Meet the Staff
Our dedicated staff carry on the mission that our founders began more than four decades ago.
Deacon James Friend Jr.Executive Director2026 - Present
Maria Calandra KoltonukGeneral Manager1979 - Present
Vera Marie CalandraVice President1983 - Present
Christina Calandra RocusAdministrative Assistant1985 - Present
Nicholas SalkowskiCommunications Director2017 - Present
Ferna LiberatoscioliGift Shop Manager2002 - Present
Father Mathew George, CMIChaplain2025 - Present
John HornGroup & Event Assistant2023 - Present
Joseph SantoroDirector of Mission Outreach & Programming2024 - Present
Gisella ZalameaAssistant Director of Mission Outreach & Programming2026 - Present
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