Staff and Leadership

Say hello to the leadership team at St. Catharine Church


Clergy

Fr. Bob Penhallurick - Pastor


Fr. Frank Brown - 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

Maddie Schafhausen - Administrative Assistant

Maddie joined the St. Catharine staff in 2020 where she served on the maintenance team. In July 2024 she assumed the role of Administrative Assistant and the Wedding and Event Coordinator for the Parish Hall. 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


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, Pope Benedict XVI, professional wrestling, and BBQ.


Michael Hammond - Director of Music

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


John Haemmerle - Director of Children's Religious Education

John is the middle child of 5 kids and grew up in Carroll, Ohio. John graduated from Ohio Dominican with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy in 2019 and spent the next four years discerning the Priesthood for the Diocese of Columbus. He will graduate at the end of August with an MA in Theological Studies from Franciscan University. He enjoys reading theology, being outdoors, and very amateur woodworking.


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

Mark Watts - School Principal

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, watching sports, and reading.


Christy Deberson - Preschool Director

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 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

Chuck Schafhausen - Director of Maintenance and Facilities

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


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.


Hope Schafhausen

Hope joined the St. Catharine staff in 2024. She currently serves on the maintenance team.