Pastoral Team
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Monica is happy to join our parish team as our administrative assistant. She helps keep our parishes running smoothly and is happy to help our congregation with any questions or concerns they may have.
Susan has been a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima her entire life. She resides in Topsfield with her husband Scott and their three children, Jacquelyn, Brooke and Andrew. She is very enthusiastic about her role with our parishes' high schoolers and preparing them to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is her absolute pleasure to work with you and your children through our Religious Education program. Being a part of our parish community brings Sue much happiness.
Melisa coordinates our faith formation students in grades 3-5 along with our middle school EDGE program.
Erica directs our PreK - Grade 2 faith formation program, ensuring that quality catechesis is provided as children prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist for the first time. Erica resides in Topsfield where her family has been a part of the St. Rose and St. Agnes community for over 45 years.
Brian joined our parish team in 2019 and manages our website and social media. He and his wife recently had their first child, Finnegan.
Parochial Vicar
Father Maiyele Romaric
Father Romaric joins us from the Archdiocese of Bamenda, Cameroon
Janine works at St. Agnes and St. Rose as our Business Manager. She handles the finances for both parishes and is an important member of our team and office staff! Please reach out to Janine with any business or financial related needs.
Eric was born and raised in Topsfield where he lives with his wife, Donna. He has 3 adult daughters and 4 beautiful grandchildren.
He graduated from Masco in 1980 and was baptized in the original St. Rose church. He is an usher and member of the Parish Pastoral Committee.
Scott serves as the sacristan and porter at Saint Agnes Parish in Middleton, MA
Dorothy has been a member of the parish since 1969 and served as our wedding coordinator for the past 35 years. Dorothy and her husband John have been married for fifty-five years and reside in Topsfield, where they raised their three children, and now have five grandchildren. The Arathuziks have volunteered their time and talents for the parish community for decades in a variety of positions and programs. For her devotion to the parish community, Dorothy was the St. Rose recipient of the Cheverus Medal from Cardinal Sean O'Malley in 2022. The award honors local Catholics for long-time service to the Church, particularly those who do so without public recognition.
Jesús is a Catholic, husband, and father. When he is not spending time with family or caring for our parishes and rectory, he enjoys coffee, beer, and cigars.