25th anniversary
Father Christopher Holtmann
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: Bishop DuBourg High School; bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, University of Missouri-St. Louis, University of Missouri-Rolla; master’s of divinity, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
Ordination: May 27, 2000, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis by Archbishop Justin F. Rigali
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, Ascension, Chesterfield, 2000-04
Associate pastor All Saints, St. Peters, 2004-09
Parochial administrator, Good Shepherd, Hillsboro, 2009-10
Pastor, Good Shepherd, Hillsboro, 2010-19
Pastor, St. John Paul II, Affton, 2019-23
Pastor, St. Cletus, St. Charles, 2023-present
Father William Thess
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: Cardinal Glennon College and Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: May 27, 2000, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis by Archbishop Justin F. Rigali
Service in the archdiocese:
Associate pastor, St. Clement of Rome, Des Peres, 2000-03
Associate pastor, St. Vincent de Paul, Perryville, 2003-05
Associate pastor, Queen of All Saints, Oakville, 2005-08
Pastor, Holy Rosary, Warrenton, 2008-13
Pastor, St. Agnes, Bloomsdale, and St. Lawrence, Lawrenceton, 2013-18
Pastor, St. Joseph, Farmington, 2018-25
Parochial administrator, St. Catherine of Alexandria, Coffman, 2018-23
Dean, Southern Vicariate, Deanery 4, 2023-25
Pastor, St. Simon the Apostle, Green Park, 2025-present
Father Kristian Teater
Birthplace: Temple, Texas
Education: St. Louis University High School; Cardinal Glennon College; bachelor’s in theology from Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome; license in moral theology, Alphonsianum, Rome; doctorate in spiritual theology, Teresianum, Rome
Ordination: July 8, 2000, by Archbishop Justin F. Rigali at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral)
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Oakville, 2001-04
Instructor in moral theology, Paul VI Catechetical Institute, St. Louis, 2001-04
Adjunct spiritual director, Cardinal Glennon College, 2002-04
Adjunct spiritual director, St. John Vianney College Seminary, Rome, 2004-07
Assistant professor of spiritual theology, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 2009-present
Formation advisor, theology, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 2010-14 and 2018-19
Priest in residence, Immacolata, Richmond Heights, 2011-13
Dean of seminarians, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 2013-14
Parochial administrator, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Louis, 2015-16
Formation advisor, Cardinal Glennon College, 2015-19
Pastor, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Louis, 2016-19
Director of spiritual formation and spiritual director, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 2019-present
50th anniversary
Msgr. Gregory Mikesch
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: May 24, 1975, at the Saint Louis Cathedral by Cardinal John J. Carberry
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Paul, Fenton, 1975-77
Associate pastor, Holy Redeemer, Webster Groves, 1977-83
Associate pastor, St. William, Woodson Terrace, 1983-84
Associate pastor, Ascension, Chesterfield, 1984-90
Associate pastor, St. Luke the Evangelist, Richmond Heights, 1990-91
Associate pastor, Corpus Christi, Jennings, 1991-92
Associate pastor, Assumption, O’Fallon, 1992-94
Pastor, Good Shepherd, Ferguson, 1994-2005
Pastor, St. Alban Roe, Wildwood, 2005-12
Vice rector for formation and formation advisor for the theology program, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 2012-19
Senior associate pastor, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, 2019-23
Retired priest in residence, St. John the Beloved Disciple and St. Joseph, Imperial, 2023-present
About Msgr. Gregory Mikesch: Msgr. Mikesch served on the Annual Catholic Appeal Council for nine years, and on the archdiocesan Finance Council. He currently serves on the board of Vision of Peace Hermitages, an archdiocesan-owned retreat center in Pevely, and ministers to guests there.
