Clergy & Staff
Pastor
Fr. Tom Fangman has served in the Archdiocese of Omaha as a parish priest since his ordination. A native of Omaha, he attended Christ the King, Creighton Prep and graduated from Kansas University. Then he attended Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis where he earned two Master’s degrees: Counseling and Theology. Father Tom was ordained a priest in 1992 by Archbishop Daniel Sheehan and his first assignment was at St. Philip Neri in north Omaha. Next he became Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Norfolk, Nebraska where he was also a Theology teacher at Norfolk Catholic. Father Tom became Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Omaha in 1998. In 2016, he joined St. Patrick's Parish as its Pastor.
Fr. Tom Fangman
tfangman@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)289-4289
Fr. Tom Fangman has served in the Archdiocese of Omaha as a parish priest since his ordination. A native of Omaha, he attended Christ the King, Creighton Prep and graduated from Kansas University. Then he attended Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis where he earned two Master’s degrees: Counseling and Theology. Father Tom was ordained a priest in 1992 by Archbishop Daniel Sheehan and his first assignment was at St. Philip Neri in north Omaha. Next he became Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Norfolk, Nebraska where he was also a Theology teacher at Norfolk Catholic. Father Tom became Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Omaha in 1998. In 2016, he joined St. Patrick's Parish as its Pastor.
Fr. Tom Fangman
tfangman@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)289-4289
Associate Pastor
Hello, my name is Fr. Patrick Moser. I serve as Associate Pastor at St. Patrick’s Parish since my ordination to the priesthood June 2nd, 2019. I am the fourth of seven children born to my parents, Edward and Sandy Moser, and I am from St. Teresa of Avila parish in Clearwater, NE. I enjoy working on the farm, reading, and spending time outdoors.
I don’t remember exactly when I first thought about being a priest “when I grew up,” but I remember thinking I might be “(something)…or a priest” a few times in grade school. I attended high school at Pope John Central Catholic in Elgin, NE, but I did not feel a call to the priesthood at that time. After graduating high school in 2006, I attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanized Systems Management in 2010.
I participated in a bible study on campus and several mission trips during my time there, and I began to feel God tugging me toward the priesthood in my final two years of college. I fought my call for a few years, but I finally entered Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, MO in 2012. I have enjoyed the opportunity to grow in my faith and apply the study of Theology to my prayer and daily life, as well as the brotherhood I share with the other seminarians. I was ordained a transitional deacon on May 26, 2017 before completing my seminary formation this May.
Please feel free to ask me about my journey with Christ, or about my discernment or about vocations in general, and I ask for your patience as I learn your names. I am excited to be assigned to St. Patrick’s Parish, and I look forward to meeting all of you.
Fr. Patrick Moser
pmoser@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)938-4902
Hello, my name is Fr. Patrick Moser. I serve as Associate Pastor at St. Patrick’s Parish since my ordination to the priesthood June 2nd, 2019. I am the fourth of seven children born to my parents, Edward and Sandy Moser, and I am from St. Teresa of Avila parish in Clearwater, NE. I enjoy working on the farm, reading, and spending time outdoors.
I don’t remember exactly when I first thought about being a priest “when I grew up,” but I remember thinking I might be “(something)…or a priest” a few times in grade school. I attended high school at Pope John Central Catholic in Elgin, NE, but I did not feel a call to the priesthood at that time. After graduating high school in 2006, I attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanized Systems Management in 2010.
I participated in a bible study on campus and several mission trips during my time there, and I began to feel God tugging me toward the priesthood in my final two years of college. I fought my call for a few years, but I finally entered Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, MO in 2012. I have enjoyed the opportunity to grow in my faith and apply the study of Theology to my prayer and daily life, as well as the brotherhood I share with the other seminarians. I was ordained a transitional deacon on May 26, 2017 before completing my seminary formation this May.
Please feel free to ask me about my journey with Christ, or about my discernment or about vocations in general, and I ask for your patience as I learn your names. I am excited to be assigned to St. Patrick’s Parish, and I look forward to meeting all of you.
