Father David is originally from El Paso, Texas. After he graduated from Texas A&M University, Fr. David entered seminary and was ordained by Pope John Paul II himself! He has spent many years as a military chaplain and has seen most of the world, especially the East during his ministry. You wouldn't believe it, but Father David speaks fluent mandarin Chinese and enjoys tending his own concoction of tropical plants in the backyard of the parish rectory.

Deacon Bill earned his Political Science undergrad degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and his Masters in Human Resource Management from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He actively served in the U.S. Military as a Counter-Intelligence Technician for 28 years and is currently retired. Deacon Bill assists our pastors at the Sunday liturgy.

Cindy and her husband have two children, and they moved to the Brenham area from Katy, Texas about three years ago. Aside from her part-time position in our Religious Education Office, Cindy volunteers as a catechist for one of our 3rd grade C.C.E classes. Cindy has a heart for sharing her faith with her children and our students, and she greatly enjoys her time serving alongside Sr. Kathleen.

Originally from Southern California, Jason fell in love with Texas - and with his wife Josephine - while serving in the Army for five years at Fort Hood. He earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from California State University Los Angeles and has been a church musician for over 20 years. Jason and Josephine are the proud parents of their lovely daughters, Lucy andn Rosy. 

Gale has been a parishioner here at Saint Mary's for over 45 years and has served us as secretary for 28 years! She finds tremendous joy in helping others, and she views her job not as an administrative secretary but as a real ministry to everyone in the parish. Gale has enjoyed 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Theodore. They have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

Michael was born in Brenham, and grew up in New Orleans, La. He and his wife Debbie have three children; Mary, Brian, and Michelle. Michael has over 30 years of experience managing the field operations for a remodeling company in Houston. He has been involved with the Church through CCE, RCIA, and the Knights of Columbus. He finds working for St. Mary’s both exciting and challenging.

Suzanne, a native Houstonian, and her family recently relocated to the Brenham area for a better quality of life change. Suzanne felt God’s hand guiding her family to Washington County and to St. Mary’s. She said, “When I entered St. Mary’s the first time, I felt at peace and that this is where I was supposed to be.” Suzanne converted to the Catholic faith Easter, 2002.