Reverend Michael J. Graham, S.J.

Fr. Michael Graham, S.J. has served as President of Xavier University since January 1, 2001. Prior to his position as President, Jesuit Father Graham was Executive Assistant to the President of Xavier and Vice President for University Relations. Fr. Graham first joined Xavier as an Assistant Professor of History for the 1984-85 academic year, and returned to stay in 1989. In addition to his degrees in divinity, philosophy and psychology, Fr. Graham holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Michigan where he graduated in 1983. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Fr. Graham entered the Society of Jesus in 1978 and was ordained a priest in 1988.

Reverend William Reichel, O.F.M.

After teaching for 9 years, Francisian Father Reichel ministered to Native Americans in the Southwest for 13 years, and was a pastor or associate pastor in several parishes in the mid- and southwest United States. He is the past director of Friarhurst Retreat Center of Cincinnati. His career includes the formation of future Franciscans, giving retreats for priests, men and women religious, and conducting Parish Missions throughout the U.S. He also participated in the International Franciscan program of work and prayer among the poor of Central America . When not on the road, Fr. Reichel witnesses from his personal life experiences and journey with the Lord from pre-Vatican II days until the present. Fr. Reichel is a Cincinnati native, and was ordained to the Franciscan priesthood in 1961.

Reverend John E. Wessling

Fr. Wessling teaches at Ursuline Academy. Born and raised in nearby Kentucky, Fr. Wessling attended local Catholic schools in Bellevue and Norwood before graduating in 1959 from Mount St. Mary Seminary where he was ordained in 1958. Stationed at Holy Angels Church, he began his teaching ministry at Purcell High School prior to earning his Doctorate in Theology at the University of Fribou , Switzerland. He has taught philosophy at the Athenaeum of Ohio, co-pastored at St. Michael's in Sharonville, and was Pastor at Our Lady of Visitation from 1988 to 2002. While not teaching or assisting at Good Shepherd, Fr. Wessling enjoys his eight nieces and nephews and fifteen great nieces and nephews.

Rev. Mr. Rick Gallenstein

Deacon Rick assists the pastor and other priests at the Liturgy of the Mass, and performs the Sacraments of Marriage and Baptism and the Funeral Rite without Mass.

Deacon Rick is also responsible to the hospitalized, bereaved, sick, shut-ins, and nursing home residents. He works with the Caring Hands ministry. He offers grief support and psychological and spiritual care.

Rev. Mr. James Jones

Deacon Jim assists the pastor and other priests at the Liturgy of Mass, and performs the Sacrament of Marriage and Baptism and the Funeral Rite without Mass.

Deacon Jim is also responsible for the planing and implementation of all facets of the kindergarten through sixth grade Faith Formation program. This involves coordinating the classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and helping plan the various children's liturgies throughout the year.

Reverend Mr. Max Schellman

Deacon Max coordinates parish retreats, serves as human resources minister to parish staff, assists the pastor and other priests at the Liturgy of Mass, and performs the Sacraments of Marriage and Baptism and the Funeral Rite without Mass.

Deacon Max is a Human Resources Manager with Procter & Gamble, having experience in most areas of Human Resources over his 33 year career.  He has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from the Athenaeum of Ohio.  Deacon Max is also on the Adjunct Faculty of the Athenaeum of Ohio, and teaches in the Permanent Deacon Formation Program. He and his wife, Jeanne, a retired speech pathologist, have two grown children.