{"id":2242,"date":"2025-10-14T15:20:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.wolfthemes.store\/covenant\/?page_id=2242"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:02:35","slug":"meet-our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preview.wolfthemes.store\/covenant\/meet-our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our Leadership<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dedicated servants called to shepherd our community in faith, worship, and service, guided by Christ’s love and committed to the spiritual growth of every soul entrusted to our care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Catherine Williams<\/span><\/h4>Director of Music & Liturgy<\/span>

Catherine leads our renowned cathedral choir and coordinates all aspects of our liturgical music program. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame's Sacred Music program, she has transformed our worship experience through her careful selection of traditional and contemporary sacred music. Catherine also directs our children's choir and organizes our annual Christmas and Easter concerts.\n<\/p><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Father Michael Thompson<\/span><\/h4>Rector<\/span>

Father Michael has served as Rector of Covenant Cathedral since 2018, bringing over 15 years of pastoral experience to our community. He holds a Master of Divinity from St. Mary Seminary and is passionate about liturgical worship, spiritual formation, and building bridges between tradition and contemporary faith. When not in the pulpit, Father Michael enjoys reading theology, hiking, and mentoring young clergy.<\/p><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Sister Margaret O'Brien<\/span><\/h4>Director of Religious Education<\/span>

Sister Margaret oversees all educational ministries at Covenant Cathedral, from children's faith formation to adult Bible study programs. With 20 years in Catholic education and a doctorate in Theology, she brings both scholarly depth and pastoral warmth to her teaching. Sister Margaret is known for her engaging storytelling and her ability to make complex theological concepts accessible to all ages.<\/p><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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James Patterson<\/span><\/h4>Youth & Family Minister<\/span>

James joined our team in 2021 with a heart for reaching the next generation. He coordinates youth group activities, family ministry programs, and our annual mission trips. With a background in counseling and youth development, James creates safe spaces where young people can explore their faith authentically. His enthusiasm and genuine care have made him a beloved figure among our youth and their families.<\/p><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dr. Sarah Chen<\/span><\/h4>Parish Administrator & Finance<\/span>

Dr. Chen brings her business administration expertise to managing the day-to-day operations of Covenant Cathedral. She oversees facilities, coordinates volunteers, manages the budget, and ensures our ministries run smoothly. With her warm personality and organizational skills, Sarah serves as the friendly face that welcomes visitors and connects newcomers with our various ministries and programs.\n<\/p><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Deacon Robert Martinez<\/span><\/h4>Associate Pastor & Community Outreach<\/span>

Deacon Robert was ordained in 2020 after a distinguished career in social work. He coordinates our community service programs, assists with liturgical duties, and provides pastoral care to families in crisis. His bilingual ministry has been instrumental in welcoming our growing Hispanic community. Deacon Robert and his wife Maria have three children and are active in local interfaith initiatives.<\/p><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our Leadership Dedicated servants called to shepherd our community in faith, worship, and service, guided by Christ’s love and committed to the spiritual growth of every soul entrusted to our care. Catherine Williams Director of Music & Liturgy Catherine leads our renowned cathedral choir and coordinates all aspects of our liturgical music program. A graduate…<\/p>\n

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