Greeting from Our Pastor, Fr. John MIchael Plass


A Brief Introduction about Myself:

Message to St. Philip-St. Teresa Parishioners


Dear Parishioners,
It is with great joy that I look forward to becoming your pastor this week! I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fr. Bala for his kindness and assistance to me during this time of transition, and I wish him the very best in his retirement. I also look forward to getting to know you all in the coming days and weeks, especially at our parish picnic!

A little about me: I grew up in the rural community of Tulelake, CA, where my parents still live. I have three siblings and five nieces and nephews. I attended seminary in Seward, Nebraska, and Menlo Park, CA, and was ordained on March 7, 2020. Since then, I have served as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph, Cotati, and Chaplain at Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa. In addition to my new role as your pastor, I will continue to serve the diocese as a part-time Vicar General. In my spare time, I like to garden and walk, two hobbies that should be easy to keep up in our beautiful parish!

I very much look forward to serving you, getting to know your needs, desires and interests, and bringing Christ to you in the sacraments. I couldn't have asked for a better parish for my first pastorate, and I am excited to grow in holiness with you for years to come!

Sincerely yours,

Fr. John M. Plass

8/18/2024

  Past Parish Priests

  • Msgr. James T. Monagle 1964-1966
  • Rev. Jerald F. Thomas 1966-1974
  • Rev. Henry Faucher         1974 – 1979
  • Rev. Norman Van Sile 1974-1984
  • Rev. Justin McIntyre       1984- 1985
  • Rev. Thomas W. Devereaux 1985-1989
  • Rev. Vincent O'Neil 1989-1994
  • Msgr. Daniel P. Whelton 1994-1998
  • Rev. Walter Rogina 1998-2004
  • Rev. Gary Logan     2004-2011
  • Rev. Loren Allen     2011-2017
  • Rev. Fergal McGuinness  2017-2019
  • Rev. Balaswamy Govindu  2019-2024
  • Rev. John Plass
      2024-