Fr. Dewayne Messenger
Pastor
Fr. Dewayne Messenger was ordained as a priest in 2009. He served as the founding Pastor of All Souls ECC in Reading, PA before being called as the Pastor of St. Jerome's in Tulsa. Before being ordained, Fr. Dewayne served as a Chaplain Resident at the Reading Hospital in PA and at Capital Hospice/Palliative Care in VA. He earned his MDiv from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2007.
Br. Ray Knapp, ofr
Deacon
Br. Ray Knapp, ofr, was professed into the ECC Franciscans of Reconciliation in 2012, and ordained as a deacon in 2013. He served as Deacon at All Souls in Reading, PA before coming to Tulsa to serve at St Jerome’s in 2014. Br Ray serves as the Special Assistant to Bishop Rafe Adams, ofr, our Diocesan Bishop. He received an Advanced Certificate in Franciscan Studies from The Franciscan Institute of St Bonaventure University and a Certificate in Education for Ministry (EfM) from The School of Theology of the University of the South. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2010 after serving over 34 years.
David Mancilla
Junior Vice President
As the Junior Vice President, David helps oversee the church's belongings and property. He also assists the Pastor in providing oversite.
David was instrumental in bringing our church into being. He serves as a leader in worship and assists Father Dewayne in providing Pastoral support.