Councils & Boards

St. Joseph Association
Diocese of Marquette
January 2025

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Board of Trustees by Age Group Representation
 
YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DIOCESE (UNDER 20 YEARS) 
(Two Representatives)
Very Rev. Dan Moll (1st Term - Expires Dec 2026)
Rev. Martin Flynn (1st Term - Expires Dec 2026)
 
YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DIOCESE (OVER 20 YEARS)
(Three Representatives)
Rev. Allen Mott (1st Term - Expires Dec 2027)
Rev. Benedetto Paris (2nd Term - Expires Dec 2027)
Rev. Larry Van Damme (2nd Term - Expires Dec 2027)

SENIOR PRIESTS 
(Two Representatives)
Rev. Msgr. John (Jed) Patrick (2nd Term - Expires Dec 2025)
Rev. Eric Olson (1st Term - Expires Dec 2026)
 
BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF MARQUETTE
Most Rev. John F. Doerfler
 
LAY TRUSTEE 
(Coincides with term on the MCC Lay Employees’ Retirement Board)
Mr. Mark Chesney (1st Term - Expires Dec 2026)
 
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE 
(One or more appointed members, 3-year terms)
None
 
DIOCESAN STAFF (Non-voting)
Timothy D. Thomas, Executive Director of Administration & Finance
Very Rev. Timothy M. Ekaitis, Vicar General


OFFICERS FOR 2025 
President             Rev. Larry Van Damme
Vice President     Rev. Benedetto Paris
Treasurer             Very Rev. Dan Moll
Secretary             Rev. Eric Olson

Diocese of Marquette
FINANCE COUNCIL
January 2025
  
Most Reverend John F. Doerfler
  
Mr. Timothy D. Thomas
 
Rev. Timothy M. Ekaitis

Mr. Stephen Dupras
Term Expires: 12-31-2025

Rev. Thomas Merkel
Term Expires:  04-01-2028

Ms. Jennifer Funni
Term Expires:  08-01-2028

Mr. Anthony Bertucci
Term Expires : 12-31-2028

Mr. Rick Popp
Term Expires : 12-31-2028

Ms. Tami M. Seavoy
Term Expires:  12-31-2028

Mr. Steven Tackman
Term Expires: 12-31-2028

Mr. Terry Welf
Term Expires: 04-25-2029