Michelle Ross, Pastoral Associate &
Director of Religious Education

Michelle began working at Nativity in 2015. Prior to her work at Nativity, she served for two years as an apprentice with the Echo Program through the University of Notre Dame. Michelle grew up in Northwest Indiana with her parents and two younger sisters. Michelle's favorite part of her ministry is hearing the stories of Nativity parishioners and getting to watch the children, and adults, grow in relationship with Christ.

mross@nativityindy.org
317-359-6075
 

Daniel Dixon, Business Manager

Daniel Dixon was born and raised in Indianapolis, attending Warren Central High School and the University of Indianapolis. He is married to Jennie Dixon, a first grade teacher at Nativity, and they have the most beautiful two-year-old girl on the planet named Aria. An accomplished vocalist, Daniel is currently a member of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, a position he has held for over 15 years. Through his vocal music career, he has performed just about everywhere, including Carnegie Hall and backing up The Rolling Stones in concert at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

ddixon@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200

Theresa Marlin, Parish Secretary

Theresa is a lifelong member of Nativity Parish.  She and her husband, John, live on a farm in Johnson County, where they enjoy time with their family. Theresa and John have a son, a daughter, a son-in-law, and three grandchildren. She has worked at Nativity for 20+ years as the parish secretary and likes what she does.  The best parts of her job are meeting new parishioners, assisting everyone with their requests and questions, and helping to keep the office running smoothly.

tmarlin@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200
 

Christine Seitz, Director of Liturgical Music

Christine was born and raised in Indianapolis, attending Little Flower grade school and North Central HS. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Illinois Wesleyan University, and later completed post-graduate work in Music Education at Butler University. Before joining Nativity in 2014, Christine served as music director at Mary, Queen Catholic Church in Friendswood, TX, and at St. Monica Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She lives in Carmel with her husband, Brian, and her three children, Jacob, Mary, and Hannah. Christine loves being a musician and helping all of God’s children discover their potential as music-makers for the church!

cseitz@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200

Maureen Hutt, Director of Youth Ministry

Maureen was raised in Nativity parish.  She and her husband, Matt have been raising their 5 children at Nativity as well.  Maureen has been involved with Nativity Athletics and coaching kickball since 2007.  She spent many years as a substitue teacher at Nativity School.  When Maureen was asked to work with the youth, she was excited for the opportunity.   

mhutt@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200
 

Terri Bianchini, Nativity School Principal

Ms. Bianchini graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and an endorsement in Kindergarten in 1979 and began teaching at St. Simon School.  While teaching, she continued her own education and earned a Master's Degree in Education. After teaching for 19 years at St. Simon, she became Assistant Principal and once again returned to her own education.  She attended Butler University and earned a Master's Degree in Administration.  Following the completion of her degree, she became Principal of Holy Cross Central School in Indianapolis.  In the next nine years, her focus was on school improvement and she was able to lead Holy Cross Central in securing an A status as determined by the Indiana Department of Education.  For the last two years at Holy Cross Central, Ms. Bianchini also served as Principal of St. Philip Neri School, sharing her time and expertise between the two schools. Ms. Bianchini became principal at Nativity in July of 2007, leading the school to 4 Star Status. She has two adult children and two grandsons.  Ms. Bianchini's hobbies are reading and traveling.  

tbianchini@nativityindy.org
317-357-1459

More Nativity School staff can be found on the school's website here