Rev. Dr. Charles D. Bang

Rev. Dr. Charles D. Bang, Retired

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Rev. Charlie Bang is a retired Lutheran (ELCA) pastor living with his wife, Debby, in Seneca Falls, NY.

He retired from full time ministry in 2018, but since has been called to serve (part-time) at Zion Lutheran Church in Geneva, NY and St. John's Lutheran Church in Potter, NY (Penn Yan).

Pastor Bang has served churches in San Francisco, Liverpool, Buffalo, and Virginia. "I loved my time at Holloway Memorial Chapel and send warmest regards to all.

REV. Thomas Broad

Rev. Thomas Broad, Retired, Grace Episcopal Church, Randolph, NY.

Grace Episcopal Church Rev. Thomas Broad has been serving his congregation for twelve (12) years until his recent retirement in July 2020. He received is Masters of Divinity degree conferred by the General Theological Seminary (GTS) in New York City and has served in the Diocese of WNY as a member or chair of many commissions.

Since his retirement, Tom has served as Vicar and Chaplin of the Chapel at the Chautauqua Institution during 2021. He currently attends St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown, NY where he occasionally presides.

Tom was born and raised in Western New York. He and his wife Sue do not have any children however, are blessed with many nieces, nephews and Godchildren.

Previous to Tom’s spiritual endeavors, he had a background in science and engineering, having received a Bachelor’s Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He then worked for twenty five (25) years as Systems Engineer at various companies in the Buffalo area.

Tom has always enjoyed being in the outdoors. Currently he is becoming re-engaged in High Power Amateur Rocketry and is committed to his annual “pilgrimage” to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for the largest aviation show on earth.

CANNON CATHY DEMPESY-SIMS

Rev. Cathy Dempesy-Sims

Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York

The Rev. Cathy Dempesy-Sims serves as the Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. That means she is the Bishop’s primary clergy assistant. Ordained as a priest in 2008, Canon Cathy has served as a priest at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Buffalo, the Church of the Good Shepherd, Buffalo and the Church of the Ascension in Buffalo. In 2015, Bishop Bill Franklin called her to the Canon position, which she has continued under the present Bishop, Sean Rowe.

The priesthood is a second career for Cathy, having spent 20 years as a psychotherapist specializing in mental health and addiction issues in mothers and their drug-affected children. The Women’s Program she developed has been replicated across the State of Illinois. A native of Chicago and central Wisconsin, Cathy is a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers, as well as the Bills and the Sabres. Pray for her sport fan soul!

A widow, she lives in Western New York with her two rescue dogs.

REV. DR. ROBERT W. HARVEY

Rev. Dr. Robert W. Harvey, Calvary Episcopal Church, Williamsville

Dr. Harvey has invited the Friends of the Holloway Memorial Chapel to participate in Calvary's home service as follows: "To our dear friends at Holloway Memorial Chapel we welcome you this day. Since we are not able to gather for in-person worship due to the COVID-19 virus we hope you will join us this Sunday, July 11th for our virtual service. I was very much looking forward to being your guest preacher this Sunday at the Chapel and would like to invite you to participate in the Morning Prayer Service from my Church. Sunday's service will be broadcast live on the Calvary Episcopal Church website.

REV. Jan Hubbard

Rev. Jan Hubbard, Retired, United Methodist Church, East Buffalo, NY.

Rev. Jan Hubbard is a retired United Methodist Elder who has served the United Methodist Church congregations in Western New York for 30 plus years.

In addition to serving in various parishes around Western New York, she has also worked as an Intentional Interim Pastor and served most recently at St. James United Church of Christ in Hamburg, NY.

Jan is happily married to her husband, Pastor Dr. Langdon (Buddy) Hubbard who has been serving his own congregation, the First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora for over 20 years now.

Together, the Hubbard’s have two grown children, Bethany and Daniel.

In retirement, Jan uses her Licensed Master Social Worker Degree (LMSW) with the Samaritan Counseling Center to help those struggling with grief, mental health and marital relational issues.

She loves being retired and able to spend time caring for her two grandchildren, Zoey and Jack and, golfing with husband, Pastor Buddy, though she wishes she could keep the ball out of the sand traps.

Rev. Ryan Keating

Rev. Ryan Keating, Parochial Vicar, St. Mary Church, Swormville, N.Y.

Fr. Ryan was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on June 6, 2021.

Before graduating from Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora, N.Y., with a master's in divinity, Ryan was an elementary and middle school teacher for ten years.

“I always liked school. I always liked the school environment and learning, so I thought that I would try teaching,” he said.

As a 2001 ‘Teach For America’ corps member, Ryan served in Phoenix, A.Z., at a K-8 public school teaching mostly a Latino population. He loved the job, particularly its broad ability to affect people's lives through private mentorship and public presentations.

A local of Buffalo, N.Y., and graduate of Nichols School, Hobart College, and Arizona State University, Ryan developed a late vocation to serve in ministry as a priest, after working in education.

A decade into his teaching career, Ryan started looking at what would fill his soul. He saw deep parallels in the job he loved, teaching, and the priestly vocation to which he aspired.

His interest and experience in ministry are in hospitals, prisons, parish life, and leading bible studies and faith sharing with youth and adults.

As a Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary Church, he looks forward to proclaim the Gospel and give reflections on the Gospel.

