Category: Bios

Maintenance Lead At the end of Summer 2021 – St James reorganized and our business manager absorbed the role of Facilities Manager.  We decided that our greatest need was and … Read More

Fr. Michael Volkmer, C.PP.S. was appointed Senior Priest in Residence of St. James on July 1, 2019. He was born Dec. 10, 1939 in Nebraska City, NE. He studied theology … Read More

Fr. Mike Roach was appointed pastor of St. James, on November 1, 2011.  He is a native of the Kansas City area—born and raised in Liberty, Missouri, where he currently … Read More

Katie Klassen grew up in a large Catholic family – a home full of lots of love, family and faith. Along with strong Catholic family and community, she had wonderful … Read More

Jennifer Scanlon-Smith became the principal of St. James Catholic School in July of 2015.  She has lived in the Kansas City metro area her entire life and attended Notre Dame de … Read More

Deacon Charles Koesterer and his family have been members of St. James since 1988.  Deacon Chuck was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph in … Read More

Daniel A. Baker joined the St. James Parish staff in July of 2007, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Danny grew up just south of Liberty in … Read More