Fr. Patrick Moser
pmoser@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)938-4902
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Deacon Deacon Jim Ricketts (402)333-6667 |
Deacon Deacon Jay Wingler (402)289-4289 |
Deacon Dan Perchal |
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Director of Operations
Vicki Payton joined St. Pat’s staff in April, 2007 as the Business Manager and recently became, Director of Operations. Prior to St. Patrick’s, she worked in the insurance, manufacturing and delivery industries, performing various roles including management, accounting, customer service, scheduling and dispatching. Vicki is responsible for the church and school’s finances and human resources. This includes budget preparation and management of funds. She reports the parish and school finances to the Finance Committee and parishioners. A parishioner of St. Patrick’s, Vicki and her husband, Jeff, enjoy spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also occupies her time with gardening, quilting and riding with her husband on his motorcycle. Mrs. Vicki Payton vpayton@stpatselkhorn.org (402)938-4901 |
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Director of Music and Liturgy
Anna Kolterman grew up in Blair, NE, graduated from Marian High School as well as nursing school at Creighton University. In high school and college, she was an enthusiastic singer at Sacred Heart Church and it is there that she began planning music for liturgies and where she met her dear friend, Fr. Tom Fangman. She continued her education in music liturgy as she began her nursing career, planning and coordinating liturgies in the cities of Pittsburgh and San Diego. She returned to Omaha and accepted a position as director of music liturgy at Christ the King Church. She completed 14 years of service there. Anna married her husband, Shawn and together they are raising their 5 beautiful daughters; Juliet, and Cecilia, who attend Marian High School, and Eleanor, Marielle, and Francesca who attend St. Cecilia Elementary School. Anna no longer works as a NICU nurse. She has been blessed to work with kids of all ages at Christ the King and Marian High School where she has worked as the liturgist and worship choir director in their campus ministry department for the last 6 years. Anna feels that is wonderful to be a part of this musical parish, full of singing people of all ages! She gives thanks to God who has led her to St. Patrick’s to be a part of the community and with a grateful heart, she looks forward to many life-giving liturgies with all! Mrs. Anna Kolterman akolterman@stpatselkhorn.org (402) 938-4904 |
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Faith Formation Director
Erin Keller joins St. Patrick's staff as Director of Faith Formation. The new Faith Formation Office will oversee Religious Formation, Youth, Young Adult and Adult Ministry. Prior to joining St. Patrick's staff, Erin became involved in St. Patrick's Faith Formation as a parent of a kindergartner last year when she helped to introduce the students to monthly adoration times. Erin was blessed to be led into a deep relationship with Jesus at the age of four, and has enjoyed walking with others in their relationship with Mary and the Three Persons of the Trinity. Erin is the founder and president of One Heart~One Fire Ministries, Inc., which was founded in response to Pope Benedict XVI’s call for a New Evangelization, to provide adults with tools to journey with children and teens into God’s heart. Erin works with Evangelium Institute to provide space and opportunity for Catholic School faculty and staff to encounter God’s heart and truth for them. Erin is also a spiritual director, retreat director, and author. Erin graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a BA in English, as well as secondary education endorsements in English, Drama, Speech and Debate. She also holds Masters in Christian Spirituality with a Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats from Creighton University. Erin and her husband, Dave Keller, are blessed with five amazing children, four young adults, as well as a son in law, and their youngest son Keegan, who is a student at St. Patrick's School. Erin is excited and honored to be a part of what God has in store for St. Patrick's Parish family. Mrs. Erin Keller ekeller@stpatselkhorn.org (402)289-4289 |
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Religious Formation Coordinator
Amanda Pfeifer is an energetic and driven community leader with a desire to serve her Heavenly Father, bring others to Jesus and help make the world a better place. She is a busy mom to two boys, Harrison and Tommy, and has happily married for over ten years to Aaron. They have been members of the parish for almost 10 years. Amanda worked part time in the office of Religious Formation at St. Patrick’s since February 2020. She most recently served as President of the Women of St. Patrick’s and continues to lead the parish Human Needs Committee. Amanda also serves monthly leading the Faith Formation program for the women of the Bethlehem House. Prior to her role a homemaker and community volunteer, Amanda was a logistics professional. She spent a decade working for a Fortune 200 company in various leadership roles in Finance, Commercial Pricing and Sales. Her responsibilities included oversight of operations and the management of a large and diverse team of employees in the US and Mexico. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Creighton University. Amanda is honored to be a part of God’s plan for Faith Formation at St. Patrick’s to use her time and talents to bring the children and families of the parish to the heart of Jesus. Mrs. Amanda Pfeifer apfeifer@stpatselkhorn.org (402)289-4947 |
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Family Faith Formation - Curriculum & Retreats
Hello, my name is Amanda Hoeke (pronounced hooky - like in playing hooky from school.) I am excited to be a part of the St. Patrick's family! I am looking forward to being at St. Pat's to help with anything you and your family may need on your spiritual journey! My husband, Matthew I have been married for 21 years and are newly empty nesters, as both our sons are in college this year. Keaton (age 20) is attending Hasting College and Cason (age 18) is attending UNL. I am a former DRE and found I miss ministry immensely. I was very blessed recently to be asked to help in the Faith Formation Office at St Pat's! I have found, with all my new spare time, that I love to read, walk the dog, and attend theater, music, and sporting events of any kind! Mrs. Amanda Hoeke ahoeke@stpatselkhorn.org (402)289-4947 |
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Religious Formation Administrator
Christine Kerr came to St. Patrick’s a year ago from Florida, where for ten years she was the Director of Religious Education, Adult Faith Formation and Youth Ministry in two parishes in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Prior to that she worked in parish religious education, music ministry and parish/pastoral councils in the Archdiocese of Miami for three decades. After the passing of her husband, Chris devoted her focus to her daughter’s education, and chose Marian High School as an excellent home for Alana’s college preparations. She also has an adult son, David, who travels the U.S. for business. Both Chris and Alana love performing arts, and have participated fully in it over the years. Chris’ biggest passion is empowering children and youth to live the fullest life they can dream, respecting their relationship with God, others, community and self, and to grow knowing that they have made the world a good place because they were part of it. Ms. Chris Kerr ckerr@stpatselkhorn.org (402)289-4947 |
Faith Formation Minister - Adult/Young Adult
My name is Adam Stephenson and I previously held the roll of SPY—Youth Minister at St. Pat’s. I'm
originally from Gypsum, Kansas. My wife Rachael and I moved to Omaha in 2009 to follow my career as a Sports Performance Coach and hers as a teacher, now an administrator. We are members of St. Charles Borromeo in Gretna and have five kids who are constantly attached to our hips! Over the years, I've enjoyed many hobbies, but found that they would inevitably lead to boredom, an unfulfilled feeling, or lack true meaning. My one true hobby has been Jesus. He's been the only thing in my life (along with my family) that has negated the previous roadblocks. I'm excited for the opportunity to help others realize that this opportunity is very real and of utmost importance in their lives as it has been in mine.
