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Leadership

The parishioners who give their time to advise Fr. Arisman and help guide the spiritual life, stewardship, finances, worship, and school of St. Francis Solanus.

St. Francis Solanus parishioners gathered together in the parish center
Parish leadership councils

Many hands, one parish

Every council works with Fr. Arisman, bringing the gifts and voices of our parishioners to the decisions that shape parish life. Thank you to everyone who serves.

Pastoral Council

The Parish Pastoral Council collaborates with the pastor on the spiritual and social growth of the parish. It seeks to foster parish unity, assess parish needs, develop parish programs, coordinate parish activities, encourage parish participation in spiritual and apostolic life, and provides a forum for parish dialogue.

Meeting minutes
Council members
  • Fr. Steven ArismanPastor
  • Fr. Kenneth AhanonuParochial Vicar
  • Mary Jane Bauer
  • Rita Brinkman
  • Brad Genenbacher
  • Deacon Dennis Holbrook
  • Maureen MakarewiczPastoral Council Chairperson
  • Julie RadelSchool Principal
  • Aaron WeimanVice Chairman
  • Kevin Williams
  • Grant WilsonDirector of Religious Education
  • Deacon Wayne Zimmerman

Stewardship Council

The Stewardship Council is responsible for developing stewardship as a way of life at St. Francis. They evaluate the Stewardship efforts of the parish, assist with the Stewardship Renewal, and follow up with leaders concerning ministry participation.

Council members
  • Fr. Steven ArismanPastor
  • Mary Fitzsimmons
  • Rick Gengenbacher
  • Angela Gutting
  • Jane Haas
  • Sarah Hibbs
  • Mrs. Monica HinkamperChairperson
  • Roberta Meyer
  • Barb Nisbet
  • Marcia Steinkamp

Finance Council

The Finance Council advises the pastor on the parish budget and the care of the parish's financial resources.

  • Mr. Bruce BroemmelChairman

Liturgy Planning Committee

The Liturgy Planning Committee collaborates with the pastor on the spiritual and worship needs of the parish.

  • Jayna KlauserChairperson

School Advisory Board

The School Advisory Board advises and collaborates with the pastor and the principal on the needs of the parish grade school in areas of excellence in spiritual, academic and financial concerns.

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Board members
  • Fr. Steven ArismanPastor
  • Julie RadelPrincipal
  • Mandy Carpenter
  • Steve Eling
  • Nancy Geissler
  • Justin Gerhardt
  • Dr. Chris GillChief Administrative Leader, Quincy Catholic Schools
  • Lindsey Kelly
  • Nathan Lunt
  • Saleem Mamdani
  • Brock Sousa
  • Amber Terwelp
Called to serve?

There's a place for your gifts.

If you'd like to be considered for a council or committee, or simply want to get more involved, contact the parish office or browse our ministries.