Pastoral Staff

Deacon Diego Ferro
Director of Hispanic Ministry
864.679.4112
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Responsibilities:

Director of Hispanic Ministry and Coordinates all aspects of ministry to Spanish-speaking Catholics at St. Mary’s, including evangelization, pastoral care, catechesis, and sacramental preparation.

Deacon Diego Ferro
 

Deacon John Karandisevsky
864.679.4114
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Deacon John Karandisevsky
 

Joann Miller
Director of Religious Education
864.679.4110
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Responsibilities:

Coordinates the catechetical formation and sacramental preparation (First Holy Communion and Confirmation) of children from preschool to eighth grade.

 

Dr. Richard Ballard
Director of Pastoral Care
864.679.4121
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Responsibilities:

Dr. Ballard will be responsible for many kinds of service to the people of St. Mary’s, including marriage preparation and counseling, direction of volunteers and social services, bereavement and pastoral counseling, the training and scheduling of lectors, and assisting with the Tribunal process for those who need a declaration of nullity for a previous marriage. He will also periodically teach courses for adults and assist our pro-life activities.

Dr. Richard Ballard
 

Deacon George Tierney
Director of Baptismal Preparation
864.679.4115
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Responsibilities:

Coordinates Baptisms and Baptismal preparation and serves as chaplain to Healing Prayer Apostolate.

Deacon George Tierney
 

Deacon John Heuser
864.834.3167
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Responsibilities:

Coordinates the St. John’s Guild for Altar Servers and Communion Ministers.