Staff Bios
William Eugene Brown was born February 10, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, son of Eugene Fetscher Brown and Mary Jane Brown (both deceased). He was baptized, confirmed and received First Communion at age nineteen in Pella, Iowa, during his freshman year of college.
Father Brown spent the later part of his childhood in the mountains of the high desert, at Lake Elizabeth, CA, where he first felt a call toward God. He left home to attend college in Iowa, and after going to Mass for the first time in his life, approached the priest and announced, "Father, I want to become a Catholic!" This dream came true at the Easter Vigil the following year.
As a German and French major in college, he then spent one year in Austria (at the University of Vienna), and one year in France (at the Sorbonne), enjoying countries that had such a long and deep Catholic history. He felt a tug inside toward the priesthood, but never had the courage to ask anyone about it until he was back in the United States, pursuing a doctorate in German Literature at Stanford.
The priests there at the Newman Center (Fr. Dennis Browne and Fr. Eugene Boyle) were a real blessing, helping him discern his call, and encouraging him to enter St. Patrick's Seminary in nearby Menlo Park. The four years of seminary were a great delight and a challenge for Father Brown, helping him grow in the Catholic faith and look forward to serving Jesus and his people as a priest.
Since ordination, he has served at the following parishes in our archdiocese:
• St. Elizabeth, San Francisco (deacon year)Bryan graduated from Marin Catholic High School, attended UC San Diego, and then UC Santa Cruz graduate school. He has a Minor in Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego and an MA in Education from UC Santa Cruz. In addition, he has a Multi-Subject Teaching Credential and Administrative Credential from the State of California
Prior to working at St. Hilary, Bryan taught 6th grade at Saint Rita School in Fairfax, CA for 4 years. Additionally, he taught 6th and 7th grade Physical Education, 7th grade Social Studies, and 3rd grade science. In the summer of 2006, he attended COSI language institute in Costa Rica for one month of Spanish instruction while staying with a host family. He has coached many sports including wrestling and JV soccer at Marin Catholic High School.
Bryan has been the School Principal at St. Hilary's for 2 years. His areas of Responsibility are educational leader of the school, involving all matter related to student life on campus. He works with staff and parents to create the best learning environment possible. In conjunction with Father Tarantino, he makes decisions related to curriculum, finance, daily operations, fund raising, and future development.
Bryan says he is fortunate and blessed to be married to his wife, Micaela. He enjoys spending time with her, his family and friends, and enjoys mountain biking, golf, snowboarding, basketball, and boxing. He takes his inspiration from all of the teachers that he's had during his life that took the time to guide and mentor him, and appreciates all of their wisdom and love. He hopes to be that for the students here at Saint Hilary School. His father is currently a 5th grade teacher at Los Gatos Christian School, so teaching and education are . . . in his blood!
"Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire."
– William Butler Yeats
Sister Dolores has been a Sister of the Holy Faith for over forty years. Her sisters were invited to open St. Hilary School in 1963. There have been Holy Faith Sisters or a sister present in the parish since then.
Sister Dolores attended Froebel College of Education in Dublin, Ireland (Diploma in Education), Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA (Bachelor of Arts), Naropa University in Oakland, CA (Masters in Liberal Arts), and was Spiritual Director at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, CA where she was invited to be an intern and received a Certification in Facilitation. She has been an Elementary school teacher in Dublin, Ireland, with special accomplishment in Choir direction at Iona Road School, as well as Elementary school teacher in Los Angeles, CA, Intern at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, CA, RCIA and Liturgy Director at St. Raymond's Church, Downey, CA, and Pastoral Associate at St. Cornelius Church, Long Beach, CA.
This is Sister Dolores' seventh year as Pastoral Associate at St. Hilary Church. Her responsibilities include RCIA, Art as Meditation Series, Senior Ministry, Angel Choir, and Social Justice actions. She is am inspired by all the people who work tirelessly in the cause of social justice.
Sister Dolores enjoys the beauty of nature and loves to read, to sing, and to play music. It is her joy to walk with people on their faith journey. She particularly loves to visit the "Listening Post" in the Tenderloin, San Francisco, and to serve the homeless supper and talk with them in San Francisco whenever she can.
