A retired health care executive whose credentials span diverse professional, community and spiritual positions. He filled leadership roles at regional medical centers, tertiary care medical centers, outpatient clinics and health care systems. He also did health care consulting for several years and directed a medical clinical trial research organization. He served as executive vice president… Read More »

I am a transplant from Brooklyn, N.Y. where I was born and raised. I have two daughters, one granddaughter and one grandson.  I worked in the Criminal Court system for over 17 years then became a stay-at-home mom.  I volunteered at St. Gregory School and the Lord called me into the Catechetical Program teaching 2nd… Read More »

On February 11, 1983, I was born in Van Nuys, CA, to Peter and Sharon Poppleton.  There I spent my first 19 years growing up with my two brothers, John-Paul and Robert.  I received a very well rounded spirituality while immersed in a life in community with other strong Catholic families.  My spiritual formation has… Read More »

Mike Giacalone, an Arizona native,  has been a professional musician in the Valley for 30 years. He has been playing piano and leading choirs at St. James since 1994.