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  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Department of Finance

    Lisa Adair

    Accounts Receivable Associate
    Reviews and processes cash receipts posting to the general ledger, accounts receivable, deposits on hand and loans as needed. Reviews monthly statements and prepares communications related to delinquent payments.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Jeanelle Addie

    La Posada
    Provides temporary emergency housing to homeless families
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Legal Services and Risk Managment

    Thomas Antonini

    General Counsel and Director of Risk Management
    The General Counsel and Director of Risk Management is the chief legal officer of the Diocese of Toledo and is responsible for overseeing and managing the risk management for the diocese, including the Property/Casualty Insurance Trust. This officer represents and supervises legal representation of the diocese in all legal matters, serves as counsel to the Diocesan Bishop, Chancery, Boards, Councils, Committees, Departments and Offices of the Diocese, as well as parishes and schools within the diocese in both legal and risk management matters.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Deborah Boyce

    Communications Director
  • Diocesan Pastoral Services
    Office of Worship

    Rev. Dave Cirata

    Consultant
    Oversees the liturgical formation for pastoral leadership, working closely with parishes, schools and other diocesan entities, along with the Bishop of Toledo, to provide for the liturgical life of the Diocese. Serves as the Bishop of Toledo's liturgical consultant for assessing the various elements of constructing and renovating worship areas.
  • Information Technology

    Justin Combs

    Information Technology Manager
    Ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network and all connected PC and MAC user peripherals. Analyze and resolves end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Responsible for the setting up, changing, and maintenance of the telephone systems. Provides end user training and serves as the primary contact for data reporting and information technology used in catholic education.
  • Department of Catholic Education
    Catholic Schools

    Kathy Conroy

    Inclusive Education Consultant
    Assists schools in serving students who are “extraordinary learners” by providing professional development, identifying and accessing services, and utilizing state and federal programs to serve these students and assisting with processing the forms and interpreting the guidelines that are relevant to these programs.
  • Tribunal

    Fr. Eric Culler

    Tribunal Judge
    The Tribunal Judge is appointed by the bishop in order to adjudicate petitions requesting a declaration of invalidity. The entire judicial process is specified in Book VII of the Code of Canon Law, as are the qualifications for various positions (cc. 1400-1707).
  • Department of Catholic Education
    Catholic Schools

    Matthew Daniels

    Senior Director of Catholic Education
    The Senior Director of the Department of Catholic Education will provide leadership, direct supervision and manages the Catholic Education Department team. This faith-inspired, big picture, strategic, innovative leader will promote and advance the Catholic identity, academic excellence, and ensure the vitality and viability of the Catholic schools. He will assist the Bishop of Toledo in his teaching mission by encouraging and supporting leaders of catechetical formation in the parishes and schools while overseeing the catechetical formation, from youth to adult formation, as well as care for home school families and the formation of lay ecclesial ministry.
  • Department of Discipleship and Family Life
    Intercultural Ministries

    Andrea De la Roca

    Coordinator of Intercultural Ministries
    The Department of Intercultural Ministries develops and implements a pastoral plan to bring all Catholics to a deeper love of Jesus Christ, and of the Catholic faith, including Hispanics, African-Americans and other cultures represented in the Diocese as well as persons with disabilities.
  • Diocesan Pastoral Services
    Divine Worship

    Daniel Demski

    Director
    Oversees the planning and execution of liturgical celebrations in the Diocese, particularly those celebrated by the Bishop of Toledo. Serves as a resource for parishes, schools and other diocesan entities relative to liturgical matters. Oversees the liturgical formation for pastoral leadership, working closely with parishes, schools and other diocesan entities, along with the Bishop of Toledo, to provide for the liturgical life of the Diocese. Serves as the Bishop of Toledo's liturgical consultant for assessing the various elements of constructing and renovating worship areas.
  • Department of Discipleship and Family Life
    Multicultural Ministries

    Rev. Michael Diemer

    Assistant Director of Hispanic Ministry
    Assists the Director of Hispanic Ministry in serving the Hispanic community in the eastern region of the Diocese.
  • Department of Communications
    Communications

    Kelly Donaghy

    Senior Director of Communications
    The Senior Director of the Department of Communications is responsible for media relations and messaging of the Diocese to effectively convey and support the pastoral and administrative priorities of the Office of the Bishop of Toledo, the vision and mission of the Diocese and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. She also guides the development and implementation of external and internal marketing/communications strategies and plans for the Diocese.
  • Mission Advancement
    Management Corporation

