Fr. Jim Deiters has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota and a Master of Divinity from Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. Ordained in 1991, he has been pastor of St. Clare of Assisi parish since 1996. In addition to his primary role as pastor he also serves in the diocese as a consultant to the bishop and is the Chair of the diocesan committee for priestly formation. On a national level, he just finished serving for 15 years on the board of NOCERCC, a national organization that works for the ongoing formation of priests in the United States. He serves as an adjunct faculty member and board member for the "Institute of Priests and Presbyterates" at St. Meinrad Seminary, teaching courses for newly ordained priests. In his local community, he is in his third year on the board of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.    Contact:  jamesdei@sbcglobal.net

Cheryl Sommer is Director of Adult Faith Formation and Social Justice Outreach. Her job responsibilities include overseeing Christian Initiation of Adults and all adult education programs including Bible study, CRHP, JustFaith, and small faith communities. She also oversees our parish's numerous outreach and social justice ministries including legislative advocacy, our sister parish in Guatemala, United Congregations of Metro-East, pro-life, and other works of charity. Additionally, she is a ministry supervisor for Aquinas Institute of Theology and a facilitator the LIMEX program for those pursuing a masters degree in theology. She has been on the pastoral staff at St. Clare since 1998. She has a Master's Degree in Religious Education from St. Meinrad School of Theology. She and her husband Michael Lampe are the parents of five children.  Contact:  cherylsommer@yahoo.com




Sister Carolyn McWatters is the Director of Liturgy & Music and a member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. She has an MA in Theology from St. Michael’s College and an MDiv from Aquinas Institute of Theology. Sister Carolyn is responsible for all liturgical preparation, including directing our three choirs, and she oversees the training of all liturgical ministers. Sister has been a member of the pastoral staff since November 2000.  Contact:  scmcw2001@yahoo.com






Marcia Fix, Parish Secretary
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Jamae Shubirg, Administrative Assistant
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