Annie is an apprentice through Echo, a Masters in Theology through the University of Notre Dame. She is excited to be placed at the Franciscan Center for the last semester of her graduate studies (Jan – May 2023) to support and extend the ministries offered here.
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Lily just joined the Franciscan Center as part-time staff. After 28 years of parish experience, she is looking forward to continuing to serve God’s people and connecting with all persons, especially those who speak Spanish.
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Karen manages our guest services and Zoom programming. She has worked for the Franciscan Center since 2001. She graduated from Shepherd College with a BS degree in Social Work. Karen has a tremendous caring spirit. She enjoys being with her pets.
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Bayé Perry is an award-winning hospitality executive who drives superior results from concept formation through significant rapid growth as the top level operator. A savvy operations strategist and visionary experience cultivator, he has spearheaded and managed industry-leading gastropubs, farm-to-table restaurants, and craft breweries/brewpubs. He has helped launch several top boutique
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Doug oversees facility maintenance and event set up. He joined the Center in the fall of 2018.
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Mary Beth is a South Tampa native and University of Central Florida alumni; she has been working with Operation Restore since 2018. Today, Mary Beth administers to the day-to-day operations of the facility. She is the contact for rental inquiries, event planning and retreat bookings to ensure guests experience Franciscan
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Brian has been in ministry in Catholic Schools, Parishes, and Dioceses since 1981. Brian said of this new chapter in his life “As the new Executive Director of the Franciscan Center, I am honored to return grateful service to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, their charism and vision, and their
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