Parish Council Candidates
Pastoral Council Elections—May 17th and18th Election Ballots will be available at the doors of church after all Masses the weekend of May 17 & 18, or you may vote in person in the Parish Office through Monday, May19th.
Please read about each candidate:
John Bedel : Hello fellow parishioners, I just wanted to share a little about me. I am married; my wife’s name is Brittany. We have been parishioners since 2019, and have 3 children currently in St. Ignatius school, who are in the grades, 4th, 1st, and Pre–k. I am involved with the Fathers group and do help out with and assist coaching/volunteering when the opportunity presents itself. For work, I’ve been with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years and currently assigned to the patrol division. In my free time I enjoy being outside and spending time with my family. I am interested in becoming part of the parish council to serve the Community here at St Ignatius and help Fr. Umberg make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Colin Lang: I grew up in a family that was heavily involved in my parish in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and the idea of service to my community imprinted on me from an early age. Throughout my time at St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland) and Xavier University, I spent a vast amount of my free time involved in service groups and leadership teams dedicated to bettering my community. Wherever I find myself, I want to serve others, following the example of our Lord as best as I am able. In pursuit of that, I wish to serve as a member of the Pastoral Council to serve our community, serving all of you, my fellow parishioners. Our parish is a place of peace and joy for my family, and I seek to do my part to enable it to be that for each and every person who comes to it.
Jim Macke: My name is Jim Macke; my wife and I have been members of the parish for the past 3 years. We have a young family of three daughters: Fourth, Third, and Kindergar- ten ages that attend St. Ignatius Elementary School. We enjoy staying active in the parish community by at- tending various social gatherings (Fish Fry’s & various fundraisers) along with participating in parish sports where my wife and I volunteer as coaches. Outside of the parish I am completing my 18th year as an educator in the Oak Hills LSD. During my summers when I am not teaching, I stay busy by fulfilling the role as the General Manager for Three Rivers Swim Club. As a member of Parish Council, I would like to play an active role in supporting the stake- holders of St. Ignatius Church and School. I am inspired to create a dynamic plan that will provide a strong foundation that will align with the Parish’s mission in not only sustaining the strong pillars, but also supporting future growth and success of our outstanding Church & School for years
Greg Niehaus: I have been a member of St. Ignatius for over 40 years and am retiring from my position of Director of Faith Formation at St. Therese Little Flower Church, Our Lady of Guadelupe Family of Parishes.
Bob Sanders: I have been a member of St. Ignatius for 20 years. In that time, I’ve seen how deeply St. Ignatius has impacted the community. My two daughters graduated from St. Ignatius school. As a parent, and now a grandparent I see the need for the family to have faith in their lives today. There is a reawakening of the awareness of Christ’s love for His Church, the family, and us as individuals. It is important to be ready for this moment and be prepared to spiritually feed and grow Christ’s family.
Dr. Dennis Wiwi: I retired from my Ob/Gyn practice in 2020 and now have time to give back to my longtime parish St I. I have been on parish council in the past and would enjoy sharing the feelings and ideas of fellow parishioners.