Staff
Fr. Joseph Gates, Pastor
Father Joseph Gates is a priest for the Diocese Of Venice, who studied at Ave Maria College in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. He went to the Minor Seminary of St John Vianney Seminary in St Paul, MN, and Major Seminary at St Vincent de Paul in Boyton Beach, FL. Fr Joseph decribes himself as "Faithful," given a scenario of Liberal vs Conservative, with a calling to "Go Forth and Save Souls for God's Kingdom."
Richard Lind, Manager
Operations Manager is a position with diverse areas of responsibility. Richard Lind is responsible for accounting, the financial side of parish operations, and overseeing parish facilities. Staying in compliance with Diocesan requirements requires him to work closely with staff and ministries.
Nancy Almengual, Mission and Parish Office Administrator
Nancy provides administrative and clerical support for Father Joseph and the Missions Office. She is responsible for handling correspondence, preparing reports ,assisting with event planning, and acting as a point of contact for Father Joseph
Mary Jo Chronis,
Religious Education Coordinator
As our Religious Education coordinator, Mary Jo cares for the needs of our children and adults who participate in the Faith Formation programs. As CRE, Mary Jo is responsible for directing the team of volunteers who generously give of their time and talents to serve the families of the parish.
Nick Lanowich Youth Ministry and Communication Director
As our Youth Ministry and Communication Director, Nick Lanowich works with the youth and young adults of the parish as well as any volunteers for those ministries. This includes Middle School and High School Youth Groups, Confirmation Class, and any other Youth and Young Adult Programing.
Nick oversees all social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as, our Parish Website. Any parish registration or "My Cabrini Parish"content is also part of the communications department.
Roger Rodriguez Maintenance Department
Roger Rodriguez works ground and building maintenance here at St Frances X Cabrini Church. Roger is an Extraordinary Minister, a 4th Degree Knight Of Columbus, a Kiwanis member and the founder of our local Tree Of Life. Roger also fries a tasty fish platter.