PARISH STAFF

Pastor
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(773) 588-6484 x5106

About Fr. Steve

Fr. Steve joined the St. Benedict community as pastor in July, 2017. Prior to coming to St. Benedict he served as pastor at St. Ladislaus and St. Juliana parishes, as well as moderator of the Curia for the Chicago Archdiocese.

Associate Pastor
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(773)588-6484 x5103

About Fr. Tom

Fr. Tom is a priest for the archdiocese of Chicago. He comes from the pastoral center where he worked with international priests coming to Chicago. He now joins the St. Benedict team excited to share his experience in parish work for over 20 years.

Director of Music & Liturgy
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(773)588.6484 x5107

About Scott

Scott is a very successful pastoral musician. He has headed programs in large vibrant Catholic parishes in Chicago and Los Angeles. He is an accomplished pianist, organist and Choral Director. He has worked with both Adult and Children’s Choirs. He is also known for his recruitment skills in all aspects of parish life, and he has established well-known large-scale concert programs.

Scott has presently been working at Saints Viator and Wenceslaus parishes, but previously has worked here in Chicago at St. John Berchman, St. James in Arlington Heights, St. Nicholas in Evanston, St. Josaphat, and St. Clement.

While he was at St. Clement he worked on installing the historic organ they presently have, and which Jeremy Kiolbassa presently plays. One more special gift he brings to Church Music: he was one of Jeremy’s teachers. His influence blessed us with Jeremy. During this past year, he has been playing at our school Masses where he has brought an inspiring touch.

Director of Youth Ministry
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(773)588.6484 x5108

About Kim

Kim McMillan has lived in Chicago and the surrounding community her whole life. She loves the city and it's vibrant community. Prior to coming to St. Benedict Parish, she ministered with St. Celestine Parish. Kim started in youth ministry as a volunteer and grew in competency and experience as she recognized ministry with young people was her calling. Kim received her certificate in Ministry from The Center for Ministry Development and when the Archdiocese of Chicago created Certification for Youth Ministry, she was the first to receive accreditation. She has worked with the National Association of Catholic Youth Ministers and has helped form Youth Ministers through The Institute for Catholic Youth Ministers. Her primary responsibilities include creating a Ministry with the parishioners of St. Benedict'sthat will support and encourage our young people to respond to the call of discipleship and involvement in this community of faith. Kim is married to Kevin and they have three sons.

Parish Office Manager
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(773)588.6484

About Ellen

Ellen Roberts was born and raised in the same house that her father grew up in on the North side of Chicago, near Humboldt Park and now resides in Des Plaines. Ellen has been a part of St Benedict’s Parish for the past seventeen years, starting out by being part of the A&E committee even before she became Catholic twelve years ago. Ellen worked in the Directional Marketing field of Yellow Pages Advertising for good number years until the company she was working with closed. While looking for a full time position she worked part time at St Ben’s Rectory as the Receptionist. Then almost two years ago Fr Jason hired her as the full time Parish Manager. Some of her responsibilities include recording all Sacramental records, contributions and updating all Parishioner information. Additional duties includeanswering the main telephone line for the entire campus, posting mail, and scheduling events in our calendar system along with other task that may cross her desk. Should you visit the Rectory you will see Ellen’s smiling face as you are greeted or hear her voice should you call St Benedict’s main number.