Father James Michler
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: Christian Brothers College High School, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: May 24, 1975, at the Saint Louis Cathedral by Cardinal John J. Carberry
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Casimir, Hathaway Manor, 1975-80
Associate pastor, St. Angela Merici, Florissant, 1980-83
Associate pastor, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Louis, 1983-88
Associate pastor, Cathedral of Saint Louis, 1988-90
Pastor, St. Dominic Savio, Affton, 2000-02
Priest in residence, St. Cecilia, St. Louis, 2020-22
Retired priest in residence, St. Cecilia, St. Louis, 2023-present
Service outside of the archdiocese: Latin America Apostolate, Bolivia; language studies in Cochabamba and pastor of Maria Reina in La Paz, 1991-99
Latin America Apostolate, Bolivia; associate pastor at Maria Reina Parish in La Paz, 2002-22
About Father James Michler: Father Michler also has been involved with Marriage Encounter in Bolivia and in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Msgr. Ted Wojcicki
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: May 24, 1975, at the Saint Louis Cathedral by Cardinal John J. Carberry
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Joseph, Cottleville, 1975-79
Faculty, St. Dominic High School, O’Fallon, 1975-79
Graduate studies, University of San Francisco, 1979-83
Administrative internship, John F. Kennedy High School, 1983
Part-time associate pastor, Assumption, Mattese, 1983
Part-time associate pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bellefontaine Neighbors, 1983-85
Assistant principal, Rosary High School, north St. Louis County, 1983-85
Administrator, St. Francis Borgia High School, Washington, 1985-90
Pastor, St. Ann, Clover Bottom, 1985-90
Pastor, St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Louis, 1990-2002
Assistant superintendent for secondary schools, archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education, 1990-95
Director of pastoral planning, Archdiocese of St. Louis, 1995-2002
President-rector, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 2002-10
Dean, St. Charles Deanery, 2010-2016
Pastor, Immaculate Conception, Dardenne Prairie, 2010-present
60th anniversary
Father Dennis J. Doyle
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: Christian Brothers College High School, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: April 3, 1965, by Cardinal Joseph Ritter at St. Louis Priory
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Louis, 1965-71
Associate director, Mission Office/Society for the Propagation of the Faith, 1969-80
Part-time associate pastor, Immaculate Conception, St. Louis, 1971-72
Part-time associate pastor, Our Lady of the Presentation, Overland, 1972-75
Part-time associate pastor, St. Patrick, University City, 1975-79
Part-time associate pastor, St. John, Apostle and Evangelist, St. Louis, 1979
Part-time associate pastor, St. Luke the Evangelist, Richmond Heights, 1979-80
Part-time associate pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord, St. Louis, 1980-81
Associate pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord, St. Louis, 1981-85
Pastor, Corpus Christi, Jennings, 1985-93
Pastor, Sts. Joachim and Ann, St. Charles, 1993-2007
Pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Shrewsbury, 2007-14
Retired priest in residence, Christ Prince of Peace, Manchester, 2014-24
Retired, 2024
Father Timothy Foley
Birthplace: Richmond Heights
Education: St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: April 3, 1965, by Cardinal Joseph Ritter at St. Louis Priory
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Rose of Lima, De Soto, 1965-69
Associate pastor, St. Augustine, St. Louis, 1969
Associate pastor, St. Mary Magdalen, Brentwood, 1969-76
Associate pastor, St. Aloysius, Spanish Lake, 1976-78
Associate pastor, Our Lady of Providence, Crestwood, 1978-82
Pastor, St. Mark, St. Louis, 1982-89
Pastor, Sts. John and James, Ferguson, 1989-2002
Senior associate pastor, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Louis, 2002-03
Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle, Florissant, 2003-05
Pastor, Christ the King, University City, 2005-15
Retired priest in residence, Immaculate Conception, Arnold, 2015-22
Retired priest in residence, St. Monica, Creve Coeur, 2022-23
Retired priest in residence, St. James the Greater, St. Louis, 2023-24
Retired priest in residence, St. Stephen Protomartyr, St. Louis, 2024-present
About Father Timothy Foley: Father Foley also served on the archdiocesan Priests Council, women’s committee with the former archdiocesan Human Rights Office and the archdiocesan Peace and Justice Committee. He also is a part-time pastoral care chaplain at Mercy South.
