Staff at the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester

The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer

Episcopal Bishop in Rochester

(585) 473-0903

To email the Bishop: kara@episcopalrochester.org

• Work collaboratively to discern God's call for our life as a diocese
• Offer pastoral support for clergy and congregations
• Oversee diocesan staff and administration of diocesan staff and budget
   

Sarah Herzog

Executive Administrator

(585) 473-0903

sarah@episcopalrochester.org

• General information, scheduling, planning and providing hospitality, outside meetings and events.
• Administrative support of Bishop and staff, Diocesan committees and leadership
• Monitors and maintains records; Safe Church, Anti-Racism, Clergy Records, Holy Orders and licenses.

Will Ingle

Director of Finance and Administration

(585) 355-7032

will@episcopalrochester.org

• Diocesan finance, budget, asset & risk management
• Human Resource & Compensation policy
• Committees:  Trustees (Audit, Investment & Property), Human Resources, Budget & Congregational Development Partnership (CDP)

The Rev. Virginia Tyler Smith

Director of Ministry

(585) 315-6604

virginia@episcopalrochester.org

• Assists parishes to plan for, advertise, and recruit new clergy
• Diocesan liaison for clergy seeking new positions
• Resource for administrative and planning matters for parishes in transition
• Committees: Congregational Development Partnership Grants, Diocesan Council, HR Committee

Catherine Shoemaker

Parish Auditor & Finance Consultant

(585) 241-4586

catherine@episcopalrochester.org

• Parish Audits & financial consulting for Treasurers

• Diocesan loan & apportionment billing and administration

• Parochial Reports

The Rev. Annie Jones

Director of Formation

(641) 330-2681

annie@episcopalrochester.org

• Safe Church coordinator.

• Assist parishes in resources, training, and conversations about formation for children and adults.

• Work collaboratively to develop diocesan events for children, youth, and young adults. 

Stephen Richards

Director of Community Engagement

(585) 473-2979

communications@episcopalrochester.org

• Directs all internal and external communications for the Diocese
• Shares the special stories of the parish missions and ministries throughout the Diocese
• Connect our Bishop and Diocese with our community

Carol Hicks

Accounting

(585) 672-3169

Accountant@episcopalrochester.org

• Diocesan Accounting: All general ledger, AP, AR & cash management
• Maintain financial compliance & controls, and support annual diocesan audit
• Financial reporting

Kristy Estey

Coaching and Assistant

(585) 473-2985

kristy@episcopalrochester.org

Retiring April 30, 2025

Please contact:

Will Ingle for Human Resources, Parish Leadership & Finance

Carol Hicks for Healthcare Enrollments & Benefits, Retired Clergy HRA Program