Leadership

Clergy & Staff

Meet the team

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish is led by a team of individuals dedicated to our Parish Family. Our team of clergy and lay professionals are honored to live out their God-given vocations by serving our community.
We are here to assist everyone, if you need assistance please call or email our parish office:
(505) 892-1511 • receptionist@stanm.org

Priests

Rev. Dennis Garcia

Pastor

Rev. Kevin Obiesie

Vicar

Rev. Christopher Osuji

Vicar

Deacons

Rev. Mr. Jeff Schaff

Deacon & Director of Adult Education

Rev. Mr. Phil Kahle

Deacon & Director of Social Concerns

Rev. Mr. Edward Leyba

Deacon & Director of Youth & Young Adult

Rev. Mr. Roger Ayers

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Tom Tynan

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Frank Smith

Deacon

Directors

Sister Anne Abascal

School Principal

Steven Woodbury

Director of Music & Liturgy

Office Staff

Kari Jenkins

Administrative Assistant
to the Pastor

Mona Aguilar

Front Desk Reception

Catalina Davis

Childrens R.E. Assistant

Debbie Chavez

Office Manager

Cheri Bertram

Finance Manager

Toni McWatters

Business Office Asst.

Ben Walden

Communications Manager

Debra Ribera

Asst. to the Director of Marriage & Family Ministry

Levi Padilla

Facilities Manager

Ralph Chavez

Facilities Assistant