We are grateful to have Lorraine Gillian assisting us in the office when needed.

Sr. Gemma's Parish Pastoral Ministry responsibilities include: RCIA and RCIC,  and Children's Liturgy coordinator. She will continue home visitations, assisting in Adult Faith Formation and responsible for Ecumenical Covenant and Pastoral Care Committees. Sr. Gemma enjoys the parish, the people and the journey of life that is shared. She has been strong supporter of fostering lay people in ministry in the parish and diocese .

Dianne McCarville was born and raised in Charlottetown/Sherwood area, attended both school in Sherwood and Notre Dame Convent. Attended Commercial College and moved on to work with the Provincial Gov't with the PEI Lung Association and Dr. Eric Found for a couple of years and later moved to Ottawa where she joined the Royal Bank. Following her career of 35 years with the bank she worked with her parish, "Our Lady of Lourdes" in New Glasgow, N.S. for a period of 7 years with Adult Education and was a summer student at Assumption University in Windsor receiving a Pastoral Ministry Certificate in 2000. During this time Dianne had a bout with Cancer and happily is a survivor. Her parish ministry opened many doors of curiosity leading to her return to study at St. Francis Xavier where she completed her BA with a Major in Religious Studies. Dianne joined our parish staff five years ago working in the office. Dianne is engaged for 20 hours a week and her main work will be in the office with some pastoral outreach in the community, particularly with parents seeking Baptism for their child, Home visitation and assisting with the Grief support. She has been involved with Ignatian Formation Spirituality over the past 30 years.. The last two years gave Dianne a rich experience of meeting new people and revisiting many old friends. Her personal interests include walking, reading, studying, painting and fixing up.

Karen MacCannell was born in Yarmouth N.S. She now resides in Meadowbank and has three children; Madeine 15, Catherine 13, and William 11. Karen has worked as a specialist and trainer of managers and their staff for Bolands/IGA before moving to the Island in 1996. Karen has been a Pastoral Associate at St. Francis of Assisi for 7 years. She is presently enrolled at UPEI in the Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program and in The Canadian Certificate Youth Minisrty Program offered by the Diocese. Karens main duties include: Director of Catechetics, Levels 1-9 and assisting parents in their role as the teachers of the faith to their children. Music ministry coordinator for St. Francis of Assisi - scheduling and special events.

Mary MacDonald is the Youth Minister for the Good Shepherd Pastoral Unit.

George Hardy is the maintenance care taker for St. Francis of Assisi . In addition to cleaning andsetting up for various events, George often is able to make repairs, paint, etc that the parish might other wise have to call in a professional company. George works between 15 and 20 hours a week.