Clergy Directory

Monsignor Edward J. Dillon
Pastor


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Monsignor Edward J. Dillon has served as the pastor of Holy Spirit parish since his appointment in 1987, becoming its full-time pastor in 1997. Culminating a career as an archdiocesan priest, he—along with his fellow clergy—shepherd a parish of nearly 2,000 families in this healthy, vibrant and diverse parish...
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Father Nicholas Azar
Parochial Vicar


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Father Nicholas Azar is an Atlanta native who graduated from Marist and the University of Georgia. Every Catholic milestone in Fr. Azar’s life has taken place within the walls of Christ the King Cathedral: Baptism, First Communion, First Confession, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. Fr. Azar is the oldest of four...
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Father Paul Burke
Parochial Vicar


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Father Paul Anthony Burke, Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit, was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on May 24, 1996 by the Most Reverend John F. Donoghue, Archbishop of Atlanta. Fr. Burke was born in Galway, Ireland on July 18th, 1970 to the late Michael and Philomena Burke....
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Father Peter John Sriprapha
In Residence

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Father Peter John Yuthana Sriprapha, C.Ss.R is a Redemptorist priest from Thailand who is in residence at Holy Spirit while completing his Master’s degree in Public Health at Emory over the next several years.

Having taken special courses in counseling, spiritual direction, family therapy, liturgy, Christology and spirituality, Father Peter John...
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Deacon Stephen Demko


A parishioner for 25 years, Stephen Demko was ordained to the diaconate in February, 2007. Prior to his ordination, Deacon Demko was employed as a professor of mathematics at Georgia Tech from 1973 until 1990. He subsequently worked in algorhythm and software development at Image Science from 1990 until 2001...
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Deacon Bill McCarthy
Director of Pastoral Outreach


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William “Bill” McCarthy is a full-time deacon serving the parish of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, Ga. A native Georgian with a gentle Southern drawl, Deacon Bill oversees community outreach, baptism preparation and certain support ministries. Recognizing the mission of bringing faith to the people, he brings a...
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Deacon Allen Underwood

Froilan (Allen) Underwood was ordained to the diaconate in February, 2007. With a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Far Eastern University in Manila and a graduate of Naval Officer's course. As commissioned officer, Deacon Underwood served as Executive Commanding Officer of the Philippine Navy Seabees Construction Division. He has also...
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