The Parish Community of Saint John ~ New York City
Parish Clergy
The Parish Community of Saint John is served by clergy of North Atlantic Vicariate of the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America who live in and around New York City. In our jurisdiction, our clergy are self-supporting, and serve our parishes without salary or other compensation.
The Very Reverend Mother Lynn Elizabeth (Walker) is the Vicar for the North Atlantic Vicariate. Her ministry includes education, social services, and health care administration.
The Reverend Father Giles R. Spoonhour is one of the Deans for The New Seminary in New York City, and serves as a counselor at Bedford Hills Correctional Center. His ministry includes education, spiritual direction, counseling and weddings.
The Reverend Mother Francesca M. C. Fortunato is a graduate of The New Seminary, where she currently serves as one of the Deans. Her ministry includes spiritual direction, counseling, education, weddings, and children's religious education.
The Reverend Father Deacon John J. O'Connell is a student at The New Seminary. He comes to us with many years experience on Wall Street.
