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 »
Chrystian Bis Seminarian ph. (404) 252-4513 x213 Seminarian Chrystian Bis is serving a pastoral year at Holy Spirit to learn and assist with the many facets of parish life. Chrystian grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, as the son of Polish immigrants, and his home parish is Prince of Peace in Flowery Branch. Chrystian studies at St. Vincent... read more »
Father Roberto Suarez Parochial Vicar ph. (404) 252-4513 Fr. Roberto Suarez is originally from Colombia. He began the seminary formation in Bogota Colombia attending the Franciscan University of Saint Bonaventure. He was asked by then Archbishop Wilton Gregory to study philosophy in Mexico, earning a bachelor's degree in Philosophy. Fr. Suarez came to US, attending Georgia State University... 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 Whitney Robichaux ph. (404) 252-4513 Whitney Francis Robichaux, Jr. was ordained in May, 1987. He has a Master’s degree in Math-Education and a Master’s degree in Theology. He is originally from Louisiana where he taught Math in High School, moved to Atlanta in 1965 and after retiring he taught Math part time in a... 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 »
