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Fr. Eric Augenstein, PastorFr. Eric was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2004. A native of Indianapolis, he attended St. Jude Grade School and Cathedral High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in religion and philosophy from La Salle University in Philadelphia and a Master of Arts (Catholic Thought and Life) and Master of Divinity Degree from Saint Meinrad School of Theology. Fr. Eric has served in parish and high school ministry in Richmond and New Albany, Indiana, and has served as Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis since 2013. Fr. Eric is passionate about helping form disciples, especially among the young Church, through liturgy, formation, and community.
Deacon John Hosierjhosier@nativityindy.org
317-650-6684John Hosier was ordained in 2017 to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He and his wife Ada have three adult children and two grandchildren. During the week, Deacon John works at Allison Transmission Inc. as a Quality Reliability Engineer. In his ministry as a deacon, John volunteers at Franciscan Hospice House and Community East Hospital bringing Communion to the sick. He is also trained as a spiritual director through Benedictine Inn.
Michelle Ross, Pastoral Associate & Director of Religious Educationmross@nativityindy.org
317-359-6075
Office Hours: M/Th 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.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.
Daniel Dixon, Business Managerddixon@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200Daniel 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.
Theresa Marlin, Parish Secretarytmarlin@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200Theresa 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.
Christine Seitz, Director of Liturgical Musiccseitz@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200Christine 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!
Maureen Hutt, Director of Youth Ministrymhutt@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200Maureen 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 has 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.
Gordon Welt, Director of Facilitiesgwelt@nativityindy.org
317-357-1200Gordon was born and raised in Duvall, Ohio. After graduating from St. Charles Preparatory High School, he briefly attended The Ohio State University before enlisting in the Marine Corps. In 2009 he married Stacia Joyce, built a home in New Palestine, and now have two sons, Trevor and Dillon, both of whom attend Nativity School. He enjoys hunting, outdoors activities, has ran 9 Tough Mudder events, and anything Ohio State Buckeye. Gordon brings 14+ years of Construction Management experience to Nativity, and is looking forward to being part of the growth of the School and Parish.
Terri Bianchini, Nativity School Principaltbianchini@nativityindy.org
317-357-1459Ms. 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.
More Nativity School staff can be found on the school's website here