About Us
Father Francis Dias, Pastor
Fr. Francis is from Sri Lanka. He is the oldest child in his family and has one brother and one sister. Sri Lanka, which is known as Ceylon, is a small but beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. It is a Buddhist country with two languages, three ethnic groups and four religions—Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity (which was introduced in 1505 by the Portuguese). At present, Christians are the minority and make up only 7% of the total population of the 21 million people who call Sri Lanka home.
Fr. Francis came to the United States in 2015. He has served at Sacred Heart Parish, Marshfield, at Immaculate Conception Parish, Eau Claire, and St. Joseph’s Parish in Friendship, where he served from July 2016 until June 30th, 2020.
Fr. Francis came to the United States in 2015. He has served at Sacred Heart Parish, Marshfield, at Immaculate Conception Parish, Eau Claire, and St. Joseph’s Parish in Friendship, where he served from July 2016 until June 30th, 2020.
Sheelagh School, Faith Formation Coordinator - St. Michael
Samantha Zeitler, Faith Formation Coordinator - St. John
Tricia Fischer, Financial Secretary, St. Michael Parish
Tricia was raised on a dairy farm in Suring, Wisconsin. In 1984, she graduated from Suring High School. Tricia attended Carroll College where she graduated with a degree in Biology. She worked for 9 1/2 years at the Oconto County Land Conservation Department before leaving to spend time with her family and work on the family farm. She married Phil Fischer in 1991 and they have three children. Tricia enjoys spending time with her family, camping and playing volleyball. Her office is located in St. Michael’s Rectory, Suring.
Email: stmikesuring@centurytel.net
Email: stmikesuring@centurytel.net
Kathy Campshure, Secretary, St. John Parish
Kathy is a life-long resident of the Oconto/Gillett area. She has a master's degree in business administration and is half owner of the local business, The Seat Doc. Kathy has served on the Board of Directors of both the Oconto Area Humane Society and The Machickanee Players. She worked as an adjunct communication instructor for both NWTC and FVTC. She enjoys writing and public speaking and has self-published three novels, a collection of articles that reflect on life in NE Wisconsin and ten stage plays. When she is not writing or working, she enjoys caring for her family which includes three children, three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, numerous pets, and several tanks of tropical fish.
Email: stjohnsec@centurytel.net
Email: stjohnsec@centurytel.net