Staff
The rev. dr. JENIFER CHATFIELD
Bishop-elect
The Rev. Dr. Jenifer Chatfield was elected the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania on August 8, 2026. Previously serving as rector of St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church in San Marino, California, she brings extensive experience in parish leadership and ministry. She holds a Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School. The consecration and ordination of the Bishop-elect as the ninth Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania will be on Saturday, December 12th at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
Marissa Litzenberg Tamulonis
Director of Administration and Strategy
Marissa Litzenberg Tamulonis serves as the Director of Administration and Strategy for both the diocese and Erie Episcopal. She will support the Bishop with strategic initiatives, parish visits, and diocesan events; support the governance bodies of the Diocese; serve as the point person for Diocesan Convention; and help coordinate administrative support for both the Diocese and Erie Episcopal. Marissa has bachelor’s degrees in history and political science from Penn State University, the Behrend Campus. Originally from Volant, located in Lawrence County, Marissa is passionate about inclusive, comprehensive, and impactful community-based work in the NWPA region.
Contact Marissa for the Visitation Schedule, Bishop’s Schedule, Diocesan Events, and Diocesan Governance-related Issues
Jeff Mills
Canon for Finance
Jeff Mills has served in the Diocese for more than 32 years. As a lay leader at Redeemer,
Hermitage, St. Jude’s and now Resurrection in Hermitage, he has served on the vestry/bishop’s
committee as clerk and treasurer and is a licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister and Visitor. At the
diocesan level, Jeff has served on Diocesan Council, the Audit Committee, the Finance
Committee, and the Grant Committee, and as Assistant Diocesan Treasurer. In 2022, Jeff was
called to serve as Canon for Finance/CFO for the partnership Diocese of WNY & NWPA and is
grateful to support the ongoing ministry of the Diocese of NWPA.
Contact Jeff for assessments, Parochial Reports, Grant Requests, Congregational Audits, Clergy Compensation, Payroll & Benefits including Insurance, Clergy Assurance Fund Questions, and Comingled Trusts
Casandra Reese
Director of Design & Media
Casandra Reese serves as the Director of Design and Media, bringing creativity to the diocese’s visual and communication needs. She oversees newsletters, social media, photography, videography, editing, illustrations, and overall communications strategy. Casandra has a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design with concentrations in marketing and photography from Mercyhurst University. Rooted in her love for Jesus and commitment to the church, Casandra is dedicated to supporting our congregations and parishioners with thoughtful, faithful, and beautifully crafted visual work. She is always glad to help with any artistic or media needs across the diocese.
Contact Casandra for web-Site Questions, ENews Submissions or Questions, Social Media, and Advice on Digital Prescence
CHELSEA CORBY
Administrative Assistant
Chelsea is originally from Erie and brings many years of administrative experience with her to Erie Episcopal and the Diocese. She ensures that the office runs smoothly and provides essential administrative support to the staff and volunteers of Erie Episcopal and the Diocese. Chelsea maintains a welcoming and helpful environment in the office, answering calls, receiving visitors, and helping to direct you to the appropriate person.
Contact Chelsea for Lay Licensing, Safe Church Training, Diocesan Convention, Remarriage Applications, and Building Use
Tim Kroh
Missioner for the Ordination Process, Missioner for SE Region
Born and raised in our diocese, Tim was baptized as a teenager at Church of Our Saviour, DuBois. He graduated with a BA in World Religions from Penn State and received his M.Div from the Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained a priest in 2006 in the Diocese of Maryland, and served urban, suburban, and rural congregations in that diocese as Rector, Priest-in-Charge, Interim, and University Chaplain. Tim also served for a time in the Dioceses of Pennsylvania, Arizona and San Diego before returning home in 2022 as Vicar of Church of Our Saviour, DuBois and Holy Trinity,
Brookville. Tim also serves our diocese as Missioner for Ordination, Transitions, and for the Southeast Deanery.
Contact Tim for the Ordination Process and Aspirants Retreats