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Our Pastoral Staff

Last Updated: July 22, 2008

Father David B. G. Flaherty

Pastor

Father David began his studies for ministry at Wadhams Hall Seminary College in Ogdensburg, NY and completed an MA in Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary University in Baltimore, MD. He served in liturgy and music ministry in a number of parishes and ministries, including Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church in Baltimore. He was ordained in The United Reformed Catholic Church and founded St. Sebastian parish in 2002. He also pastors First United Church (United Church of Christ), St. Sebastian’s sister parish.

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The Rev. Joan R. Stiles

Assisting Priest

Joan has a B.A. in Religion from Princeton University and an M.A. in Theology from Drew Theological School. Besides her formal schooling in traditional theological studies, she brings a personal interest in Christian mysticism and the Wisdom tradition to her ministry. Her specialty is spiritual companioning. Committed to the open and welcoming ideal of St. Sebastian’s as well as its liturgical focus, she appreciates the opportunity to serve such a specially graced and intimate community. Rev. Stiles was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop. John M. Plummer on November 3rd, 2007.

Jon Kmetz

Music Minister

Jon Kmetz first became involved with music ministry in 1991 with Dignity Philadelphia based at St. Marks Episcopal Church. For four years he served as minister and cantor with several other talented musicians. From 1995 until 1996, Jon lived as an expatriate in the Slovak Republic teaching English. While there, he reconnected with his ancestral Greek Catholic church, and was exposed to Byzantine liturgy and music while a parishioner at Ss. Peter & Paul Church. In 2004, having moved to Baltimore a few years previously, Jon joined St. Sebastian’s parish and decided to re-enter the music ministry. In 2006, after serving for two years, the community decided to formally dedicate Jon as the Music Minister.

Kevin Platte

Director of Parish Finances

Kevin Platte has an MBA from Old Dominion University and has been on the staff since the beginning of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in 2002.