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                              Meet the Clergy of the ICCC

                              Clergy biographies

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                              Bp. Timothy Michael Cravens, Presiding Bishop
                              Bp. Timothy holds a BA in Judaic Studies from Emory University and a Master of Divinity from Harvard University. In the summer of 2004, he officiated at a number of same-sex weddings in New Paltz, NY as part of the New Paltz Equality Initiative organized to continue the courageous work of Mayor Jason West. He lives in Philadelphia, PA and may be reached at stmikeandsttim@yahoo.com or (267) 909-3333.


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                              Fr. Joseph Augustine Menna, AIHM
                              Fr. Joseph serves as Pastor of St. Mary of Grace Parish in Media, PA and Prior General of the Augustinians of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He received a degree in Religious Studies at La Salle University and has been an educator for over 20 years. Fr. Joseph has a background in religious studies, personal development, spirituality, psychology, and math. He is currently working on completing his Ed.D. focusing on creating learning communities. Fr. Joseph was ordained to the priesthood in 2005 and is one of the canons of the ICCC. He may be reached at jmennaaihm@aol.com

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                              Mtr. Sandra Hutchinson
                              Mother Sandra Hutchinson is the Vocation Director for the ICCC and chaplain of the Oratory of St. Catherine of Siena in Boston. She has an A.B. in history from Bryn Mawr College and an M.A. in Urban Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Professionally, she is a proofreading supervisor for a custom college textbook publishing company in Boston.  She may be contacted at beguine2@yahoo.com.

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                              Father Michael Shirk
                              The Rev. Michael Shirk is currently settled near Watertown, NY.  He holds a B.A. in French and is currently pursuing an M.A. in theology.  He freelances as an organist and web programmer.  He is the Chaplain of the Divine Infant King Apostolate for Traditional Liturgy and the Publisher of Rene Vilatte Press.  He may be reached at wmichaelshirk@gmail.com. 

                              Minor Clergy
                              Carol Nickolai
                              Friar Shane Nicholas Neese, AIHM

                              Canons
                              Fr. Joseph Augustine Menna, AIHM
                              Friar Lyngine Dominique-Marie Calizo, AIHM (non-clergy)
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