Favorite Quote:
"See, I am doing something new!
Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?"
– Isaiah 43:19
Vicki was born and raised in San Francisco, attending Catholic schools, married her husband Alan and moved to Marin 30 years ago. She has 3 children – ages 29, 26, and 21 – who all attended St. Hilary School! At present, she has one 2 year old grandson.
Vicki attended a Catholic College for three years and then graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Humanities. She continued her education with numerous courses over the seven years she attended, The School of Pastoral Leadership. Vicki is a spiritual director, completing her three years of training at Mercy Center, Burlingame. She has also completed the "Internship in the Art of Retreat Direction" at Mercy Center, Burlingame with an emphasis in directing the "Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius." Vicki continues to enrich her life with courses and workshops in Religion and Spirituality.
Prior to working at St. Hilary, Vicki was the "Development Director" at St. Gabriel School in San Francisco, the "Development Director" for the Sisters of the Holy Faith, and while her children were young, loved being a volunteer in various schools, church and in the local community. She has also worked with her husband in his businesses and is profoundly grateful to have been able to be a "stay at home mom" while her children were growing up.
Vicki has been on staff as "Pastoral Minister" at St. Hilary's since 2005, after 20 years as a volunteer! Her areas of responsibility at St. Hilary are "Whole Community Catechesis," "Adult Faith Formation," "Faith Sharing Groups," "Women's Scripture Study" "Liturgy Committee," "Development/Discipleship, " Coordinating Volunteers," and working with the Outreach groups. She enjoys being with her family and friends, cooking for large gatherings, journeying with people through spiritual direction, reading, attending spiritual seminars, listening to music, and recharging yearly in Yosemite
Favorite Quote:
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Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you will do with your evenings, |
how you spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything. |
Diana is a graduate of Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She became a "Master Catechist" after completing a 5 year Diaconate Formation program. She has also been a Licenced Lifeguard for Jones Beach, NY., a manager for "Everyday Hero" (a test stadigy for Dayton Hudson in the Mall of America, Minniapolis, MN.), and a manager for Jewel foods in Champaign, Illinois.
She has been the Director of Religious Education at St. Hilary's for twelve years. Among her responsibilities are Director of Religious Education K through 8, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist Director.
Diana has three children - Michael Ryan 30, Nicholas Arthur 24, and Kristin Rose 21. She enjoys stiching, needlepointing, crocheting, knitting, sewing, baking, sailing, jogging, spending time at the ocean, and spending time with family and friends.
"In this life we cannot do great things.
We can do small things with great Love."
– Mother Theresa
Mr. Stadlin has been Music Director and principle organist at St. Hilary Parish since 1997.
A native of the New York area where he performed many concerts in New York City at St. Patrick's Cathedral, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Grace Church and many other fine houses of worship in the greater Tri-state area, he graduated from Jersey City State College with a degree in Sacred Music and Theory Composition. Please visit St. Hilary's Music Ministry/Choir page here.
Bill graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Engineering and from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA in Finance. Prior to working at St. Hilary, he spent 4 years in the Air Force and 25 years in banking.
Bill moved to Tiburon and joined the parish in 1989, and has held numerous volunteer positions in the school and parish, including School Board President, Parent Guild President, Capital Campaign Co-Chair, and member of the Parish Council and Finance Council. He became St. Hilary's Business Manager in 1999, and is responsible for all financial matters for the Church and the School, as well as all facilities scheduling and maintenance.
Bill enjoys camping and golf, and he and his wife Dina have three children and three grandchildren.
Favorite Quote:
"Man moves toward and becomes like that which he thinks."
Anna Walsh has served as the parish secretary for the past 12 years. It is a job that she finds very fulfilling because it affords her the opportunity to deal with many people.
Anna was raised in New York City. She and her husband raised their three children in Marin County. When her youngest child began high school, she accepted a position in the Development Office at Marin Catholic and was there for eight years. Her current responsibilities include everything from answering phones, publishing the bulletin and parish brochures, administrative assistant to the Pastor, and special events.
Anna has six grandchildren with whom she tries to spend as much time as possible. She enjoys reading, sewing and all manner of crafts, as well as travel, theater and learning new things.
