Meet the Staff at Saint Teresa of Avila Parish
Fr. J. Jerome Wild was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1981 by John Cardinal Krol. In 1985, Cardinal Krol, the Archbishop of Philadelphia, assigned Fr. Wild to post-graduate studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy to pursue a degree in Moral Theology. Fr. Wild completed his S.T.L. degree in 1988 and returned to priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Fr. Wild received the assignment to Pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in 2012.
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DEACON FRANK LALLY
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Lally and his wife Dolly live in Limerick Township. They have been associated with St. Teresa parish since 1977. They have three adult children and one grand-child. Deacon Lally recently retired from Nationwide Insurance concluding a career in information technology. Deacon Lally was ordained in 2009 and has served at St Teresa parish since his ordination.
URSULA LAWRENCE
Parish Secretary/Receptionist
Ursula is the welcoming face of Saint Teresa of Avila Parish, working at our front desk in the Church Office. She and her husband Francis live in Norristown and are members of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish where they raised three boys. Ursula retired in June from teaching for the Archdiocese for 26 years, with the last 20 years at Saint Eleanor/Holy Cross Regional on Collegeville. She is very happy to, once again, use her talents for the parish community.
ROBERT & ADRIANA PRESTER
Coordinators of Music Ministry
Robert & Adriana are sacred, classical and jazz musicians. They have been with our parish since 2018 after leaving Florida to be closer to their children. The Presters share their home with their home with their dog Bessie and three cats . In their spare time they enjoy hiking, aerial silk acrobatics, equestrian sports and growing their own food.
FRANK HUGHES
Parish Maintenance
Frank joined the staff in Fall 2017. He resides in Spring City with his wife where he raised 3 sons. Frank is retired after a career in the Philadelphia Carpenter's Union. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.
GINA MACDERMOTT
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor
Gina joined the staff at STA in January 2018 after 15 years in historic museum management in Savannah, GA. She is a registered nurse and a graduate of Chestnut Hill College and Gwynedd Mercy College.
FATHER JERRY WILD, STL, MA, MDiv
Our Pastor
RENEE HASSE
Coordinator of Faith Formation
Renee joined the staff of STA in April 2021.
She has been a member of STA Parish since 2001 and has served in the Parish Religious Education Program since 2011. She also participates in the CLOW ministry and is an Extraordinary Minister. Renee resides with her family in Royersford.
KATHY DESTEFANO
Parish Secretary
Kathy joined the staff of STA in March, 2023. She comes to us with a background in parish office work. Kathy lives in King of Prussia where she is a member of Sacred Heart Parish. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandson.
