Father Luke Ballman Pastor ph. (404) 252-4513 Father Luke Ballman was named Pastor of Holy Spirit effective July 1, 2023, returning “home” to his first assignment following his ordination in 2001. A native of Ohio, Fr. Ballman worked for Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) for eight years prior to entering the seminary for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Fr.... read more »
Father Cristian Cossio Parochial Vicar ph. (404) 252-4513 ...coming soon read more »
Father Joseph Nguyen Parochial Vicar ph. (404) 252-4513 Fr. Joseph Nguyen was just ordained on June 1 and received his master’s degree in divinity from Notre Dame seminary in New Orleans. The priesthood was a childhood dream of Fr. Nguyen’s who loved attending Mass and going to confession in Vietnam where he grew up. Fr. Nugyen’s faith was... read more »
Deacon Stephen Demko A parishioner for 25 years, Stephen Demko was ordained to the diaconate in February, 2007. Prior to his ordination, Deacon Demko was employed as a professor of mathematics at Georgia Tech from 1973 until 1990. He subsequently worked in algorhythm and software development at Image Science from 1990 until 2001... read more »
Deacon Bill McCarthy Director of Pastoral Outreach ph. (404) 252-4513 William “Bill” McCarthy is a full-time deacon serving the parish of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, Ga. A native Georgian with a gentle Southern drawl, Deacon Bill oversees community outreach, baptism preparation and certain support ministries. Recognizing the mission of bringing faith to the people, he brings a... read more »
Deacon Javier Oliver ph. (404) 252-4513 Coming soon... read more »
Deacon Allen Underwood Sacramental Registrar ph. (404) 252-4513 x227 Froilan (Allen) Underwood was ordained to the diaconate in February, 2007. With a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Far Eastern University in Manila and a graduate of Naval Officer's course. As commissioned officer, Deacon Underwood served as Executive Commanding Officer of the Philippine Navy Seabees Construction Division. He has also... read more »