Mr. Adam Stephenson
astephenson@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)289-4289
My name is Adam Stephenson and I previously held the roll of SPY—Youth Minister at St. Pat’s. I'm
originally from Gypsum, Kansas. My wife Rachael and I moved to Omaha in 2009 to follow my career as a Sports Performance Coach and hers as a teacher, now an administrator. We are members of St. Charles Borromeo in Gretna and have five kids who are constantly attached to our hips! Over the years, I've enjoyed many hobbies, but found that they would inevitably lead to boredom, an unfulfilled feeling, or lack true meaning. My one true hobby has been Jesus. He's been the only thing in my life (along with my family) that has negated the previous roadblocks. I'm excited for the opportunity to help others realize that this opportunity is very real and of utmost importance in their lives as it has been in mine.
Mr. Adam Stephenson
astephenson@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)289-4289
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Faith Formation Minister - Part Time
My name is Jim Greufe and my family and I have been members of St. Patrick's for 21 years. My wife Nancy and I are blessed with six children, including five young adults and one teen. I have been a religious formation catechist for 20 years and currently serve as a member of the parish finance committee. I served on two parish capital campaign committees and hosted many Alpha courses in the parish, as well as in Nebraska prisons. Prior to my role as an Adult Faith Formation Minister here at St. Pat’s, I had a 36-year career in commercial and agricultural banking. I am excited to assist our parish family as we walk together on our lifelong faith journey. Mr. Jim Greufe jgreufe@stpatselkhorn.org (402)289-4289 |
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Faith Formation Minister-Youth
Hello! My name is Johnny Murray. I’m a Nebraska guy born and raised in Omaha. I graduated from Burke High School in 2013. I went on to UNO, where I graduated with a double major in Marketing and Music Entrepreneurship. After working the past few years in the radio industry, God placed in my heart the call to Youth Ministry. My love for Christ is deep, and I all I want to do is talk about how great, loving, merciful, and caring our Lord is with others. It is important for our youth to have their hearts opened to the love of our Lord, and I am incredibly excited that God has blessed me with this opportunity! The Lord has blessed me in many ways, including introducing me to my beautiful fiancé, Morgan, and we will be married on December, 12th, 2020 at our parish of St. Gerald’s. I look so forward to meeting you all! Mr. Johnny Murray jmurray@stpatselkhorn.org (402)289-4289 |
Stewardship and Development Director
Jessica has been a parishioner for over 18 years when she and Bill were married here! Jessica's family has been active in the parish community for many years (since 1976!) . Jessica has two children who have attended St. Patrick's, Paige and Trey. Over the years Jessica has done Development work for Marian High School and corporate recruiting. She has a love of music, a degree in theater and a passion for helping others find their place at St. Patrick's. This all adds up to one busy lady who loves to plan gatherings and help others!
Mrs. Jessica Pulte
jpulte@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)938-4905
Jessica has been a parishioner for over 18 years when she and Bill were married here! Jessica's family has been active in the parish community for many years (since 1976!) . Jessica has two children who have attended St. Patrick's, Paige and Trey. Over the years Jessica has done Development work for Marian High School and corporate recruiting. She has a love of music, a degree in theater and a passion for helping others find their place at St. Patrick's. This all adds up to one busy lady who loves to plan gatherings and help others!
Mrs. Jessica Pulte
jpulte@stpatselkhorn.org
(402)938-4905
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Assistant Business Manager /Safe Environment Coordinator
Lisa moved to Omaha in 1986 from LeMars, Iowa to pursue a career in Accounting. She provides accounting services for a client two days a week and the rest of the week, she works part-time in the parish business office. Lisa also serves as St. Patrick’s Safe Environment Coordinator. Her family includes her husband, Mike, and her two daughters, Hannah and Chloe. They joined St. Patrick’s parish in 2002. her daughters are both St. Patrick’s School graduates. Mrs. Lisa Seidl lseidl@stpatselkhorn.org (402)938-4908 |
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