Rev. Dennis J. Wheatley, OFM, Pastor
Father Dennis is a member of the Province of the Immaculate Conception. A native of Long Island NY, Father Dennis has become a New Englander in every way with the exception of his allegiance to the NY Yankees! In addition to his ministry as Pastor of Sacred Heart Church he also serves his province as a member of the Provincial Council. Having recently celebrated his 25th Jubilee, Father Dennis' priestly vocation has included assignments that have ranged from teaching secondary education business courses at both Christopher Columbus High School in Boston's North End and at Marian High School in Framingham to serving in parishes and schools in Swampscott, Marlborough and finally as Pastor at Sacred Heart.
Rev. Richard Donovan, OFM, Parochial Vicar
Father Richard is a member of the Franciscan Friars Province of the Immaculate Conception. Father Richard is a native New Englander who hailed from West Roxbury. He is a graduate of Boston College and St. John's Seminary and has served in parishes, schools and retreat centers throughout his vocation. He taught in both the Boston Public Schools and in Parochial Schools and was a colleague of Father Dennis when they both served on the faculty at Christopher Columbus High School in Boston. He has also served as a Chaplain for Boy Scouts and as a College Chaplain in Campus Ministry. In his more recent assignment, he served as Assistant Administrator and Retreat Coordinator at the Franciscan Center in Andover MA until their recent closing.
Bernadette Scalese
- Administrator of Religious Education
Bernadette coordinates all of the classes for religious education, organizes fundraisers and much more.
Laura Peterson - Youth Ministry Coordinator
Laura coordinates the Youth Ministry, ranging from grade 7 to 10. She organizes retreats and Habitat for Humanity trips.
Lisa
Custodinho - Choir Director
Lisa has the voice of an angel which she lifts up to God on special occasions and holy days. She directs our adult and children's choirs as well.
Isaiah - Director of Pest Control
Isaiah is a proficient appropriator of rodents. He keeps the Sacred Heart Parish hall free of little squeakers. In return, he receives free room and board.
Unfortunately, he cannot be contacted through email....he doesn't know how to use a mouse.
