Meet our office staff.

Office Manager & Funeral Coordinator

Denise is the office manager and Father Andrew's right-hand woman. She is a lifelong parishioner and joined the Parish Staff after retiring from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard after 42 years of dedicated government service. She brings that same level of dedication to the parishes. In addition to coordinating Fr. Andrew's very busy schedule, she manages both parish budgets, organizes all funeral and cemetery arrangements, and somehow manages to keep the office and churches organized and running smoothly. Denise has 2 adult children, 6 grandchildren and a very precious great-daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, lazy days at home, and her favorite pastime - reading

Director of Religious Education & OCIA

Janet grew up in Somersworth and is a lifelong parishioner of St. Martin. She has worked for our parish for over 20 years and continues to give it her all. As Director of Religious Education, Janet oversaw the transition to Restored Order, envisioning and implementing a brand new religious education program for our parish youth. Janet heads our RCIA program & works with adults interested in joining the Catholic Faith, as well as leading our “Walking with Purpose” women’s Bible study. She also runs the summer adventure knows at Vacation Bible School! She lives in Somersworth, and is mother of 3 and grandmother of 5.

Director of Evangelization & Middle School Youth Minister

Ileana provides coordination, formation, implementation and direction to evangelization efforts in our parish community. God is at the center of who she is: a baptized Catholic, wife, mother and educator. Ileana is passionate about helping to bring Fr. Andrew’s evangelization ideas come to life at the parish.  She grew up in Puerto Rico and enjoyed a close-knit family life. She met her husband while a student at Providence College and they are blessed with four children. Ileana’s favorite place is the beach, sipping coconut iced coffee with a good book in hand.

High School Youth Minister

Nick Winter serves as the High School Youth Minister for Saint Ignatius and Saint Mary Parishes. A recent graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with a degree in Theology, Philosophy, and Evangelization, he feels a deep calling to ministry. His own life was profoundly shaped by youth ministry, and he is passionate about sharing that same transformative experience with the next generation.

Nick leads our high school programs, including weekly Youth Nights on Tuesdays and Adoration and Mass on first Wednesdays. You can also find him coordinating service projects and fun outings throughout the year. He loves bringing his energy and passions—including his love for Jesus, music, and games—to everything he does!

Communications & Media Coordinator

Olivia leads the creation of the parish bulletin, manages social media and website updates, and coordinates intake and preparation for baptisms and weddings. Around the office, she’s affectionately known as “IT,” thanks to her tech-savvy instincts & professional background. A Catholic convert, wife, and stay-at-home mom, she’s passionate about helping parishioners navigate joyful life transitions—like weddings and baptisms—and about sharing the beauty of parish life through thoughtful, engaging communication. She finds renewal in sunshine, enjoys experimenting with new recipes, and treasures family time with her husband, Ryan and son, Logan.

Cemetery & Facilities Manager

Ben is a life-long parish worker. He is following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father who also held this position. He knows our parish cemeteries like the back of his hand! Along with his crew - Terry, Derek, and Marty - Ben keeps our grounds beautiful in the fall/spring/summer and safe in the winter. Ben also maintains our 6 church buildings - from touch-up painting to complete remodels, Ben and his crew do it all. Ben and his team are crucial to the set-up of all of our parish events. He lives in Maine with his wife, Cindy, and family.

Director of Music

Chris grew up in Rollinsford and is a lifelong St. Mary parishioner. With encouragement from his family, he began his ministry at the age of six, singing with the St. Mary Christmas Choir. As the Director of Music, Chris focuses on developing a program that not only provides prayerful music for Mass, but also provides seasonal concerts & programs to enrich the spiritual life of St. Mary and St. Ignatius Parishes. Chris encourages all to sing and pray to God, as Saint Augustine said: “the one who sings, prays twice.” Outside of music ministry, Chris volunteers annually at the St. Mary Christmas Fair & works as a Senior Financial Analyst at UNH.

Maintenance & Facilities Worker

Terry has been working for the parish for the past 12 years and is the self-proclaimed chief of weed-whacking! He has four grown children and three grandchildren. We can all thank Terry (and the rest of the crew) for the pristine cemeteries, for the garbage being taken out, and for the Churches being unlocked. Terry always shows up with a warm smile and willingness to serve our parish. In addition to digging graves and shoveling snow here, Terry also has worked for the state for the past 22 years and is a Tollbooth supervisor. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, specifically baseball, which he coached in Dover for 28 years.