“I’m also really looking forward to accompanying people in the good times and the challenges of their lives, getting to know as many people as I can. Also, I hope to do some outreach in the community, to people who are less fortunate – those who live in poverty or are incarcerated or sick.”

"I'm just a regular guy, but I feel that God has a plan for me. My big thing is trying to connect with people and share my faith and personal belief in Christ with others," Keating said.

In his spare time, Ryan enjoys spending it in the outdoors, canoeing, playing tennis, and skiing in Ellicottville, N.Y.

Rev. Cannon Gordon Kinkley

Rev. Cannon Gord Kinkley, M.A., M.Div., St. John's Anglican Church and, Cannon of Christ Church Cathedral, Diocese of Niagara, Ontario.

Father Gord is a retired Anglican priest in the Diocese of Niagara. He retired from active ministry in the spring of 2013 and, has now been in Holy Orders for fifty-two (52) years.

Formerly, he was the rector of St. John's Anglican Church in St. Catherines, Ontario, for thirty-five (35) years.

He was ordered Deacon 52 years ago and raised to the priesthood 51 years ago. Canon Kinkley received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Ottawa and his Licentiate in Theology and Master of Divinity from the University of Toronto.

He has done additional studies at Harvard University and on two occasions studied at St. George's College in East Jerusalem.

Over the years, Canon Kinkley has travelled extensively including 13 visits to the Holy Land.

Canon Kinkley is married and has three adult children.

Rev. Dr. Robert J. Perelli

Rev. Dr. Robert J. Perelli

St. Joseph’s University Parish

Dear Friends of the Chapel:

Rev. Dr. Robert J., CJM entered into rest on August 2, 2022.

Father Bob was a Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Eudist Fathers who was ordained in 1976.

Father Bob served as the weekend priest at St. Joseph University Church in Buffalo, New York for over 25 years, where he was known as a fascinating and memorable preacher.

Father Bob was the Founder and CEO of The Center for Family Systems Theory, offering consulting services to family-owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and communities of faith focused on the understanding of functional and human relationships.

He was also the Founder and President of the former AIDS Family Services, a leader in providing counseling services and pastoral care to people with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

A gifted educator, Father Bob was the former Vice President for Mission Integration at D’Youville College and served as the Campus Minister at D’Youville College and Nardin Academy for many years.

Father Bob had a deep commitment to volunteer work locally and abroad, having counseled families of children affected by cancer for many years, participating in extended mission trips to developing countries, and most recently finding a new passion volunteering at a local soup kitchen.

Father Bob was an integral part of the Holloway Memorial Chapel community for many years. He was one of our favorite speakers at our Sunday Worship Services and a Dear Friend. He will be sadly missed.

Father Bob's familiar Benediction follows:

May the earth and all her beauty

awaken the wonder of the child within you.

May you know the meaning of play

and not be embarrassed to have a good time.

May your feet want to dance

much more than they want to march.

May your smile be contagious and come full circle.

May your laughter echo long after you leave the room.

May your tears make it easier for others to cry.

May you find home and friends

where ever God asks you to be.

May your experiences teach others

almost as much as they taught you.

May you live in peace because you live peacefully.

May your friends double your joy and divide your sorrow.

And may the blessings of a generous God inspire you to do the

best you can but no more.

Amen

SR. DENISE ROCHE

Sr. Denise A. Roche

Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart

Sister Denise Roche is a member of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic congregation of women religious. She currently serves as president of the Grey Nuns and works out of the central office of the congregation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States.

Sister Denise, a native of Buffalo, New York, entered the Grey Nuns in September 1961. After teaching in an elementary school for two years, Sister Denise pursued graduate education, and received her doctorate in sociology from the University of Massachusetts in 1976. She then taught sociology at D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York.

In 1979, Sister Denise became president of D’Youville College – now D’Youville University – and continued to serve in that capacity for 37 years. When she retired, Sister Denise became Chair of the Board of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) and completed her term five years later. By that time, Sister Denise had been elected president of the Grey Nuns. She is a member of the Board of the WNED Foundation.

Sister Denise has a great fondness for Canada, because of her many experiences there during her years in Buffalo and also because St. Marguerite D’Youville, foundress of the Grey Nuns, lived and worked in Montreal in the 1700’s. There are now four congregations of Grey Nuns in Canada and one in the United States.

REV. TOM YORTY

Rev. Tom Yorty, Retired Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY.

Tom Yorty came to Westminster Presbyterian Church in 1998 following pastorates in Easton, PA and Williamsville, NY.

During Tom's pastorate at Westminster, the congregation has continued its historic role as a leader in mission to the city, social justice, and worship and music ministries.

In 2005, the Church launched the Westminster Economic Development Initiative, which provides business coaching and loans to Buffalo’s growing immigrant community as well as an English language learner after school program for K-8 children. Westminster's Early Childhood Programs is a leader in early childhood development in Western New York. Westminster works in solidarity with Muslim and Jewish communities to provide education and outreach.

Tom grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, graduated from Muskingum College, Yale Divinity School, and Drew University (PhD, 19th Century Studies), and has served on the board of Auburn Theological Seminary, NYC since 2003.

He and his wife, Carol, have two adult sons and a Labrador retriever. Tom enjoys writing poetry, riding his bike, and playing with his granddaughter.

As you may know, Tom retired from Westminster Presbyterian Church, in June of 2021.