Diocesan Pastoral Directory

O’Toole, Deacon Patrick J. 200 Deer Run Dr., Schaghticoke, NY 12154

Cellular: (217) 823-3928 E-mail: potoole@dio.org

Born: June 27, 1959. Ordained Deacon: June 20, 2009. Spouse: Daniele D. O’Toole. Children: Jason P. O’Toole, Jennifer L. Cobb, Kaylee K. O’Toole, Brendan L. Llado, Jacob P. O’Toole, Rachel E. O’Toole, Nathan P. O’Toole, Joseph P. O’Toole, Rebecca A. O’Toole, Anna G. O’Toole, Sara N. O’Toole, Lea M. O’Toole, Benjamin P. O’Toole. Ministry: St. Mary, Farmersville, St. Maurice, Morrisonville, and St. Raymond, Raymond, 2009-2019. Director: Villa Maria Catholic Life Center, Springfield, 2014-2018; Office for the Missions: 2018-2019. Ministry: Outside the Diocese, 2020-2024. St. Elizabeth, Granite City, 2023. Ss. James and Patrick, Decatur, 2024-present.

Palazzolo, Deacon Dominic Anthony St. James Parish, 112 N. Sixth St., Riverton, IL 62561-0590 Residence: 2329 Eastview Drive., Springfield, IL 62702 Parish: (217) 629-7717

Parish FAX: (217) 391-6590 E-mail: dpalazzolo@dio.org

Born: April 6, 1956. Ordained Deacon: June 25, 2016. Spouse: Madonna Palazzolo. Ministry: St. Aloysius, Springfield, 2016-2021; St. James, Riverton, 2021-2022. Retired: 2022-present

Parquette, Deacon Gregory W. St. Katharine Drexel Parish

Mailing Address: 722 S. 12th St., Springfield, IL 62703 Residence: 1710 South Walnut, Springfield, IL 62704 Parish Office: 725 S. 12th St., Springfield, IL 62703

Parish/FAX: (217) 523-5963 E-mail: gparquette@dio.org Born: August 25, 1956. Ordained Deacon: June 16, 2012. Spouse: Betty Parquette. Children: Thomas Parquette, Brent Parquette, Donielle Parquette, Reese Parquette, and Veronica Parquette. Ministry: Little Flower, Springfield, 2012-2017; St. Katharine Drexel, Springfield, 2017-present.

Richardson, Deacon Kevin P. Residence: 4994 Fitzgerald Road, Decatur, IL 62521 Parish: (217) 877-4146 Parish FAX: (217) 877-4147 Cellular: (217) 620-2032 E-mail: krichardson@dio.org

Born: July 29, 1961. Ordained Deacon: June 24, 2007. Spouse: Colleen Richardson. Children: Patrick Richardson, Nolan Richardson, Connor Richardson, Brendan Richardson. Ministry: St. Thomas the Apostle, Decatur, 2007-2023. Director of Campus Ministry: Millikin University, 2012-2013 Leave of Absence: 2023-2024. Assistant Chaplain: Decatur Correctional Center, Decatur, 2024-present.

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