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Elgin, IL 60123
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Rev. Geoffrey Wirth

Father Geoffrey Wirth was appointed pastor of STM by Bishop Thomas Doran on July 2, 2001.  He was ordained a priest on June 10, 1967.  This is Fr. Geoff's third pastorate in the Rockford Diocese. He served as pastor at St. Mary Church in Sterling, IL from 1980-87 and was then assigned to St. Thomas the Apostle, Crystal Lake, IL where he served for 14 years.

In addition to his assignment as pastor or STM, Fr. Geoff serves as a member of the College of Diocesan Consultors to Bishop Doran, as a member of the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, as a member of the President's Appointed Committee for United in Faith, and as a member of the Committee to Assist Needy Parishes.  He serves as a member of several diocesan ad hoc committees as well.

Fr. Geoff's seminary education was at Illinois Benedictine College, St. Procopius Seminary and Bellarmine School of Theology where he completed his studies for the priesthood.  In 1983, Father received the Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein.

   

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