    Brian Doyle

    Mission Advancement Officer
    Provides leadership and oversight of all resource development strategies and activities of the Diocese Development Office. Includes creating, planning, and managing successful initiatives in areas including major gifts, planned giving, grants, annual giving, special events, communications, donor relations, and stewardship. Works with various boards, professional staff, and program staff to lead and direct impactful fundraising/donations to secure philanthropic support for capital, endowment, and other campaigns aligned with supporting the various Diocesan pastoral and ministerial programs.
  • Department of Discipleship and Family Life
    Catholic Youth Organization

    Julia Dubielak

    Director of CYO Athletics
    The Director of CYO Athletics is responsible for the strategic leadership of the diocesan athletic program (K-12) in the Diocese of Toledo. This faith building ministry serves to invite, welcome, and involve both the youth and adults into the life of the faith community. This inter-relationship of CYO Athletics with family life, parish life, and school life, is the focus.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation

    Amanda Fisher

    Executive Assistant
    The Executive Assistant for the Toledo Management Corporation position will be primarily supporting the Chief Operating Officer/Finance Officer coordinating general operational and clerical support activities. Other duties include supporting finance, accounting, risk management, legal services, human resources, building services and information technology.
  • Department of Catholic Education
    Catholic Schools

    Vicki Fitts

    Professional Development Coordinator
    Coordinates all licensures, permits, and contracts for all teachers, administrative leaders, coaches, and teacher aides within the diocese. Assists in planning, organizing, and scheduling professional development programs for new (“Resident Educators) teachers to guide them in transitioning from provisional to full licensure.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Department of Finance

    Rochelle Hamdar

    Pastoral Services Associate
    The switchboard operator/receptionist will greet and direct guests to appropriate departments, and answering and transferring telephone calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Finance

    Scott Herr

    Grant Writing Specilaist
  • Discipleship and Family Life

    Bret Huntebrinker

    Senior Director of Discipleship and Family Life
    The Senior Director of Discipleship & Family Life is responsible for strategic leadership of the Department of Discipleship & Family Life to serve parishes by providing resources, training and specialized expertise so that parishes can develop specific programs and events to reach their parish faith communities.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Deacon Ed Irelan

    Coordinator for the Office of Life and Justice
  • Discipleship and Family Life

    Alice Jacobs

    Ministry Specialist
    Responsible for providing assistance to the Office for Evangelization and Pastoral Care of Parishes, Office for Marriage and Family Life, Office for Intercultural Ministries and Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry and any other special events and projects that are planned throughout the Office of Discipleship and Family Life.
  • Catholic Education

    Jake Johnson

    Director of Catholic School Mission
    This position oversees the Catholic School culture, financial, and instructional functions of the Catholic Education Department while providing support services to schools in addition to providing assistance with strategic planning.
  • Department of Discipleship and Family Life
    Catholic Youth Organization

    Jack Jordan

    Assistant to Director of CYO Athletics
    The Assistant to the Director of CYO Athletics plays a supportive role to the Director to organize, coordinate, and arrange all aspects of the diocesan athletic program (K-12) in the Diocese of Toledo. This faith building ministry serves to invite, welcome, and involve both the youth and adults into the life of the faith community. This inter-relationship of CYO Athletics with family life, parish life, and school life, is the focus.
  • Department of Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations

    Rev. Kent Kaufman

    Coordinator for Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations
    Serves as a liaison for ecumenical and interfaith activities and dialogue, supporting local initiatives and fostering parish involvement.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Department of Finance

    Katherine Kellmurray

    Parish and Schools Accountant
    Assisting the Catholic Education Department with accounting and budgeting, supporting the school vitality matrix, and also serving as an internal auditor. Assisting with complex QuickBooks and parish accounting issues as needed.
  • Office of the Bishop

    Lisa Knopp

    Executive Assistant in the Office of the Bishop
    The Executive Assistant in the Office of the Bishop projects the mission of the Diocese of Toledo, the Bishop of Toledo and the Moderator of the Curia through interactions with priests, pastoral leaders, supervisors, colleagues, parishioners, volunteers, and the general public. The Executive Assistant is responsible to carry out the ordinary assigned duties and responsibilities as designated by the Bishop and the Moderator of the Curia.
  • Office of the Bishop

    Rev. Msgr. William Kubacki

    Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
    Chairs the diocesan Senior Staff and coordinates the activities of the diocesan departments as well as the operations of the Pastoral Center. Coordinates on behalf of the Bishop of Toledo issues involving temporalities throughout the Diocese, such as property, construction and insurance. Advises the Bishop of Toledo on parish matters and diocesan personnel appointments.
  • Mission Advancement Office

    Sharon Landis

    Advancement Database Administrator
    Provides oversight and administration of the Diocesan Donor database in the Office of Mission Advancement and provides back up support for the Information Technology Department.
  • Discipleship and Family Life

