Pastoral Team
Pastor
Fr. James Mallon is a priest of the Archdiocese of Halifax and currently serves as pastor of Saint Benedict Parish in Halifax. Fr. Mallon was ordained in 1997 and is also the director of the John Paul II Media Institute.
Director of Administration
The Director of Administration is Deacon Robert Doyle. Deacon Robert manages the facility including maintenance and usage, working closely with the Building and Grounds Committee and the Facilities Management Committee. Deacon Robert is also the Responsible Ministry and Safe Environment Protocol Coordinator for the parish.
Rev. Mr. Robert Doyle: (902) 443-0725 ex. 26 – robertd@saintbenedict.ca
Director of Communications
As parish director of communications, Kate handles… well…communications for the parish. So the weekly newsletter, website content, social media, our exterior sign, our overall communications strategy, etc. Married to her husband Corey, Kate enjoys reading numerous Catholic blogs, hopes to go to Rome one day and can often be spotted with a Tim Horton's half coffee/half hot chocolate in hand. Her Clifton StrengthsFinder top five strengths are listed as: Connectedness, Input, Intellection, Belief and Responsibility.
Kate Robinson: 902.443-0725 ex 29 kater@saintbenedict.ca, newsletter@saintbenedict.ca. On Twitter: @k8robinson
Finance Officer
The Finance Officer for Saint Benedict Parish is Joanne Thibeau.
Director of Evangelization
Ron Huntley is the Director of Evangelization for Saint Benedict Parish. He is responsible for the Alpha Program and a number of other initiatives in the parish.
Pastoral Associate
The Pastoral Associate and the Director of Religious Education for Saint Benedict Parish is Dinah Simmons.
Pastoral Ministries Counsellor
Tanya Rodgerson is the "Pastoral Ministries Counselor".
Adaptability … Empathy … Connectedness … Developer … Activator …
What exactly does that tell you about me? Well, for one, it may indicate to you that one of the things I do here at Saint Benedict Parish is “Living Your Strengths”, which is a program that helps people discover their God-given talents. Those five words are talents that God gave me, and I’m working on developing into strengths! If you’re interested in finding out more about what your God-given talents are, fire me an email!
Besides running the LYS program, you may find me up at the Welcome Booth, or working away on something for Stewardship. And if you can’t find me, it’s likely that I’m in the Tim Horton’s drive through! Double Double. Hint hint.
Tanya Rodgerson (902) 443 -0725 ex 21 – tanyar@saintbenedict.ca
Patrick Salah is the Director of Music for Saint Benedict Parish. Patrick chairs the music committee and oversees the work of our music staff and parish musicians. Patrick works in consultation and cooperation with the Pastor, the pastoral team, and both the music and liturgy committees to coordinate music for all liturgical celebrations within the parish.
As director of music, Patrick conducts the Principle Choir which leads the music each week at the 11:15am Sunday Mass and serves as the principle conductor for all significant liturgical celebrations.
Co-ordinator for Youth Ministry
The Coordinator for Youth Ministry provides vision and coordination for the parish's efforts in ministry to the young people from grades 6th through 12th grades, including high school and middle school sessions, monthly activities, catechesis and sacramental preparation (Confirmation).
Ronnie Lunn: (902) 443-0725 – ronniel@saintbenedict.ca
The Franciscans of Halifax
Sr. Edith Marie will be involved in many aspects of parish ministry including catechetics, youth ministry, visiting the sick, working in the office and music, with her main ministry being visiting the homebound and performing home blessings. She is available at various times during the weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings, including Saturday afternoons. Please contact her at 443-0725 ex 37 or by email at sisters@saintbenedict.ca
Permanent Deacons
I was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Halifax/Yarmouth August 10, 2004, (Feast of St. Lawrence). I live in Lr Sackville with my wife Donna-Lynne. We have two grown adults, Shannon and Jason. We are further blessed with four grand-children.
Provides visitation ministry to the homebound, and the marriage preparation program coordinator for the parish. Serves on two Archdiocesan Committees.
Rev. Mr. George RoseOrdained in 1985 as a Permanent Deacon for our Archdiocese of Halifax. Served for over 20 years as Parish Assistant at St. Pius X Parish Fairview and recently assigned to Saint Benedict Parish, presently performing light duties. Presently an Assistant and Chaplain at Maplestone, a Home for Special Care.
Rev. Mr Marc Simard
Ordained on June 8th ,2012 as a Permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese of Halifax/ Yarmouth . A member of Saint Benedict parish since 1984 happily married to Jocelyn , parents of three adult children and proud grandparents of 5 grandchildren (Samantha, Hannah, Robert, Joseph and Rebecca).Facilitates in Faith Formation ;Theology on Tap, Practical Theology, God in The Dark, Catholicism. Is the Spiritual Advisor to Council 5449 Knights of Columbus. Delivers communion to the homebound . Serves on the Archdiocesan Regional Steubenville Atlantic Team.
Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocerse of Halifax October 9, 1997.
