Fr. Gerard Cooper
Pastor

Introduction is coming!

Rev. Fr. Joe-Nelo P. Peninp
Associate Pastor

Rev. Fr. Joe-Nelo P. Penino, fondly called by his family, friends and parishioners as Fr. Joe or Fr. Joenelo was born on April 28, 1981 in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, the Philippines. He entered the Holy Rosary Seminary of the Archdiocese of Caceres in 1998. He finished his Bachelor of Arts degree major in Philosophy and minor in Religious Education in the year 2003 and pursued his higher studies at the Holy Rosary Major Seminary, Graduate School of Theology earning a Bachelor in Sacred Theology and at the same time his Master of Arts in Theology in 2007.

He was ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on July 14, 2007 and to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood on June 14, 2008 through the laying on of hands by the Most Rev. Leonardo Legaspi of the Order of Preachers, then Archbishop of Caceres. He held various parochial duties in his Archdiocese up until July 2023, when he was given a new pastoral assignment in the Diocese of Saskatoon through the Archdiocese of Caceres Mission Aid Program, a program that sends priests to different parts of the world. At present, he is the Associate Pastor of the Holy Family Cathedral Parish here in Saskatoon. 

Andy Korvemaker
Coordinator of Faith Formation

Andy joined our staff in 2011. He grew up in Regina, studied in Ottawa and Edmonton, moved back to Ottawa, and then settled here in Saskatoon. He is married (sorry, ladies) to Jane and they have 3 excessively energetic and loud kids: Spencer, Cassia, and Felicity. He loves good coffee, most food, and brews some seriously amazing beer.

Conchita Mary Fonseca 
Coordinaton of Evangelization to Families

Conchita joined Holy Family Parish in October 2024, bringing with her a rich background in education and ministry. Born and raised in Dubai, she moved to Saskatoon in 2023 with her parents and brother. With 12 years of experience as a university lecturer and 5 years as a learning and development professional, Conchita has a deep-rooted commitment to teaching and formation.

Conchita’s passion for empowering young people and nurturing faith led her to Holy Family, where she continues her mission of service, learning, and spiritual growth. She is also an active (voluntary) member of the Jesus Youth movement, an international lay Catholic movement, where she channels her talents in public speaking, teaching, and both youth and adult ministry.

Linda Bobowski
Financial Secretary

Linda is the number cruncher here on staff; she has served Holy Family Parish for the past 20+ years as financial secretary. Before coming to HFP, Linda was Secretary Treasurer of the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (11 years). Linda and Orest have three grown daughters Stephanie (married to Colin, children Marissa and Colby, Calgary), Sherricee (Toronto) and Shannon (married to Matt, child Evelyn, Masset, BC) Linda is a Lay Formation graduate, a CWL member, enjoys gardening, travelling throughout Europe and visiting her children and grandchildren.

Jim Nakoneshny
Facilities Manager

Much of Jim’s working career was spent as a technical specialist in the banking / cash processing industry. Starting in 2007 he also led the design and construction of the new Cathedral facility as volunteer chairs of both the Cathedral Building Committee and the Worship & Liturgical Design Committee.

He has been part of Holy Family’s staff since 2011, joining the team as Facilities Manager and overseeing the completion of construction in 2012. Jim’s role at the Cathedral is to oversee the daily physical operations of the facility, and through our custodial and maintenance personnel ensuring that it is ready to meet the needs of its many users and the hundreds of activities occurring here each month. He works closely with groups and individuals to plan and coordinate the many functions being held in our space, including parish activities, family celebrations, school events, community functions, weddings, conferences and more.

Jim and his wife Pat have two daughters studying at the University of Saskatchewan. When he gets away from work, Jim enjoys a quiet evening with his family, although they have a long list of projects waiting for him to complete at home.

Johanna Fashola
Administrative Assistant

Johanna joined the Cathedral of the Holy Family in 2021. She grew up and Studied in Nigeria. She Immigrated with her family to Canada in 2017. She is married to Olumuyiwa and they have 2 Amazing and kind hearted children. Peter and Agatha. She loves meeting and encouraging people. She also loves music.

Rolando Rostata
Head Custodian

Gino Hanns - Custodian

Ashly Hanns - Custodian