It always helps to know who to turn to for various information.
Staff can be reached at 253-922-7882 (we’ll respond as soon as possible),
or through the e-mail addresses provided below.
We are always glad to serve you!
St. Martin of Tours Parish Staff
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Father cal christiansen
Pastor
I was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and raised mainly in a German-Canadian household, speaking both English and German. In the early 1980s, I moved with my family to Washington State and grew up on the Olympic Peninsula. I first attended the University of Washington, then transferred to St. Martin’s University, where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies/Theology. I entered St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, California, and I was ordained to the priesthood in 2008.
Upon ordination, I served in the Tacoma family of parishes for two years as a Vicar, St. Rose in Longview for three years as a Priest Administrator, and St. Pius X for eleven years as a Pastor. I am currently a doctoral candidate at the Clough School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College.
Having studied Spanish extensively in Mexico and lived and ministered there during two periods in my priesthood, I have joyfully served our Hispanic communities in the Archdiocese in various ways within the parish setting and at the Archdiocesan level as well. Becoming a Catholic in high school, I bring to the faith the excitement and enthusiasm of a convert. This zeal and enthusiasm for our Catholic Christian Faith has followed me into the priesthood.
When not actively engaged in ministry and academics, I love running, bicycling, skiing, backpacking, occasionally sneaking out to see a good movie and spending time with families. I am incredibly excited to serve each of you as your new pastor, and have great hope and expectant faith for the great work that our Lord will accomplish in our midst!
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Deacon Pat Kelley
Deacon
Deacon Pat was ordained in November 2003. He and his wife Lory have been married since 1983. They are blessed with five grown kids and four granddaughters. Deacon Pat and Lory enjoy working together in their ministry here at St Martin of Tours. They work in family ministries, Sacramental Preparation, and different aspects of the liturgical life of the Church.
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Debbie Morgan
Pastoral Associate for Administration
Debbie was born and raised in Eastern Washington. She is married to Tom and has 2 adult children, Sarah Mae & Paul, both of whom are All Saints School graduates.
She spent 25 years as the Administrative Assistant at the Fife campus of All Saints Catholic School. She loved working with the dedicated teachers and staff, as well as the students and families who came through the doors of the school every day. Debbie lives in Puyallup and in her spare time enjoys gardening, walking, photography, baking pies and scrapbooking. She is thrilled to be part of such a dedicated and hard-working Parish and School staff.
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Terri Nido
Pastoral Assistant for Children & Youth Ministries
Terri works as a certified catechist for children and youth ministries at St. Martin of Tours Parish. She is directly responsible for volunteer teachers and assistants to cover classes annually for over 130 children and youth in Faith Formation classes, as well as ensuring the continuation of our vibrant Parish life events. Her skills at organization and leadership make our Religious Education programs lively and faith-filled!
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Christopher wood
administrative assistant
A lifelong Catholic, Christopher was blessed to have received a Catholic education throughout elementary and high school, as well as obtaining the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage all within the Archdiocese of Seattle. He enjoys living in Western Washington and being part of this dynamic Archdiocese.
In his spare time, Christopher enjoys reading, listening to music, watching films and (when not too cold or rainy) taking in many of Washington's beautiful state and local parks!
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joevanny davis
APPRENTICE
Joevanny was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, and graduated from Fife High School. In 2023, he began attending the University of Washington in Seattle to pursue a Bachelor's in Business Administration.
He is the oldest of three and was formerly a runner. As an aspiring body builder, he spends his free time lifting and working out. He also enjoys spending time outside of work with his fellow Apprentices, Andrew and Denny. His goal is to support the community and make a difference by serving those in need wherever he is called.
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andrew lam
APPRENTICE
Andrew was born in Seattle, Washington, and was raised in Fife. He has two brothers and one sister, making him the middle child. After graduating from Fife High School, he began attending the University of Washington in Tacoma.
In his spare time Andrew likes to work out, play basketball, and spend time with his fellow Apprentices, Joevanny and Denny. Helping around the Parish and Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy makes him look forward to assisting the community.
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Jonathan cheever
visiting seminarian for summer 2024
Jonathan Cheever is a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Seattle who will be assisting at our Parish Family in various ways such as Liturgy, Sacramental Prep and continuing education classes, and community outreach. He will also be developing his Spanish and learning more about Hispanic ministry. Jonathan is in theological studies at Mt. Angel Seminary in Oregon.
Jonathan grew up at St. Mark Church in Shoreline, Washington. He first joined seminary in 2011, and in 2016 he stepped away from the seminary program. For 7 years, he worked in residential remodeling as a carpenter and recently rejoined the seminary program this past year. His hobbies include hiking, golfing, skiing, biking, running, and swimming. Jonathan will be with us through the middle of August, whereupon he will return to Mt. Angel to resume his studies.
