Summer 2008 Schedule

Vacation Bible School - Rainforest Adventure
Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1, 9:30 am - 12 pm
For all children age 3 (must be toilet trained) - 6th grade
Crafts, games, music, science, stories and snacks!
Please contact the Cathedral office for more information and registration.

Rev. Shawn J. Clerkin, Assistant Clergy
Shawn is in his third year of part-time priestly ministry at the Cathedral. Fr. Shawn has a Masters of Divinity from Bexley Hall Seminary in Rochester, NY. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre/Communication Arts (Gannon University) and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre/Directing (Virginia Commonwealth University). His full-time appointment is as an Assistant Professor (tenured) of Theatre, Communication, and Fine Arts at Gannon University. He is married to Almitra Clerkin, Executive Director of the Erie Playhouse and together they are the proud parents of Seamus Clerkin, Legomaniac and avid XBOX 360 gamer.

Craig Dressler, Program Assistant
Craig graduated from Westminster College in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion (Christian Tradition) and Music (Pipe Organ). He studied organ in high school with Sharon Downey, Organist/Choirmaster of the Cathedral, and in the studio of Dr. Elizabeth Anne Harrison at Westminster. While studying at Westminster, Craig worked in the departments of Music, Residence Life, and Religious Life. He also performed organ concerts and studied antique keyboard technique in Germany and the Netherlands. Craig is a member of the Erie Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. He is passionate about Liturgy and Biblical Studies, is excited to have the opportunity to minister to the downtown Cathedral community, and is always willing to have a chat over a good cup of coffee.