Pastoral staff

Father George was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Edward T. Hughes on May 25, 1996 and was appointed pastor of The Catholic Community of St. Joseph by Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski on July 31, 2008.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Father George graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1979.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Gwynedd Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA.  Father George attended Pope John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, MA and earned a Master of Divinity.

Prior to his studies for the priesthood, Father George taught elementary school, high school, and was a parish director of music.

Father George can be reached at 908-756-3383 extension 15

Sister Anna is a Sister of Mercy who in keeping with the Mission of the Sisters of Mercy serves Saint Joseph Parish Community as a Pastoral Associate and Spiritual Director.   Collaborating with Father George, the Parish Pastoral Team, Staff, and Parishioners, Sister strives to nurture, enhance and deepen the spiritual life of the Parish Community, while responding to the ongoing and emergent needs of individual parishioners.

Sister is an experienced Spiritual Director, who is available to those seeking to grow in their relationship with God by meeting regularly for Spiritual Direction. 

Designated to work w ith the Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Parish Visitors of the infirm and homebound, Sister provides resources, sound theological formation and practical information to assist our Parish’s Liturgical Ministers in their service to our community of faith.  Sister also serves in the various Liturgical ministries and visits the sick and homebound.   

To contact Sister Anna please phone:  908-756-3383 ext. 13

To learn more about the Sisters of Mercy go to:  http://www.sistersofmercy.org/

Alex is been working in Saint Joseph since September 2006, he is a Pastoral Associate and work primarily with the Latino community.

Alex was born in Costa Rica and he is been in United States since December 1996. He did his studies in Theology from the Pontifical University of Saint Esteban in Spain.

He is pursuing his master degree in theology with emphasis in Ethics. He is also a web and graphic designer. He also works for the Diocese of Trenton as an Associated Director for the Office of the Hispanic Apostolate.

Our Parish Catechetical Leader brings to her work a genuine love for the Lord,  our Church and especially all of God’s children.  She is beginning her fourth year on the pastoral staff and is thrilled to be here serving you and your family.  Mary Ann has been involved in catechetical ministry for over 15 years beginning as her older son’s Communion teacher. 

She has been married to Paul for thirty years and has two wonderful sons, Michael and Derek.  In addition, Mary Ann also works for the Diocese of Metuchen in the Department of Formation & Leadership.  Please feel free to contact her if you have any questions about religious formation for your children. 

is current youth minister for the Parish of Saint Joseph. Rex has been involved with youth ministry for the last eleven years. Rex Served with an organization called NET Ministries (National Evangelization Team) The Mission of NET is to challenge young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Rex was inspired after spending three years in service both in the USA and in Australia  to serve in youth ministry. While living in Saint Paul, MN he worked as a youth leader for eight years working with grades 7th -12th. In 2008, moved to New Jersey and volunteered as a youth worker for the People of Hope Community. Summer of 2009, Rex has accepted a position with Saint Joseph in Plainfield, NJ.

As the youth minister of Saint Joseph, Rex has a primary focus in Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ to each youth he encounters. He is committed to challenging and inviting the youth to live for Christ and forming solid Christian character through the study and practice of their faith.  

Carol has been part of St. Joseph's Community since 1989.  She moved to North Plainfield with her two sons as a single parent. Born and raised in Bayonne she attended 12 years of Catholic education.   During her single parenting she was part of a Christian Community which gave her a great love for the church.  Because of this she started to work towards a certificate in Pastoral Ministry at Seton Hall Theology School. She has worked as a nurse for the last 27 years, mostly at St. Barnabas Medical Center, as an oncology nurse. 

She has been part of the RCIA process since Fr. Casey asked her and several others to "take it on". She became the Leader of the RCIA in 2005.  The greatest joy Carol has besides being a daughter of God is her granddaughter Olivia.   

My name is Jamie Frame and I have been serving as the Director of Music as well as the coordinator of Parish Life for St. Joseph's Parish since September of 2007. I previously served (1996-2007) as Pastoral Assistant & Music Director of St. Elizabeth Parish in Far Hills, and St. Brigid Parish Peapack. My home Parish is St. James in Woodbridge where I have served as a substitute Cantor and Organist for many years. Among my responsibilities here at St. Joseph's I especially enjoy working with our Adult and Children's Choirs as well as assisting with the decorations for our most beautiful church!