Father Ignacio Llorente
Pastor

Fr. Ignacio Llorente was born in Seville, Spain, and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 13, 2009. He is a member of the Saint John Society, a society of apostolic life dedicated to the new evangelization. Fr. Ignacio holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UCEMA, a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from UNSTA, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Mount Angel Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Licentiate in Sacred Theology at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, MI. He led campus ministry at the Newman Center at Oregon State University from 2009 to 2012, was pastor at St. Patrick Parish in Portland, OR, from 2012 to 2014, and was pastor at St. Mary Parish in Corvallis, OR, from 2014 to 2018. He became the pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in October 2018.

Sr. Teresa Harrell SdM
Liturgy and Spirituality Coordinator

A native of Portland, Oregon, Sr. Teresa entered the Catholic Church in 2002 in Corvallis, after having a powerful encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. She entered the Society of Mary in January 2008 in Córdoba, Argentina, made her first consecration on December 8, 2010, and professed final vows on December 9, 2017. Together with the other sisters in the society, she has worked to evangelize high school students, college students, adults, and the marginalized, in Corvallis, in Argentina, and now in Portland, where she served as campus minister at the PDX Newman Center for 8 years before moving into parish ministry.  She earned a B.S. in English from Corban University, an M.A. in English from Oregon State University, studied philosophy through the Centro de Estudios John Henry Newman in Argentina, and an M.A. in theology through Franciscan University.

Danielle Cooper
Works of Mercy Coordinator

Danielle has been involved with the Saint John Society since their early days at St. Patrick’s church, having first encountered them through the Alpha program. She graduated with an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and spent 20 years in the business world. But her heart was with the poor, and so she transitioned to a role as housing specialist & case manager in various Portland shelters. She feels blessed to bring her business acumen, social services experience and love for Jesus to this role for St. Michael's parish.

Email: worksofmercy@stmichaelportland.org

Brooke Ryan
Faith Formation Coordinator

Happily Protestant, Brooke encountered the St. John Society through her son, who was involved with the OSU Newman Center. Endeavoring to understand his interest in Catholicism she began reading the Church Fathers and the mystics, and after three years realized all her favorite authors were Catholics. She has been involved with St. Michael for several years through the Alpha, RCIA and Theology Night programs. Having retired from the practice of medicine, she's now pursuing a Masters in Theology through the Augustine Institute.

Email: ocia@stmichaelportland.org

Jerri Schultz
Office Manager

Jerri came to Saint Michael's in December 2000, where she fell in love with the gardens and Michael the church cat. A transplant from northern Indiana, she appreciates the evergreen and ever-blooming nature of Portland. "I miss the thunderstorms, fireflies, and Eastern blue jays of Indiana," she says. "Yet, the mild year-round weather here suits me better. And I'd never see an eagle on my walk to the grocery store back home!"

Email: officemanager@stmichaelportland.org

Greg Sherwood
Alpha and Adult Confirmation Coordinator

Before coming into the Catholic faith in 2017 and joining the parish at St. Michael’s in Portland,  Greg was involved with many evangelical ministries serving youth and young adults for nearly 40 years. He is currently attending St. Vincent Benedictine Seminary and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Spiritual Direction and Theology. He serves as the rector at St. Michael’s Alpha program, teaches RCIA and helps as a retreat speaker with the St. John’ Society Newman Center serving college students. In 2001, he founded Mentors360, a college and young professional ministry connecting one generation to the next in the areas of professional development, personal growth and spiritual formation. He’s coached youth sports for 20 years. Greg’s has been married to his high school sweetheart, Debbie, since 1983. They have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. He’s recently retired from the investment industry after 35 years.

Mercy Mission is a year of service for young adults (22-28) that forms life-long disciples through outreach to the homeless, formation in spiritual life, and intentional community life. It is an experience that shapes your heart for the rest of your lives! Mercy Missionaries is a ministry of the Hope for the City program and sponsored by St. Michael Parish.