Mr. Tory & Ms. Kristen Blum, Co-Coordinators for Youth Ministry
Tory and Kristen coordinate diocesan activities for youth and young adults and to support youth ministry in our parishes.
The Rev. Canon John Crosswaite, Canon to the Ordinary
John assists Bishop DeDe in discerning and implementing a vision for our diocesan mission and ministries, and in administering the work of the Diocese. He also works with clergy, congregations, districts and other groups to nurture leadership and foster healthy spiritual environments, and oversees the diocesan process for formation toward Holy Orders (priesthood and the diaconate).
Ms. Kathy Dengler, Coordinator, Diocesan Formation
Kathy coordinates diocesan events, particularly formation and training and resources for ministry. She also assists with church property matters.
Ms. Cathy Hobart, Controller
Cathy works with the Diocesan Board to oversee the diocesan budget. She is also the benefits administrator for the Diocese. Cathy can also assist parishes with questions related to payroll, employee benefits, and financial matters, including: pledges and assessments, 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, audits, and investments (including the Unified Investment Fund).
Ms. Kathleen McDaniel, Executive Assistant to the Bishop & Corporate Secretary
Kathleen oversees the Office of the Bishop and manages the Bishop’s calendar, including visitations. She also manages licensing for lay ministries, is the secretary for the Diocesan Board and the Commission on Ministry, and is the staff liaison for various committees and commissions.
Ms. Debbie Nettle, Receptionist/Secretary
Debbie serves as the receptionist for the diocesan office and keeps diocesan contact records up-to-date. She also staffs the Board of the Foundation of the Diocese and the Board of the Episcopal Fund for Human Need.
Ms. Meredith Kadet Sanderson, Director of Communications
(315) 474-6596 x130 (office) | (315) 569-3767 (mobile) | e-mail
Meredith oversees all diocesan communications, including The Messenger, this website, and social media accounts. She is the primary press contact for the Diocese. She also provides parishes with advice and support around communications strategy.
The Rev. Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, Canon for Transition and Church Development
office: (315) 474-6596 x129 | e-mail
Carrie works with clergy and congregations in times of transition, and collaborates with the clergy, laity and congregations of our diocese to cultivate and grow dynamic, healthy, invitational congregations and ministries that are relevant to their contexts and deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Special Ministries Staff
Secretary of Convention
The Rev. John Martinichio | e-mail
Ephaphtha Mission Chapel of the Deaf
The Very Rev. Peter Williams, Vicar
Phone: (315) 727-8189
Video Phone: (315) 679-4216
e-mail Fr. Peter