Clergy and Staff

Father Shane was called as Saint Michael & All Angels 4th rector in December 2022. His first Sunday service is January 15, 2023. Father Shane arrives from the Diocese of California, where he has served as Interim Rector for several Bay Area parishes. Father Shane was Canon Pastor Interim at The American Cathedral in Paris when COVID-19 prompted an unanticipated return to the U.S.

Father Shane served as Rector of St. Mary-in-the-Highlands in Cold Spring, New York, from 2002-2018. First a Benedictine Monk, Father Shane earned his BA at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) and Collegio Sant’Anselmo in Rome, Italy, and his MA at the Angelicum. He was awarded a doctorate in American Church History (ThD), by the General Theological Seminary in New York City.

Barbara+ comes to St. Michael’s after retiring. She was priest-in-charge, then rector of St. John’s, Costa Mesa (2000-2013), and a member of the Diocesan Commission on Ministry. She was a leading figure in the Diocese of Los Angeles’ companion relationship with the Diocese of Cuernavaca, Mexico; worked with Cristosol, a ministry to dioceses in Latin America; and is a longtime supporter of Latinx ministries in the L.A. diocese. She previously served the congregations of St. Augustine, Santa Monica, and St. Francis’, Palos Verdes. Before entering the ordained ministry, Stewart, who holds a doctorate in genetics from UCLA, taught biology and genetics at UCLA, Moorpark College and Marlborough School.

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Corona del Mar seeks a Director of Music to help us create inspiring and transformative liturgical experiences in the English Cathedral tradition.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding musician, choral director, and organist, with a track record in cathedral music or a similar setting. They will be able to demonstrate a passion for the choral tradition and a commitment to exploring new and innovative ways of developing that tradition for future generations. General duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To take responsibility for all aspects of musical life within the parish;
• To be responsible for the provision of choral and organ music at all services and events;
• To lead weekly rehearsals of the choir; and
• As organist, to be responsible for the use, care, and maintenance of the pipe organ and piano.

The hourly pay rate is competitive. At present, the position is part-time with hopes of increasing the position to full-time in the next couple of years. A full job description can be found here: https://bit.ly/smaadom001

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following application materials to [email protected]

• A cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their qualifications.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Saint Michael and All Angels is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Join us in our mission to inspire and uplift through the power of music. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and talented Director of Music to our church family.

Updated September 8, 2023

Maile oversess the day-to-day financial operations that keep things running smoothly at St. Michael and All Angels. Maile works closely with the rector, treasurer, and finance commission by maintaining the general ledger and providing monthly financial statements. At least once each year, Maile makes a pilgrimage to paradise when she takes a break from work to visit family in Hawaii.

Susan Caldwell joined Saint Michael and All Angels in May of 2012. She has a heart for Christian Education and working with children, youth, and adults to build and launch new ministry programs. Susan holds two California Teaching Credentials, a Multiple Subject and a Single Subject. She enjoys Youth Confirmation and teaching Baptism classes for parents, as well as leading the small group study “The Bible Challenge.” She has developed an innovative Vacation Bible School program entitled “Journey with the Saints” which takes place each summer. In her spare time, Susan enjoys writing, gardening, water-coloring and being near the ocean.

Wayne has spent the majority of his career in advertising and design where he has helped clients develop marketing strategies and personally created marketing materials of all kinds for print and digital media.

Parishioners on Facebook, may already know Wayne as the owner/administrator of High Church Coyote (Episcopal Humor), the world’s largest Episcopal-themed Facebook Group with 186K+ members. With HCC, Wayne strategically experimented with tactics for driving engagement in social media to great success.