Parish Pastoral Council

I’ve been a parishioner at Old St. Mary’s for six years and am currently serving my fifth year on the parish council. Originally from St. Louis, I moved to Chicago over 40 years ago. A graduate of the University of Chicago, I’ve worked in finance throughout my career.

Married and the proud father of three children, I am committed to supporting the growth and vitality of Old St. Mary’s as a place of worship, community, and outreach. My hope is that my leadership on the parish council reflects my dedication to fostering a strong, welcoming environment for all parishioners.

I am honored to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council at Old St. Mary’s, where I work with fellow members to support our parish’s mission and community life. My passion is fostering connection, service, and growth within our faith community. I bring my experience in leadership, mentorship, and community engagement to help strengthen our parish and serve its needs with dedication. I hold an Associate degree in Health Care Management from the University of Benin, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ambrose Alli University, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Purdue University.

I am Katie Ellis, and I joined Old St. Mary’s when I moved to the South Loop in 2011. I started getting involved with OSM parish ministries by helping with baptisms at Saturday Mass, then became a catechist in the Sunday Faith Formation program. I have enjoyed meeting the OSM Community in these ministries and am continually inspired by the faith and generosity shared in this parish. My husband, Josh, and I have two wonderful kids, Evelyn and Xavier, who join me in many of these adventures.

I have served on the staffs of several parishes, including Old St Mary’s Parish. For the past 6 years, I have served as the Director of Pastoral Accompaniment, as an employee of the Archdiocese Of Chicago Pastoral Center. I am committed to the goal of renewal for the Church. I believe the Holy Spirit is guiding us as the people of Old St Mary’s to create a place where all are welcome, a place where all people are free to question and to grow as they deepen their relationship with God.

As a member of Old St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Council, I am eager to connect with and serve our vibrant community. My experience as a Senior Software Engineer helps me bring strategic planning and problem-solving skills to our council. I am passionate about shaping the parish’s vision and fostering meaningful relationships. By understanding your needs, I aim to align my expertise with our community goals. In my spare time, I enjoy specialty coffee, travel, and photography. I am excited to engage with fellow parishioners and contribute to a thriving parish environment rooted in faith and shared growth. Feel free to share your thoughts or just say hello!

Angie Campone

I am honored to join the Parish Pastoral Council this year! My husband, Tom, and I have been OSM parishioners and South Loop residents for 18+ years. This is our 9th year as proud OSM school parents (Dominic-6th & Marco-3rd). A native Texan, I graduated from Duke University and worked in corporate finance strategy for over 21 years. I previously served in various capacities at Old St. Mary’s School over the years, including FSA President, VP and chair of various committees and events. I also currently serve on the Cradles to Crayons Chicago Board of Directors.

I am excited to work with Fr. Rich and the council and contribute to the continued growth, engagement and vitality of our special parish community!

Matt Smith

My name is Matt Smith and my wife Katie and I are the parents of an OSM Parish School 7th grader, Dylan.  Our family has been part of the OSM community since Dylan started in Pre-K3 (2016). I have been involved with OSM School serving in multiple capacities with the FSA, School Advisory Board, and am a current member of the Development Committee and Parent Advisory Council. 

Professionally, I serve as the Senior Director of Talent and Human Resources for the LEARN Charter School Network.  Previously I taught Fourth and Fifth grade at St. Dorothy School and worked with the Accelerate Institute (formerly Inner-City Teaching Corps) serving as the Director of Outreach and Partnerships as well as the Director of the Inner-City Teaching Corps’ Career Changers Teaching Program.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to support the parish and school community.  Old St. Mary’s is an incredibly special and welcoming faith community that helps people know the love and care of God and meets them where they are.

Emmanuelle Rousseau-Osial

Hi, I am Emmanuelle Rousseau-Osial! I joined the Old St. Mary’s parish when my husband and I moved across the street from the Church when we first were married 10 years ago. We now have three kids, two who attend OSM (Genevieve and Renée) and our youngest is in pre-school (Stephen). I have been involved for several years as a catechist in the Sunday Faith Formation program and volunteering in the school. I graduated from the University of Chicago with my BA and MBA and work now in market research. My developing passion on the side is ghostwriting memoirs and seeing God’s work in people’s lives.

I am so excited to be serving in my first year on the Parish Pastoral Council and helping continue the work of this amazing community that has meant so much to me.

I’ve been serving as the pastor of Old St. Mary’s since July 2024, and I’m thrilled to be here! Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, I was ordained as a Catholic priest with the Paulist Fathers in 2012. Since then, I have served in Knoxville, TN (2012-16); Austin, TX (2016-22); and Boston, MA (2022-24). As a former optical engineer who facilitated seminars on the “soft skills” needed for the workplace, I’m grateful to the members of the Parish Pastoral Council who serve as important strategic partners in considering the future of Old St. Mary’s for generations to come!