Staff Directory

Meet the staff of the Catholic Family of South Buffalo Parish group.

Father Bill Quinlivan

Pastor & Reverend

Fr. Bill has been with our parishes since November 2016. He brings a dynamic personality along with his musical talent to all of our masses. A priest for more than 21 years, Father Quinlivan previously served as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Tonawanda. His 11 years at Blessed Sacrament were his first pastorate and his longest assignment. Following his ordination, he served as parochial vicar at St. Mary of the Lake, Hamburg; St. Paul, Kenmore; and St. Gregory the Great, Williamsville. Fr. Bill is an accomplished songwriter and author.

Contact- (716) 823- 7077 ext.223

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Rev. Alphonse Arulandu

Parochial Vicar & Canonical Administrator Notre Dame Academy

Contact: alfeeainarul@gmail.com

Father Greg Dobson

Father Jim Cunningham

Deacon Tim Maloney

Deacon

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Rev. Sam Giangreco

Full time Chaplin at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo with primary priestly assistance to the CFSB

Contact- (716) 828-2094

Father Bob Hora

Deacon Daniel Deneke

Deacon

Deacon Daniel started with us in March 2019. He was Ordained by Bishop Malone in 2018 and spent his first year at Our Lady of Pompeii in Lancaster. "Being a deacon is a unique vocation that straddles ordained ministries in the diocese and family/work life. My family includes my wife, Denise, married in 1993, our daughters, Lillian, 23, and Sylvia, 21, and our dogs. Denise and I have supported our family as public school teachers since the mid '90s and continue to do so. Our daughters are pursuing their careers through college and beyond. We live in Marilla and raised our family at Immaculate Conception parish in East Aurora, where I heard the call to the diaconate in 2012, leading to ordination in 2018. I have had many ministerial opportunities in my diaconate ministry including preaching, baptizing, catechesis, grief ministry, ecumenical ministry, and many liturgical roles. My favorite diaconate ministry has been for family, friends, and coworkers. Some of these include funerals, burials, baptisms, and just being present to their darkest and brightest moments. "

Deacon Robert A. Dobmeier

Deacon

Dawn Iacono

CFSB Pastoral Associate

Mrs. Iacono is a wife of thirty six years, mother of four and joined us in September 2018 as Pastoral Associate. She is a graduate of Christ the King Seminary, and formerly the Director of the Office of Pro-Life Activities for the Diocese of Buffalo, Religion Teacher at Holy Angels Academy, Middle School Teacher at Our Lady of Hope Home school and Parish Adult Faith Formation/ Evangelization/Outreach Director. Her pastoral role is comprehensive within parish life and specific to the ministerial needs of both parishes including RCIA, Adult Faith Formation and Marriage Preparation. Assisting in your spiritual needs, she facilitates parts of pastoral care through the Sunshine and Prayer Shawl ministries. If you'd like to volunteer at any level of parish life, contact her to build the body of Christ in our parishes.

Contact- CFSBPastoralAssociate@gmail.com

Brian Meyer

CFSB Director of Worship

Contact- music@olcp.org

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Julie Mueller

Parish bookkeeper for St. Teresa & St. Thomas Aquinas

Contact- (716) 780-2799

st.teresa.bookkeeper@gmail.com

stthomaspayables@gmail.com

Molly Kessel

Parish bookkeeper for OLCP & St. Martin of tours

Contact- info@stmartinbuffalo.com

Kathleen Hassett

CFSB Business Manager

Kathleen is the main person to contact in the Parish Office for any of your needs. She can help you register for the parish, schedule Mass requests or Tabernacle candle offertories, assist with scheduling weddings and Baptisms, and help plan funeral Masses. Kathleen came to us in 2022 and has former experience in both parishes.

Contact: (716) 823-7077

CFSBBusinessManager@gmail.com

Cheryl McNerney

CFSB director of faith formation & confirmation preparation

Contact- (716) 823-8575: cheryl16@aol.com

Barbara Ryan

Office Manager- St. Thomas

Barbara would be the main person to contact in the Parish Office for any of your needs. She can help you register for the parish, schedule Mass requests or Tabernacle candle offertories, assist with scheduling weddings and Baptisms, and help plan funeral masses Barbara came to us in December, 2017 with years of experience in the Diocese of Buffalo.

Contact: (716) 822-1250 & parishoffice@stthomasbuffalo.com

Kathy Galvin

Parish Secretary- OLCP

Contact- (716) 822-5962

olcp14220@gmail.com

Laura Lawless

Director of music

Laura Lawless has been making music in the sacred setting since 2001 when she joined the music ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas. Initially serving as a cantor and trumpet player, Laura’s role expanded to choir director and pianist/organist and ultimately led her to the position of Music Director for the linked parish community of St. Martin of Tours and St. Thomas Aquinas. Equipped with a BA in Music and a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Buffalo State College, as well as a Master’s in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, Laura has been teaching music in the school setting since 2003. Laura co-founded The South Buffalo School of Music which provides private music instruction to students of Notre Dame and members of the surrounding community. She is also on staff at Bishop Timon St. Jude where she teaches band, chorus, and music technology. Laura owns and operates an entertainment company, Sound Solutions of WNY, through which she provides live music and DJ Services for weddings and other events.

Laura considers herself blessed to have heard and answered the call to make music for worship for our two parishes. Her greatest blessings include God’s gift of music, the camaraderie of the South Buffalo community, and most importantly, the abundant love of her amazing three children and ever supportive husband, Matt. www.thesouthbuffaloschoolofmusic.com www.soundsolutionswny.com

Contact- (716) 208-5608