Leadership

As Pastor, Fr. Creagan is responsible for implementing the parish mission, which includes St. Joseph’s School as one of its largest ministries.  Fr. Creagan is the Superintendent of the school and has final authority over all decisions.
 
Father Creagan was born in Japan and grew up in Hudson, WI. He is a graduate of University of St. Thomas 1993 (B.A. in International Studies), St. Paul Seminary 1997 (Master of Divinity) and the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course, Ft Jackson South Carolina 2014. He was ordained a priest by Archbishop Harry Flynn in 1997.  He served as parochial vicar for St. Michael and St. Mary in Stillwater (1997-2002) and from 2002-2008, he was pastor of Sacred Heart in Robbinsdale. He also served as an adjunct spiritual director for St. John Vianney Minor Seminary (2000-2014).

He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.  Father Creagan serves in the Army National Guard as the chaplain for the 334th BEB with headquarters in Stillwater, MN.  He served as chaplain for the MNBE (Multi-national Battlegroup East) in Kosovo during 2015 on a NATO peacekeeping mission.

Greg Wesely became principal of St. Joseph’s School in 2016.  Originally from Owatonna, his extensive experience in professional education includes 34 years as a teacher and principal in Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Before coming to St. Joseph’s, Mr. Wesely served as a principal in the Aquinas Catholic School system in La Crosse, Wisconsin, for 14 years. 
 
Greg is an active member of the parish community serving as a lector and extraordinary minister, volunteering in adult catechesis and marriage preparation and as a member of the Knights of Columbus. 
 
As principal of St. Joseph’s School, Mr. Wesely is accountable to, and supervised by, the Pastor.  He provides spiritual and academic leadership to students, faculty and staff, implements policies and oversees the day-to-day management of school programs.

Cathi Budge earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the College of St. Catherine.  In addition, she earned her master’s degree in Curriculum Design & Instructional Leadership, and the degree of Education Specialist from the University of St. Thomas.

Cathi is a dedicated professional with extensive teaching and administrative experience. She is committed to creating and supporting a professional school climate to ensure quality instructional programs. She is passionate about establishing and maintaining strong relationships with students and their parents.

In the role of Assistant Principal, Cathi works in tandem with the school principal and assumes authority when the principal is inaccessible.

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is advisory to the Pastor and Principal.  The council members are nominated by the SAC and appointed by the Pastor to serve a three-year term.  Members serve on one of four standing committees:  Strategic Long Range Planning, Finance, Marketing and Development.

The School Advisory Council serves to:

• assure the school implements the educational mission and goals of the parish
• provide quality Catholic education for the children of the parish
• assure sound management
• communicate the mission, goals, activities and needs of the school to the parish and broader community
• maintain and foster commitment of others to the school
• spread the “good news” of Catholic education