My relationship with the Ecumenical Catholic Communion started many years ago here in St. Louis when my partner Judy and I attended mass at Sts. Clare and Francis. We were welcomed with open arms and immediately felt “at home”. We had both been very involved in our local Roman Catholic parishes but as the saying goes, "Don’t go where you are tolerated, go where you are celebrated!”
My passion for the ECC and Sts. Clare & Francis is something that I have experienced only a few times in my life. The inclusiveness and respect shown to the laity is something that I feel, truly follows the teachings of Christ. It has always been something I am proud to share with family and friends who are curious about this “other Catholic church”.
As I mentioned, I share my life with my partner of 3 decades, our 6 grown children and their spouses and significant others, and 8 beautiful grandchildren! Usually, you will find us planning for a visit with family or friends who are scattered all over the country. Judy is retired, and I continue to work from home as the Family Care Specialist for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. I enjoy gardening, decorating, baking treats for friends and teaching cooking classes in my home.
