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Parish Staff

Pastoral Ministry Staff

Father Jesús David Trujillo-LunaFather Jesús David Trujillo Luna: Was born in Guadalupe, Huila, Colombia (South America) on April 30, 1968. He is the eight of ten children (7 boys and 3 girls). His parents: Lisandro & Maria. Made his religious profession in Bogota, Colombia for the Society of St. Paul, 1989; studied philosophy at Archdiocesan Seminary of Bogota, 1989; studied humanities and earned degree in theology, 1997, from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Worked for four years as graphic editor and designer for books and bulletins published by Bishops Conference of Latin America in Bogota; served for 16 years as a Boy Scout leader in Colombia. His primary hobbies and interests: Reading, play soccer, basketball, tennis, camping and the computers. When he came to USA served in St. Bernadette's Church, Cedartown, September 1997-December 1998. Fr. JD was ordained priest on December 19, 1998, for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. His first assignment was in St. Thomas Aquinas, Alpharetta, GA. From January 1999- June 2004. Served as a Secretary for the National Association of Hispanic Priests (ANSH) for two years. Became Pastor of Saint Joseph in Dalton on June 17, 2004. 

Father Jose Angel Marquez GomezFather Juan de Dios Oliveros: He was born in Cabrera, Magdalena, Colombia, on March 8, 1967, his parents are:  Tomás de Aquino Oliveros and María Consuelo Contreras.  He is the second of five children (three males and two women).  His elementary school was in Cabrera. He graduated from highschool in 1989 from Colegio Cooperativo de Bachillerato de Pedraza.  Between 1990 and 1994 he studied at the Seminary San José in Santa Marta and Seminary Cristo Sacerdote in La Ceja, Antioquia. On March 19, 1998  he was ordained as a Deacon, and on March 19, 1999 he was ordained as a Priest by Bishop Ugo Eugenio Puccini, Bishop of Dioceses of Santa Marta.  In 2002 he got his degree in Philosophy and Religious Sciences  by Catholic University of East (Rionegro - Antioquia).  In 2006 the University of  Atlántico (Barranquilla - Colombia) granted his titles as a University Teacher, Educational Administration and oral and written expression. He has performed his services as a Teacher and Chaplain of different schools of his Diocese.  Parochial Vicar of María Auxiliadora, Pastor of San Antonio (Cerro de San Antonio), Pastor of San José (Sitio Nuevo). Parochial Vicar at the Sacrarium Cathedral and Saint Michael (Santa Marta) and finally as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Carrolton, GA. On July 2008 He was assigned as Parochial Vicar for St. Joseph’s in Dalton.

Parish Administration Staff

Sarah CampioneSarah Campione: Sarah has been the bookkeeper at St. Joseph's for 5 years. She is originally from Michigan, and has been in Georgia for 10 years. She comes from a very large Italian family; She is the 13th of 13 children. As a staff member at our parish she is required to take on many tasks. If she can be of any assistance to you as a member of our parish family, please let her know.

Edy BrownEdy Brown: Edy is the secretary at St. Joseph's during the week. She has been working with us since February, 2005. Edy is from Colombia, South America, and has been living in Georgia for almost five years. Edy is married to Steve. Edy studied Business Administration in Colombia and on December 2004, she got the equivalency as a Bachelor's Degree in Business from WES, New York. If you require any kind of assistance about our services, she will be always ready to help you.
Andres VegaAndres Vega: Andres is responsible for maintenance of our facility. Andres is native of Michoacan, Mexico and has lived in Dalton for 5 years. He is married to Blanca and they have a three month old daughter, Nayeli. He is active member of our parish serving in different ministries: Pre-Marital talk (Natural Planning), Youth Group, Choir and talks for Quinceaeras.
Evelyn del Carmen MartinezEvelyn del Carmen Martinez: Was born and raised in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Came to Dalton in October 1999. Works for Dalton Pre-School as a pre-K teacher during the week. She is married with two children, Aileen, 6, and Bryan, 2. She is an active member at St. Joseph's Catholic church. Has worked weekends as a secretary at St. Joseph's since April 2007.
Religious Education Staff

Cathy BlevinsCathy Blevins: Cathy has been a parishioner at St. Joseph for 20 years and the Director of Religious Education for the past 8 years. Cathy is married to Ron for 26 years and they have three daughters. Jennie, 20; Megan, 17; and Kelsey, 15. Her hobbies include running, gardening and reading. Cathy feels privileged to have the opportunity to serve the St. Joseph's community in coordinating both the English and Spanish Religious Education Programs. Her door is always open if you have any suggestions or comments to share.

Robert FraneyRobert Franey: Information coming soon

Catholic Social Services

Anthony Rodri­guezAnthony Rodriguez: Anthony has been appointed the new Center Director of the Dalton Community Outreach Center at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Anthony comes to Catholic Social Services, Inc. from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Anthony expresses great enthusiasm for the challenges of his new assignment. I am happy to be working in Dalton. I am pleased to see the positive changes that are occurring in this community and the direction in which the Center is headed. It's great to be a part of an organization like Catholic Social Services, Inc. who prides themselves in providing help and creating hope for all people. He currently working towards a Master's in School Counseling at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Anthony is married to Susan Miller Rodriguez and is the son of Tony and Hilda Rodri­guez.



Staff Contacts - Call (706) 278-3107 then enter extension below

 

 

 

 
Pastoral Ministry Staff Extension Email Address
Pastor: Father Jesus David Trujillo-Luna 112     Contact Here
Deacon: Father Juan de Dios Oliveros 111     Contact Here


Parish Administration Staff


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Bookkeeper: Sarah Campione 115     Contact Here
Secretary: Edy Brown 101     Contact Here
Recptionist: Evelyn del Carmen Martinez 101     Contact Here
Maintenance: Andres Vega       Contact Here


Religious Education Staff


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Email Address

Director of Religious Education: Cathy Blevins 114     Contact Here
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Robert Franey  109     Contact Here


Catholic Social Services


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Web Address

Central Director: Anthony Rodriguez 106   www.cssatlanta.com
CSS Counselor: Marie Gonzalez     www.cssatlanta.com

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