everything and all things Jesus Christ... but also his family, hunting, wrestling, brazilian jiu-jitsu, bocce ball, and dinners with Fr. Bob if he doesn't have to cook.


"He has shown you, O man, what is good; 

and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8



Deacon Christopher Reis - Permanent Deacon

Deacon Reis was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Columbus in 2012 and is a long-time parishioner of St. Catharine. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have six children and 17 grandchildren. He loves seeing faith come alive in the lives of others, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and biking and swimming.



Parish Staff

Dan Davis - Business Manager

Dan joined the St. Catharine staff in 2025. He currently serves as the Business Manager. Dan has been married to his wife, Carrie, for 22 years. Dan loves being with our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration, and he enjoys baking (mostly desserts), doing yard-work, and watching the Columbus Blue Jackets.


"When you kneel before an altar, do it in such a way that others may be able to recognize that you know before whom you kneel."

St. Maximilian Kolbe


Kate Fyffe - Administrative Assistant

Kate joined the St. Catharine staff in 2025. She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant. Kate has a wonderful 5 year old son, Rogan. When they are not outside, you can find them drawing portraits of their favorite saints. Kate enjoys watching films from the Golden Hollywood era, especially anything starring Clark Gable, Cary Grant, or Bette Davis.


"Ite ad Joseph”

(A Latin phrase meaning "Go to St. Joseph”)



Brendan O'Rourke - Director of Communications & Associate Director of Music

Brendan joined the St. Catharine staff in 2014, where he served as Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry. In 2020 he assumed the role of Director of Communications and Associate Director of Music. He is also the Adoration Chapel Coordinator. Brendan loves Jesus and Pope Benedict XVI, and he likes professional wrestling (yes like WWE), the Columbus Blue Jackets, pizza, and BBQ.


Michael Hammond - Director of Music

Mike joined the St. Catharine staff in 2016. He currently serves as the Director of Music and Principal Organist.


Maggie Cook - Director of Family Faith Catechesis

Maggie joined the St. Catharine staff in 2025 and serves as the Director of Family Catechesis. She has been married to her wonderful husband, Josh, for just under a year. Her favorite things include Jesus, talking about Jesus, and helping other people know Jesus too. She also enjoys corralling her runaway chickens, playing "Lightning McQueen" with her niece and nephew, reading new books, and daydreaming of owning a cow.


"A clean heart create for me, O God; renew within me a steadfast spirit" Psalm 51:12


Rachel Green - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Coordinator

Rachel joined the St. Catharine staff in 2015. She currently serves part-time as the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd coordinator. Rachel is married to her husband, Dan, and together they have four children, Joseph, Magdalena, Jude, Luke and one on the way in November! Rachel loves spending her free time outside, going on adventures with her family, crafting or reading with her kids and spending time with friends.


"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10.


Meghan Vermillion - Childcare Coordinator

Meghan joined the St. Catharine staff in 2022. She currently serves as our Childcare Coordinator.


School Staff

Kate Cavello - School Principal

Kate joined the St. Catharine staff in 2025.


Ashlee Kurth - Preschool Director

Ashlee joined the St. Catharine staff in 2025. She currently serves as the Director of Preschool. Ashlee is married to her husband, John, and they have three children, Addison, Jack and Miles. In her free time Ashlee loves spending time with her family, traveling and watching Ohio State football and Kentucky basketball.


"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" Psalm 119:105


PJ Keiffer - Athletic Director

PJ joined the St. Catharine staff in 2016. He currently serves as the Athletic Director. PJ is married to his wife, Kristina, and together they have four children, Quinn, Reese, Jude, and Ellis. They also are foster parents to many wonderful children that God brings into their lives. PJ enjoys spending time with his family, weight training and watching Notre Dame football and the Cleveland Browns and Indians. 


Kathy Kropp - Safe Environment Coordinator


Maintenance & Facilities

Mike Gill - Director of Maintenance and Facilities

Mike joined the St. Catharine staff in 2025.


Maddie Schafhausen - Maintenance Team

Maddie joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020. She currently serves on the maintenance team. Maddy has one younger sister who also works in the Maintenance Department. She has been a Swim Coach for GreenWave Middle School Swim team for the last 3 to 4 years and a swim teacher for the last 5-6 years.


"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" Leviticus 20:13

Christine Riser Carroll

Christine joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020. She currently serves on the maintenance team.


Renee Hanks-Williams

Renee joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020. She currently serves on the maintenance team.