Clergy

Rev. Fr. Matthew CherianParochial Vicar Contact Fr. Matthew:frcmatt@gmail.com Rev. Fr. Matthew Cherian serves as Parochial Vicar of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in East Haven, Connecticut. Working alongside the pastor, clergy, staff, and parishioners, Fr. Matthew assists in the spiritual and pastoral life of our parish and helps serve the...

Rev. Fr. Thomas J. WalshPastor Contact Fr. Walsh:FrTJWalsh@gmail.com Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Walsh serves as Pastor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in East Haven, Connecticut. As pastor, he provides spiritual and pastoral leadership to our parish community and works closely with parishioners, staff, and ministry leaders to strengthen the...

George McCarroll Deacon Contact Deacon George:Please contact the Parish Office Deacon George McCarroll serves the people of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish as a deacon, sharing in the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the Liturgy, and serving the needs of the community. As part of his ministry, Deacon...

Larry Tiani Deacon Contact Deacon Larry:Please contact the Parish Office Deacon Larry Tiani serves the people of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish as a permanent deacon. He joined the St. Pio parish family in 2023 following his ordination to the diaconate on June 3, 2023. As part of his ministry,...

Wayne SandfordDeacon Contact Deacon Wayne:Please contact the Parish Office Deacon Wayne Sandford serves the people of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish as a permanent deacon, bringing to his ministry a lifelong commitment to faith, service, and the East Haven community. Deacon Wayne has been part of the St. Pio of...