Our Staff

Msgr. Robert Siffrin, Pastor
Msgr Robert Siffrin serves as the Parish Administrator of Saint Edward Parish. In addition Msgr Siffrin is the the Vicar General of the Diocese of Youngstown. As Vicar General, he works closely with the diocesan bishop in the governance of the diocese. As Moderator of the Curia he oversees all aspects of the operation of the Diocesan Chancery.

Jim Smith, Deacon
	Jim Smith serves as a Permanent Deacon for St Edward Parish. As a deacon, Jim ministers to those parishioners who are hospitalized, residing in nursing homes and/or are homebound. As a member of the Ministry of Consolation team, Jim assists families in funeral preparations.In addition to his diaconal service, Jim serves as the clergy representative for St Edward Parish for ACTION. Jim has been an educator and administrator of several Diocesan elementary Schools. Jim and his wife Kathy are the parents of 5 children and 12 grandchildren.
Sister Therese Ann Rich OSU
	Sister Therese Ann Rich OSU is an Ursuline Sister serving St Edward Parish as the Pastoral Associate. As the Pastoral Associate, her service includes outreach to those who have lost a loved one; those who are inactive or alienated; outreach to those who seek to be part of the Catholic community and faith formation for children and adults. Currently, in addition to her ministry here at St Edward Parish, Sister Therese Ann is the co-director of The Ursuline Center. Sister Therese Ann served on the Leadership Team of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.  She has also served as a bereavement minister for MVI Hospice and a peer support visitor for the National Multiply Sclerosis Society.

Sister Marilyn Ruflin, H.M.

Sister Marilyn Ruflin, HM, is a Sister of the Humilty of Mary serving St Edward Parish as Coordinator of Liturgy. Sister Marilyn’s main responsibilities are Liturgy and Environment, and a resource person for the RCIA and Adult Faith Formation. Sister Marilyn served the Diocese of Youngstown as Coordinator of RCIA and Director of Worship. She also served the Sisters of the Humility of Mary,as Director of Pastoral Planning and was on the Leadership Team. Currently Sr Marilyn works with the Spiritual Environment for Humility of Mary Healthcare Partners.

Our Support Staff

Clara Mullen
Office Manager, Bookkeeper and Parish Secretary.

Isabel Tarr
Head Sacristan and chief organizer of the Rectory

Dee Orlando
Sacramental Records