Pastoral Leadership Council

Mary Pat O’Leary

St. Alphonsus Parish

I grew up in North Dakota with three siblings, two sisters and a brother. I’ve been a part of St. Alphonsus for over 35 years. I am a registered nurse, and I enjoy reading, writing, and learning theology.

Michael Corcoro, Chairperson

St. Alphonsus Parish

I’ve been a lifelong member of St. Alphonsus Parish – received my First Communion and Confirmation and got married at St. Alphonsus. Our four children all graduated from the parish school. I work in IT at Starbucks and enjoy long-distance cycling. I'm currently in the Deacon Formation Program, finishing my first year, and hope to be ordained in 2029 to serve our new, combined parish.

Olivia Raese

St. Alphonsus Parish

I've been part of the St. Alphonsus community since 2018 and have two kids at St. Alphonsus School. I help lead the monthly women’s group and organized our first Lenten cold plunge at Golden Gardens. I work as a risk management consultant and lead team members in contractual risk transfer decision-making for real estate and construction projects across the U.S. Outside of work, I love working out, cooking, and checking out the local music scene.

Brian Beach

St. Benedict Parish

My family has been part of St. Benedict Parish for about 15 years. My son is a Bishop Blanchet sophomore and a St. Benedict graduate, and my daughter is currently in middle school at St. Ben. We’ve been active in the parish through various ministries, and I’ve served on the Finance Council for eight years. I’m a pharmacist and co-own Kelley-Ross Pharmacies in Seattle. I enjoy traveling, being outside, and watching my kids play sports.

Nausica Zorzi

St. Benedict Parish

I’ve lived in Wallingford with my husband since 2008, and we’ve been part of the St. Benedict community ever since, with our two boys attending St. Benedict School since they were four. I work as Associate Dean for Business and Accounting at North Seattle College and teach business at Green River College. I love cycling, working from coffee shops, and bringing people together, especially old friends.

Philip Orquia

St. Benedict Parish

I'm an engineer at Astronics AES and a proud Dad to three wonderful kids who all went to St. Benedict School and to a playful 4-year-old corgi. I was born and raised in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. I attended the University of Washington in Seattle, where I met my wife. We've been St. Benedict parishioners since 1993. I serve as a cantor, eucharistic minister, choir member, and Parish Council member. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, practicing arnis (Filipino martial arts), making rosaries, and singing.

Joe Sullivan 

St. John the Evangelist Parish

I’ve been a parishioner at St. John for about 15 years. My wife and I have two children—a 6-year-old kindergartener at St. John School and a 2-year-old. I’m the Vice President of Operations for an experiential marketing and custom exhibit builder. I enjoy gardening, traveling, and trying to keep up with my kids.

Olga Sala Torra

St. John the Evangelist Parish

I’m originally from Barcelona, Spain and moved to Seattle in 2002. I have been working at Fred Hutch ever since, in a lab focused on leukemia genetics and affordable diagnostics for blood diseases. I met my husband here in Seattle and we have four teenage children, all St. John School students since preschool; our youngest will graduate next year. We've been parishioners at St. John since 2010. I enjoy reading, entertaining, and traveling with my family whenever we can.

Teresa Lombardi, Secretary

St. John the Evangelist Parish

I've been a parishioner at St. John for 43 years. Both of my children attended St. John School and are now off exploring the world in their own ways. I'm a proud grandparent to six wonderful grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. I’m still working full-time as a curriculum creator in the field of mammography.

I love to learn and read, and lately, I’ve been exploring my creative side by making handmade greeting cards.

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