St Edward Parish

	Msgr. Robert Siffrin, Pastor Msgr Robert Siffrin serves as the Parish Administrator of Saint Edward Parish. In addition Msgr Siffrin is the the Vicar General of the Diocese of Youngstown. As Vicar General, he works closely with the diocesan bishop in the governance of the diocese.
	As Moderator of the Curia he oversees all aspects of the operation of the Diocesan Chancery. Msgr Siffrin can be reached at 330.743.2308.
	Jim Merhaut Jim Merhaut is the Director of Religious Education for St. Edward Parish . He is also an adjunct author and faculty member for the Center for Ministry Development in Naugatuck, CT. He is also on the faculty for the CMD Institute in Lifelong Faith Formation and facilitates the Families and Faith Workshops.
	He recently joined John Roberto in his effort to develop LifelongFaith Associates, a new association of professional religious educators who work to advance the mission of faith formation across the generations. Jim is the author of Your Catholic Family: Simple Ways to Share the Faith at Home published by St. Anthony Messenger Press. and contributing author to Families and Faith published by Twenty-Third Publications. Jim lives with his wife, Debbie, and their five children (Juli, Sarah, Nate, Nick and Elena) in Canfield, Ohio. Jim can be reached at 330.743.2308 or by email jmerhaut@neo.rr.com.
	Jim Smith, Deacon Jim Smith serves as a Permanent Deacon for St Edward Parish. As a deacon, Jim ministers to those parishioners who are hospitalized, residing in nursing homes and/or are homebound. As a member of the Ministry of Consolation team, Jim assists families in funeral preparations.
	In addition to his diaconal service, Jim serves as the clergy representative for St Edward Parish for ACTION. Jim has been an educator and administrator of several Diocesan elementary Schools. Jim and his wife Kathy are the parents of 5 children and 12 grandchildren. Jim can be reached at 330.743.2308
	Sister Therese Ann Rich OSU Sister Therese Ann Rich OSU is an Ursuline Sister serving St Edward Parish as the Pastoral Associate. As the Pastoral Associate, her service includes outreach to those who have lost a loved one; those who are inactive or alienated; and outreach to those who seek to be part of the Catholic community.
	Sister Therese Ann currently serves on the Leadership of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown. She has served as a bereavement minister for MVI Hospice and a peer support visitor for the National Multiply Sclerosis Society. Sister Therese Ann can be reached at 330.743.2308 or by email at treerichosu@yahoo.com.
	Support Staff
	Clara Mullen Office Manager, Bookkeeper and Parish Secretary
	Isabel Tarr Head Sacristan and chief organizer of the Rectory
	Dee Orlando Sacramental Records