Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Staff

Front row (l-r): C. Moore, Deacon Gotell, Father Driscoll, Sister Currie
Back row (l-r): B. Meehan, M. Kirkpatrick, L. MacGregor

Father Driscoll
Rev Vernon F. Driscoll is the Holy Family Parish Administrator.



Besides the pastor, two permanent deacons serve the Amherst parishes.

Deacon Hartnett Deacon Rick Hartnett serves in liturgical ministry when available. His primary ministry is with the Charismatic Renewal of Atlantic Canada and is based at the Between the Hearts Renewal Center in Fort Lawrence, Nova Scotia.
Deacon Gotell Deacon Howard Gotell serves our parish as a full time Pastoral Associate working in collaboration with the parish administrator.


Mrs. Maria Kirkpatrick is the parish secretary.

Mrs. Charlene Moore is the Coordinator of Religious Education for children.

Mr. Bill Meehan is our custodian who cares for our parish properties.

All staff members are considered to be part of the Pastoral Team serving our communities.