Msgr. Edmund Griesedieck
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: Chaminade College Preparatory School, St. Louis University High School, Georgetown University, Cornell University, Immaculate Conception Seminary in Missouri, Theological College Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Ordination: April 3, 1965, by Cardinal Joseph Ritter at St. Louis Priory
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Roch, St. Louis, 1965-70
Associate pastor, Good Shepherd, Ferguson, 1970-72
Pastor, St. Mark, St. Louis, 1972-82
Administrator, St. Barbara, St. Louis, 1978-82
Pastor, St. Cronan, St. Louis, 1982-91
Pastor, St. Alban Roe, Wildwood, 1991-2003
Director, Catholic Renewal Center, 2003-13
Faculty, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 2003-2020
Retired priest in residence, Most Sacred Heart, Eureka, 2005-06
Retired priest in residence, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Louis, 2006-09
Retired, 2020-present
Father Thomas Robertson
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: April 3, 1965, by Cardinal Joseph Ritter at St. Louis Priory
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Barbara, St. Louis, 1965-70
Faculty, De Andreis High School, 1967-70
Associate pastor, St. Pius V, St. Louis, 1970-73
Associate pastor, St. Matthias, Lemay, 1973-80
Associate pastor, St. Raphael, St. Louis, 1980-87
Pastor, St. Bartholomew, Hazelwood, 1987-96
Pastor, St. Catherine of Alexandria, Riverview Gardens, 1996-2005
Pastor, St. George, Gardenville, 2005-17
Senior associate pastor, St. George, Gardenville, 2017-18
Senior associate pastor, St. Dominic Savio, Affton, 2017-18
Retired, 2018-present
About Father Thomas Robertson: Father Robertson was a part-time chaplain at the St. Louis VA Medical Center at Jefferson Barracks from 1978-1996.
Father Richard Tillman
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary, Saint Louis University (master’s in social work)
Ordination: April 3, 1965, by Cardinal Joseph Ritter at St. Louis Priory
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Ann Shrine, St. Louis, 1965-70
Administrator, St. Ann Shrine, St. Louis, 1970-72
Associate director of the archdiocesan Human Rights Commission, 1971-83
Part-time associate pastor, St. Philip Neri, St. Louis, 1972-75
Administrator, St. Philip Neri, St. Louis, 1975-83
Pastor, St. James, Potosi, 1983-89
Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Charles, 1989-2006
Pastor, St. Cecilia, St. Louis, 2006-09
Part-time preaching with the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging/Unbound, 2009-2021
Retired, 2013-present
Father Tillman has been living in a log cabin he restored in Cadet, and he regularly celebrates Masses for the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King.
Father John E. Vogler
Birthplace: St. Louis
Education: St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Cardinal Glennon College, Kenrick Seminary
Ordination: April 3, 1965, by Cardinal Joseph Ritter at St. Louis Priory
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor, St. Edward, St. Louis, 1965-71
Administrator, St. Edward, St. Louis, 1971-75
Prison ministry, 1974-2014
Chaplain, St. Louis City Jail and St. Louis County Correctional Institute, Gumbo, 1975-88
In residence, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Wellston, 1975-88
Pastor, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Wellston, 1988-92
Part-time associate pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bellefontaine Neighbors, 1992-2004
Administrator, Visitation/St. Ann Shrine, St. Louis, 2004-14
Spiritual advisor, Cursillo movement, 1972-2013
Team priest for Marriage Encounter, 1975-present
Retired from active ministry, 2014-present
About Father John Vogler: Father Vogler continues ministry with Marriage Encounter and Cursillo. He also regularly celebrates Mass at the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center in Pacific.
