Clergy, Staff & Vestry
Saint Patrick’s Rector
The Rev. Dr. Sarah Colvin is a second-career priest from the Diocese of Washington who graduated from the Virginia Theological Seminary and was ordained in 2014. For the past two years she served as Priest Associate at St. Paul's Memorial Church (Charlottesville) while completing her Masters in Ethics in Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. At St. Paul's she oversaw the Liturgy of the Word for children and preached and celebrated Mass as scheduled.
Before receiving her call to the Priesthood, Sarah had a challenging and fulfilling career in Medicine (Neuropathology and Forensic Pathology). She served for many years as a physician in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, where she worked closely with families who had lost loved ones in the most grievous circumstances.
Sarah's family and church backgrounds are as diverse as St. Patrick's. Her son and daughter are half African-American, and her niece and nephew are half Chinese. Her previous parish, which raised her up for ordination, has a large Liberian population. It is one of the seven parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington that have started Spanish language services. This little bit of history gives the back-story of her deep commitment to working with folks from diverse cultures and walks of life.
Before receiving her call to the Priesthood, Sarah had a challenging and fulfilling career in Medicine (Neuropathology and Forensic Pathology). She served for many years as a physician in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia, where she worked closely with families who had lost loved ones in the most grievous circumstances.
Sarah's family and church backgrounds are as diverse as St. Patrick's. Her son and daughter are half African-American, and her niece and nephew are half Chinese. Her previous parish, which raised her up for ordination, has a large Liberian population. It is one of the seven parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington that have started Spanish language services. This little bit of history gives the back-story of her deep commitment to working with folks from diverse cultures and walks of life.
Saint Patrick's Organist/Choir Director
Mariko Hiller has been Organist/Choir Director of St. Patrick's since 1998. Mrs. Hiller studied organ, piano and music education in University of Arizona and George Mason University. She is a founder of the Odeon Chamber Music Series (www.odeonchambermusicseries.org) and a co-founder of the combined choir series since 2000.
Saint Patrick's Vestry
- Liz Nguyen (Senior Warden)
- Victoria Kennedy (Junior Warden)
- Kathy Oliver (Treasurer)
- Catherine Dubas (Register)
- Michael Knowles
- Pierre Chanu
