Pastoral Staff
Pastor:
Rev. John Sterling
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Fr. John Sterling was the fifth of seven children born to Elmer and Lavern Sterling. He was raised in Edgewood with his one brother and five sisters.
Rev. John Sterling
He attended St. Pius Grade School and St. Henry High School. Later he studied Aviation Administration at Northern Kentucky University. Through his high school and college years he worked at Kmart in Edgewood. After working for Delta Airlines for thirteen years he finally followed a call to the priesthood. He studied one year at St. Pius X Seminary and four years at Mt. St. Mary Seminary of the West. Ordained May 25th, 1996, he was first assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Agnes Parish in Ft. Wright. After two years he was assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Crescent Springs. From here he was assigned as Vocation Director for the diocese while living in residence at Mother of God Parish. For eight of these years he also served as Chaplain of Covington Catholic. From here he became Secretary to Bishop Foys, and then to be assigned to St. Edward in Cynthiana After two years as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph in Cold Spring, he came to St. Barbara Parish. He has fond memories of our parish from childhood and is very happy to be in such a vibrant, spirit-filled, growing community.
Deacon Bernard Kaiser
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Deacon Bernard Kaiser
Deacon Bernie Kaiser has served as a deacon for St. Barbara Parish since 1985 and a member of this parish since 1976. Having grown up in St. Aloysius Parish in a family of 14 children, Bernie learned early the value of being of service to others. Besides being married to his wife Linda for over 45 years, Bernie spent his professional career as a credit counselor, assisting people with their budgeting problems and acting as an intermediary between those in financial difficulty and their creditors. As a deacon, Bernie performs many invaluable services in our church community. He gives homilies and assists at Sunday Mass, performs Baptisms, witnesses weddings, and leads prayer and Communion Services. He is also available for spiritual guidance and the initial stages of marriage counseling. As we have all witnessed, Bernie is a man of deep faith who is happy just quietly serving the people of St. Barbara in whatever way he can.
Deacon Melville
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Deacon Melville
Deacon Chuck Melville is the newest member of the Pastoral Staff at St Barbara. He was ordained by Bishop Foys on April 17, 2010. Deacon Chuck and his wife Tina have been married for over 33 years and have two adult daughters, a son in law and two beautiful grandchildren. Prior to being assigned to St Barbara Parish, Chuck and Tina were members of St Timothy Parish in Union, KY. Deacon Chuck is the son of Chuck and Jean Melville Sr. of Southgate, KY. and is the oldest of 7 children. Deacon Chuck spent his career in public service, in the field of law enforcement, and continues it by serving the people of St Barbara’s through his ministry. His responsibilities include, assisting at Mass, leading the RCIA program, assisting with CCD, performing Baptisms and Funeral Services, and the preparation of couples for Marriage.
