Results of Saint Katharine Drexel Regional Chapter of Elections – May 2, 2026
The Regional Fraternity Council met at Saint Francis Friary in Wilmington, DE, for our Chapter of Elections. There were 20 (of 22) local fraternity ministers or their delegates and 7 (of 8) Regional Executive Council members who participated in the voting (27 total voters). Due to medical restrictions, Cindy Louden, OFS (outgoing Regional Vice Minister) was not able to be present, but she was with us by Zoom for the whole day. The required majority for each ballot was 14 or more votes. There were seven (7) nominees for councilor-at-large.
Ecclesial Witness: Fr. Marek Stybor, OFM Conv. (President-in-Turn of the Conference of National Spiritual Assistants)
Presider: Corinne Lorenzet, OFS (National Councilor and Delegate of the OFS-USA Minister)
| Council Position | Member | Status |
| Minister | Teresa Redder, OFS
Holy Assumption Fraternity
|
Reelected |
| Vice Minister | Kathy Agosto, OFS
Divine Mercy Fraternity
|
Reelected (new position) |
| Secretary | Terri Leone, OFS
St. Francis Fraternity (Phila)
|
Reelected (new position) |
| Treasurer | Ed Schirra, OFS
St. Joseph Fraternity
|
Reelected |
| Formation Director | Jen Drees, OFS
Christ the King Fraternity
|
Reelected |
| Councilors-at-Large (4) | Tom McGurk, OFS
St. Francis Fraternity (Folsom)
|
Newly elected |
| Jeff Redder, OFS
Holy Assumption Fraternity
|
Reelected | |
| Carolyn Murray, OFS
St. John the Evangelist Fraternity
|
Newly elected | |
| James Wileczek, OFS
Christ the King Fraternity
|
Newly elected |
Left to right: Fr. Francis Sariego, OFM Cap (Spiritual Asst), Carolyn Murray, OFS (Coundilor), James Wileczek, OFS (Councilor); Ed Schirra, OFS (Treasurer): Kathy Agosto, OFS (Vice Minister); Teresa Redder, OFS (Minister); Jeff Redder, OFS (Councilor); Terri Leone, OFS (Secretary); Tom McGurk, OFS (Councilor); Jen Drees, OFS (Formation Director); and Br. John Neuffer, OFM (Spiritual Assistant)
Fr. Marek requested a group photo when we were in the chapel for installation of the Council. Corinne is in the left front row wearing green and Fr. Marek is in the back underneath the crucifix:
Please keep the newly elected Regional Executive Council in your prayers.
We are very grateful to our National Fraternity, especially our two visitors, who gave such joyful affirmation to our Regional Fraternity Council and challenged us to live our Gospel calling with fidelity and conviction.
Peace and all good,
Teresa S. Redder, OFS
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