    Angela Leach

    Ministry Assistant
    The Ministry Assistant provides assistance to the Senior Director of the Department of Discipleship and Family Life, which also includes assisting the Office for Evangelization and Pastoral Care of Parishes, Office for Marriage and Family Life, Office for Intercultural Ministries and Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry.
  • Department of Communications
    Communications

    Annie Lust

    Communications Social Media Specialist
    The Communications and Social Media Specialist works closely with the Senior Director of Communications in the creation and implementation of a strategic, multi-faceted communications operation designed to build and strengthen the Diocese of Toledo’s brand and reputation. This position manages all social media accounts for the diocese and serves as main writer for internal and external storytelling content that can be shared throughout the diocese.
  • Catholic Education

    Timothy Mahoney

    Accreditation & Assessment Coordinator
    The Accreditation and Assessment Coordinator is responsible for the diocesan student assessment program; the development and implementation of all non-religious Courses of Study and their corresponding curriculum and for overseeing all requirements of the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association (OCSAA).

  • Archives

    Sr. Nadine Mathias

    Diocesan Archivist
    Coordinates the retention and preservation of documents and historical artifacts related to all entities of the Diocese. Maintains all sacramental records for merged or closed parishes of the Diocese.
  • Department of Catholic Education
    Catholic Schools

    Jenifer Michaels

    Federal Title Funds Consultant and Grant Researcher
    Assists schools in identifying and accessing federal title funds. Serves as a liaison between schools and local educational agencies that administer title fund programs. Provides research analysis and support for grant opportunities for schools.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Human Resources

    Patricia Nevolis

    Payroll Associate and Mission Appeals Associate
    This position provides assistance in all things related to Payroll and Mission Appeals in the Diocese of Toledo.  Provides accounting and bookkeeping tasks that meet the needs of the diocesan Temporal Goods Policy and the national organizations for which funds are collected. Offers support to the Director of Mission Appeals and Awareness.  
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Rebecca Owens

    Regional Director, Disaster Relief Administrator
    Leadership of Mansfield, Norwalk and Sandusky locations. Leads disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts.
  • Department of Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations

    Sr. Maria Lin Pacold, RSM

    Delegate for Consecrated Life
    The Delegate for Consecrated Life is the bishop’s representative to consecrated religious women and men of the diocese, responds to the needs of the religious who serve in the diocese and raises consciousness about the service that religious render in the diocese.
  • Department of Discipleship and Family Life
    Catholic Youth Organization

    Kathy Rakay

    Administrative Assistant
    The Administrative Assistant provides clerical support for the office of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) to the director and the assistant director as well as answer phones, and provide assistance to the volunteer coaches and athletic directors from the parish and schools.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Peter Range

    Director of the Office for Life and Justice
    Provides resources and support to parishes for pro-life programs and initiatives, spearhead and coordinate annual March for Life event in Washington D.C., trains and conducts prayerful and peaceful sidewalk counseling at Capital Care Network, hosts 40 Days for Life events in the spring and fall, and provides post-abortive services through the Project Rachel Program.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Human Resources

    Meghan Reed

    Director
    Leads all aspects of Human Resources for the diocese and provides guidance, input and support to parishes and schools.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation

    Philip Renda

    Chief Operating Officer for the Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation and Finance Officer for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo in America
    The Chief Operating Officer/ Finance Officer is responsible for the administration of the temporal goods of the Diocese and their strategic use for the benefit of the Diocese, its parishes, schools, ecclesiastical organizations, employees, and all the Catholic faithful. This includes accounting; financing; budgeting; tax; treasury and cash management; internal and external audits; debt placement and negotiation; planning and analysis; insurance and risk management, human resources and benefits management, property, and long range planning.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Brian Rome

    Community Services
    Community outreach, financial education, one-time rent or mortgage assistance.
  • Department of Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations

    Bonnie Rybak

    Administrative Assistant
    Provides clerical and receptionist support for the Department of Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations, including record-keeping, technology support, communications materials and special projects.
  • Tribunal

    Kelly Schaffer

    Defender of the Bond
    The defender of the bond is appointed in the diocese for cases which deal with the nullity of ordination or the nullity or dissolution of marriage. The defender of the bond is bound by office to present and expound all that can reasonably be argued against nullity or dissolution (Code of Canon Law, canon 1432).
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Department of Finance

    Rene Schmidbauer

    Director of Finance
    Oversees all processes related to finances at the Pastoral Center as well as Diocesan Cemeteries. Directly responsible for the monthly close and for preparation of financial reports. Handles requests from parishes and schools related to loans, deposits and accounts receivable. Ensures the assistance and education of the parishes is adequate for their support of the local ParishSoft database.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Rodney Schuster

