Pastor Richard Rossman

Fr. Rossman was installed as the pastor of St. Peter's in June of 2005. In July of 2006, Fr. Dick was also installed as the pastor of St. Mark's Catholic Church by Archbishop John Vlazny. Not a stranger to the community of St. Peter's, Fr. Dick served as its deacon in the early 1970s. Prior to his appointment in Eugene, Fr. Dick was the pastor of Christ the King Parish in Milwaukie, Oregon. When not at work, Fr. Dick can often be found playing tennis, kayaking or mountain biking.

Fr. Michael Jeeva Antony, Parochial Vicar

Fr Michael is our new Parochial Vicar, both here and at St. Mark. He has been in the USA since October 2011. Fr. Michael was born on October 3, 1968, into a traditional Catholic family of Southern India, in Nagercoil, Kanya Kumari, Tamilnadu. He experienced the call to priesthood, studied at a seminary in the Goa region (which was colonized by the Portuguese), and was then ordained on May 22, 1999. He has served in various dioceses in both northern and southern India. He worked with a tribal Catholic community, the seminarians, and the last three years worked at an orphanage, serving 100 orphans.

We thank you, Fr. Michael, for your “yes” to God’s calling, and welcome you here to St. Peter and St. Mark. We look forward to getting to know you!

Paula Voborsky, M.Div., Pastoral Associate

Paula Voborsky joined the community of St. Peter's in May of 2008 as its full-time pastoral associate and director of faith formation. Paula received her Masters of Divinity from the Franciscan School of Theology in 2002. She has many years of pastoral ministry experience as a spiritual director, retreat director, hospital chaplain, as well as in parish work.

David Sorensen, Deacon

Deacon David and his wife, Lois, joined the community of St. Peter's in the fall of 2006. A long-time deacon for St. Mary/Our Lady of the Dunes in Florence, Oregon, David actually has deep roots in Eugene. As a young child, he moved to Eugene in 1946 with his parents and since then has lived in the Eugene and Lane County area. An avid reader, David enjoys volunteering his time with local charities, including the Society of St. Vincent dePaul.

Greg Long, Youth Ministry Coordinator

Greg Long is everything but your ordinary Youth Minister-- he draws on a lifetime of unique experiences. He got an early start in his parents' backyard, entertaining kids with comedy magic and puppet shows. He then went big-time to the Big Top. First attending the prestigious Ringling Brothers' Clown College and then hitting the road as a circus clown with the world's largest traveling tented circus. Greg's performed at the famous Second City Theater in Chicago and directed an award-winning children's film, but despite all the success, something seemed missing in his life…

Then, one night, it happened—he found the missing piece… he rediscovered his relationship with God.

Today Greg is joyfully teaching kids and teens how to find God for themselves and grow their Catholic faith through stories, love, and laughter.

Theresa Elliott, Administrative Assistant

Theresa Elliott joined the staff at St. Peter in 2005 after more than 24 years as an opthalmic technician with PeaceHealth Medical Group. A musician with St. Alice Catholic Church in Springfield, Theresa has been married to her husband, Dave, for more than 33 years.

Linda Brochard, Bookkeeper

Linda Brochard has been St. Peter's bookkeeper since 1992. She also has worked for the Newman Center at the University of Oregon since 1996. Linda and her husband Harry, both met in the U.S. Navy and are the proud parents of 3 children. An avid quilter, Linda is know for making beautiful quilts for friends and families.