Father Morris was ordained a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Columbus in 2013 and became pastor of St. Catharine in 2021. He previously served at St. Michael in Worthington and St. Brigid in Dublin. He enjoys watching movies, reading theology, and spending time in the Hocking Hills appreciating the beauty of nature.

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Father Kessler has been in residence at St. Catharine since retiring from active ministry in July of 2018. He most previously served as the pastor of St. Bernadette in Lancaster.

Father Kessler prefers to be contacted by phone: 614-634-0499

Deacon Reis was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Columbus in 2012. 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.

Ben is currently in the program of priestly formation for the Diocese of Columbus, and is in his second year at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Ben went to St. Catharine School and is a 2021 graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School. Ben loves the Columbus Blue Jackets, folk music, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Toni joined the St. Catharine staff in 2021. She currently serves as the Director of Children's Faith Formation. Toni is married to her husband, Chris, and together they have three daughters - Erin, Shannon, and Caroline. She is also the Spanish teacher at St. Catharine School. Toni loves chocolate, traveling, the Virgin of Guadalupe, and Jesus.

Mike joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020. He currently serves as the Director of Adult Faith Formation. Mike is married to his wife, Sue, and together they have one daughter. Mike loves Star Wars, Christmas, and board games.

Contact Mike if you have questions about:

• Becoming Catholic
• The Alpha Course
• Connect Groups
• Getting a child baptized
• Getting married

Sue joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020. She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant. Sue is married to her husband, Mike, and together they have one daughter. Sue enjoys sewing, watching HGTV, and she loves the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Beth joined the St. Catharine staff in 2015. She currently serves as the Business Administrator. Beth is married to her husband, Bob, and together they have three children, Tiffany, Allison and Bobby. Beth loves to watch family movies and crochet.

Contact Beth if you have questions about:

• Giving and finances at St. Catharine
• Parish Center rental

Christiana joined the St. Catharine staff in 2022. She currently serves as the Director of Youth Ministry. Christiana loves art, and thrifting & farmers markets, and hamsters.

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, Pope St. John Paul II, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and reading.

Contact Brendan if you have questions about:

• Digital Media (Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• The Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

Joy joined the St. Catharine staff in 2007. She currently serves as the Director of Liturgical Music. Joy comes from an entire family of musicians, whose Father was a band director, so it was only natural for them all to have a love for music. She feels incredibly blessed to be at St Catharine and loves what she does.

Contact Joy if you have questions about:

• Music at Mass

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

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

Mark joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020. He currently serves as the School Principal.  Mark is married to his wife Nikki and together they have three daughters. He previously served as the principal at St. Mary Magdalene School. He is originally from Pittsburgh and is a USMC veteran. Mark loves spending time with his family, exercising, and reading.

Contact Mark if you have any questions about:

• School Enrollment 

Christy joined the St. Catharine staff in 2017. She currently serves as the Preschool Director. Christy is married to Thomas and together they have two children. Christy loves to be outside and spend time with her family.

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 loves Notre Dame football, the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians.

Chuck joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020. He currently serves as the Director of Maintenance and Facilities.

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

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

Photos courtesy Anna Lincoln Photography and Kismet Visuals