    Executive Director
    Responsible for strategic planning, vision and oversight of Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio and Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Toledo, including the development of outreach initiatives focusing on care for God’s creation, human trafficking and immigration.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Sue Shrewsbery

    Helping Hands of St. Louis
    Provides meals, and distributes free food, clothing, and hygiene items.
  • Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations
    Diocesan Priestly Vocations

    Rev. Phil Smith

    Director
    Serves to identify and recruit men who may be called by God to the diocesan priesthood and to assist them in recognizing, discerning and responding to their vocational call. Assumes responsibility in partnership with seminary personnel for the formation of diocesan seminarians.Provides the necessary education and tools to members of the local church to aid awareness and fostering vocations to the priesthood.
  • Office of Child and Youth Protection

    Mary Pat Smith

    Coordinator, Office of Child and Youth Protection
    The primary function of the Coordinator of the Office of Child and Youth Protection is to coordinate, implement, and support all diocesan entities in the compliance of designated components of the diocesan Policy for the Protection of Minors and Young People in full response to the United States Catholic Conference of Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. In addition to accurately managing safe environment databases and records, this position is responsible for publishing and maintaining diocesan procedures and guidelines for local Safe Environment Compliance Officers and providing training and oversight of those Safe Environment Compliance Officers.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Building Services

    Patty Stein

    Facilities Manager
    Provides oversight for all building-related services at the Pastoral Center. Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the building. Additionally, assists in overseeing the care of buildings no longer in use by the Diocese.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Building Services

    Michael Szymanski

    Pastoral Services Associate
    The Pastoral Center Associate is responsible for assisting in the general upkeep of the Pastoral Center. This includes maintaining the building and property, ensuring that all facilities and grounds are safe, clean, neat and appealing.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Club

    Paul Szymanski

    Director
    Oversees faith-based educational child care and family center
  • Department of Communications
    Communications

    Keith Tarjanyi

    Manager, Creative Services
    Works directly with Pastoral Center employees, vendors, parishes, and other diocesan entities on a variety of image campaigns, branding, advertising and design projects. Provides layout, design, video and graphics for all aspects of diocesan communications efforts, including conceptualization and execution of creative solutions that clearly communicate the organization’s brand identity, positioning and messaging.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Yvonne Tertel

    Human Resources Manager
  • Office of the Bishop

    Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas

    Bishop of Toledo
  • Office of the Bishop

    Sr. Rose Marie Timmer, RSM, JCL

    Chancellor
    The Chancellor is appointed by the Diocesan Bishop and reports to him as a member of his Senior Staff. The Chancellor expedites canonical matters, records dispensations and decrees, collects and preserves other diocesan and parish records, assists parishes with sacramental records, collects statistical information for the Diocese, and facilitates communications with other dioceses and the Holy See. The responsibility for preparing the acts and documents of the Curia as well as their preservation in the archives belongs to the Chancellor. By virtue of office, the Chancellor is an ecclesiastical notary.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio

    Jen Voigt

    Permanent Supportive Housing
    Provides housing and case management for homeless individuals and families where the head of household has a disability and the family income is at or below poverty levels.
  • Catholic Social Services
    Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo

    Thomas Waniewski

    Development Director
  • Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations

    Deacon Harold V. Welch, Jr.

    Delegate for Permanent Deacons
    Serves as the Bishop of Toledo's representative to the permanent deacons of the Diocese and assists with their formation, continuing education and spiritual growth.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Department of Finance

    Dave Williams

    Audit Manager
    The Audit Manager is responsible for directing and managing the internal audit function for the Diocese of Toledo. This includes but is not limited to conducting internal audits at parishes and schools throughout the Diocese of Toledo, evaluating and assessing internal controls and parish/school financial data, resolving issues/concerns encountered during day-to-day accounting procedures, protecting parish/school financial resources and managing employees within the Auditing department.
  • Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio
    Catholic Social Services

    Byron Wynn

    Volunteer Coordinator
    Engages individuals of all ages into meaningful volunteer positions that support Catholic Charities ministries throughout the Diocese of Toledo. Works with interns, service organizations, business groups and other individuals who are interested in sharing their time in Catholic Charities outreach ministries.
  • Diocese of Toledo Management Corporation
    Department of Finance

    Hong Xiao

    Staff Accountant
    Responsible for maintaining and reporting of financial activity related to deposits on hand, loans, accounts payable and accounts payable to ensure accurate financial reporting. Reconciles financial accounts including bank accounts, as needed.