Our Staff
Meet Our Priests & Staff
Fr Greg Barker - Parish Priest 
Fr Greg is a Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, appointed by Bishop Michael Kennedy in June 2023. He is a Trustee of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle and a member of the College of Consultors, the group of priests who have a canonical role in the governance of the Diocese.
Fr Greg served as Diocesan Administrator following the death of Bishop William Wright in November 2021 to the appointment of Bishop Michael Kennedy in March 2023. He is a Director of Hunter Community Housing Ltd, a Tier 2 registered community housing provider offering secure and affordable housing to people in need in our community.
Fr Greg serves in the role of Parish Priest of Newcastle, Stockton, and Mayfield West parishes. He has been a priest for nearly 30 years serving across several diocese as a Parish Priest and as full time Military Chaplain with the RAAF which included time in Iraq. He has worked on a number of national committees with the Church and worked as a member of a mental health team in the Northern Territory for Defence.
Fr Sabu Pulamayalil, Assistant Priest
Fr Anthony Coloma, Assistant Priest
Anthony is an Aussie Citizen of Filipino-origin and a lifelong learner residing down under while living the joy of the Gospel and sharing it with the world. He was ordained for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in 16 February 2019. Prior to moving to Australia, Anthony was a Jesuit, teaching Economics and Psychology in Xavier School, San Juan City. In 2023, he concurrently received the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) from the Catholic Institute of Sydney and the Master of Theology (MTh) from the Sydney College of Divinity. He is an Assistant Priest at the City Pastoral Region.
Fr Matthew Muller
Fr Matthew is Vicar General and Chancellor of the Diocese. He graciously celebrates Mass with us on Sunday evenings.
Ms Anne Warren - Business Manager
Anne joined the parish team in an administrative role in April 2019, following 40+ years of employment with Commonwealth and State governments. Anne grew up in Merewether and attended St Joseph’s Primary and High Schools in the 1960s and 1970s. Working in the parish has been a wonderful opportunity to renew some old acquaintances and to make some new ones!
Mr Peter Davies, Administration
Peter joined our team in 2024. Following retirement after 20 years in the Australian Public Service, Peter decided he wasn’t ready to play bowls full time. He engaged in various part time customer service roles, with a passion for making people feel better after their interaction with an organisation. He is grateful for the opportunity to work in the City Pastoral Region, and keenly aware that our administrative staff are “the face of the Church” when people contact us.
Ms Elul Tecle, Administration
Elul joined our team at the end of 2023, after first volunteering in the parish office and discovering her passion for serving the community. With a background in Biomedical Science, she brings a thoughtful and organised approach to her work, along with a genuine care for people. Elul values being part of a team that makes a positive difference in the lives of others and finds great fulfilment in creating a warm and welcoming experience for all who contact the parish.
Dr Anne Millard - Music & Liturgy
Born at the Mater Hospital; baptised at Holy Family, Merewether Beach; boarded at Lochinvar; Bachelor of Music from Newcastle Conservatorium, Anne Millard taught music in diocesan high schools until the early 90s when she moved to the United States to earn a Master's of Music in Choral Directing and a PhD in Humanities from Florida State University. Academic appointments at Virginia Tech, The University of Kansas, and Baker University followed. Family reasons necessitated a return home in 2012 and Anne is delighted to be back. Anne is Director of Music.