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St. Mary's is staffed by the
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
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Fr. Jim Walther: Pastor Fr. Jim is a native from Michigan, a big Wolverine fan. 1 of 10 brothers and sisters (he currently leads the uncle race with 48 nieces and nephews). He professed his vows with the Oblates in 1988 and was ordained a priest on June 10th, 1995. He was installed as pastor in 2002.
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Fr. Chris is a native from
Cleveland, Ohio, and has five brothers and sisters
(and 22 nieces and nephews!). He enjoys the
outdoors and you may see him jogging or biking
around Alton. He works with the Parish School of
Religion, the Youth Group, and wedding and marriage
matters. Fr. Chris professed his vows with the
Oblates in 1997 and was ordained a priest on Sept.
27, 2003.
Fr. Shawn Monahan: Parochial Vicar: Fr. Shawn is a native from Boston, MA, a die hard Red Sox fan. He believes divine providence sent him here to St. Mary's in part so he could go watch his team win their 1st World Series in 86 years. He also is known as the paparazzi priest often seen with a camera in hand as well as the "Amen" priest. Fr. Shawn professed vows with the Oblates in 1997 and was ordained a priest on April 6, 2002.
Br. Dave Guza: Brother Dave is another Michigander from a big family. He has 11 brothers and sisters. He is a hospital chaplain at St. Anthony's is also known as Brother Duck for his frequent impersonation of Donald Duck. When he is not working at St. Anthony's he most likely making his famous rosary beads and bracelets. He professed vows with the Oblates in 1983.
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Fr.
Chris Uhl: Parochial Vicar:
