Rev. Paula has been at St. Stephen's since November 2018. Prior to arriving in Millburn, she served parishes in the Dioceses of Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts, where she worked bi-vocationally as parish priest and chaplain. She is passionate about sharing the Good News that all people are beloved of God and believes it is the call to Christians and the Church to be expressions of the radical love and hospitality Jesus offers to the world.
Rev. Paula graduated from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she specialized in pastoral theology. Prior to entering seminary, she worked for many years as a social worker, primarily in the fields of family and sexual violence and child welfare, doing both direct service and program administration.
Rev. Paula is married to Ron, and they have three adult children: Sean, Kevin (who is married to the daughter-in-love, Alex), and Kathleen. Rev. Paula loves the time she has to hang out with her family, including Daisy Mae, the sweetest hound dog. She also enjoys reading, knitting, and spending time outdoors.
