Staff
The Rev. R. Casey Shobe - Rector
Casey was born in Virginia but was raised in central Texas, where his family still lives. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000, he hiked over 1000 miles of the Appalachian Trail before returning to Texas to attend the University of Texas School of Law. A one year stint in law school ended when he recognized God's call for him to pursue Holy Orders. He attended Virginia Theological Seminary, where he met his wife, Melody. They married after their second year in seminary, and following graduation in 2006 returned to Texas.
Before coming to St. Peter's Casey served as Priest Associate at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, where he served the 20/30s population and directed the Cathedral's communications department.
Casey and Melody share a love of the outdoors, claiming cycling, hiking and gardening as favorite pastimes. In addition, Casey is an avid golfer. They love to travel, having made pilgrimages to Ireland, Ethiopia and Israel, and are actively seeking their next destination. They have a small dog, Susie.
Linda O'Neill - Parish Administrator
Linda and her husband Mark live in Wakefield with their three children Nicole, Megan, and Matthew. Linda moved to Rhode Island in 1989 from her home state of Texas and she and Mark have been members of St. Peter's since 1995. She became Bookkeeper in October 2001, and began as Parish Administrator in September 2003. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Jim Morgan - Organist/Choirmaster
Jim Morgan attended Hendricken High School in Rhode Island and graduated in 1967. This was followed by four years of study at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston with majors in bassoon, organ and church music. Upon graduation he studied church music at the Royal School of Church Music in London, and upon completion of his course, remained in England teaching and studying for the next five years. Returning in 1976, he has held many positions in the area, most notably as organist of Grace Church, Providence, Trinity Church, Newport, before arriving at St. Peter's. He holds a B.Mus. from NEC, and the LTCL and FTCL diplomas from Trinity College of Music, London.
Steve Lague - Sexton
Stephen and Karen Lague were married at St. John the Divine Church in 1979. Steve has been a resident of Narragansett since then. They have 4 children between them and 7 grandchildren. Steve retired from the telephone company in 2002 after 35 years. He is an avid fisherman and both he and Karen enjoy the beach, traveling and time spent with family.
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