Category: Pastoral Council

Yvette Lopez

I have been married for over 20 years to my husband, Richie. We have three fantastic kids. Brittany, is married Cody and they have given us two grandkids, Anastasia and Dawson. Catalina, whose significant other is Ciaron and they are having our third grand daughter Zaya Mae. Our youngest is our son Antonio, who is in high school, plays football at LHS and ushers here at St. James.

I was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and saw all my grandparents faithfully serve our Catholic church for as long as I can remember. I began serving our church in 1998 when our oldest was in kindergarten and since then have been serving in various ways including religious education/catechism from kindergarten to high schoolers, chaperoning Steubenville conferences for our teens, leading Baptismal classes with my husband, and assisting with other ministries as needed and am part of the Walking with Purpose ministry. I am able to do these things in part because I am a realtor which allows me the flexibility needed to do the things

I love with our Catholic family. I look forward to being a liaison between Fr. Mike, Fr. Michael and our church community. I am ready for the task which God has in plan for me and my part of this faithful group I am a go getter and hope to utilize the gifts God has bestowed upon me in a way that helps our church family in a way which is pleasing to God. Lastly, I enjoy sporting events with my family whether it be cheering them on the sidelines or enjoying watching the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, or any sport really! When I am not enjoying sports in one way or another I enjoy my date nights with my husband and our family gatherings of corn hole and other family games.

To contact Yvette Lopez      816-777-4694 

Corrine Katzer

Corrine has been a part of St. James since she was born in 2001. Over the years she has enjoyed seeing St. James grow and move into a beautiful new church. Corrine attended Liberty Public Schools and graduated in 2019. While at Liberty High, she was active in tennis and orchestra. After high school, she attended Quincy University in Quincy, IL, graduating in 2022 with a degree in Human Services. At QU Corrine was an active member of the AOII sorority and was the chapter president during her senior year.
Corrine is currently working on her Master’s degree in Social Work at Park University and will graduate in the spring of 2024. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, watching movies and playing with our family pets.

Call Corrine at 816-645-7935

Betsy Lewey

I was born in Austin, TX and my family moved to Liberty in the 1960’s. As a child, I went to St James school and church on Water Street. My husband Doug and I have always lived in Liberty. We met in high school and he became a member of our parish when we were married at St. James in 1981.

We have 4 children and 2 grandchildren with more on the way! I have worked as an RN at Children’s Mercy and Liberty hospitals, and for the past 23 years, I have been with KU cardiology in our outpatient clinic.

I have been a lector and have played in the handbell choir for many years and now also serve as a communion minister. Doug and I have been active in other ministries in the church throughout the years and look forward to continued involvement in the church.

To contact Betsy Lewey   816-679-9910