Rev. Msgr. Herbert Tillyer, Pastor

Father Herb has been our pastor since 1994. He was ordained in May 1968 after attending the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, NJ.

Father Herb began at St. Virgil's in Morris Plains, then he taught religion and guidance at Paterson Catholic High School. Before coming to us he was pastor at Saint Paul's in Prospect Park.

Father Herb has served the Diocese of Paterson since 1974, first as vice chancellor then as chancellor for over 20 years. He also served as vicar general. In addition, Father Herb is the president of several housing projects in the diocese.

e-mail: Rev. Msgr. Herbert Tillyer

Rev. Lawrence Richard Hardy, Parochial Vicar

Father Rick was ordained on May 27, 2006 at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Paterson, New Jersey.

Before entering the Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora New York, Father Rick spent 27 years in the management consulting industry. He is a widower with two grown sons and a grandfather to two year old Caroline.

Father Rick is happy to be assigned to Saint Peter's after serving as a transitional deacon here for the past six months. He is an avid skier and is a decent (mediocre) tennis player.

e-mail: Rev. Rick Hardy

Fr. Ramundo Rivera , Parochial Vicar
I was born in El Salvador, the youngest of six children. I came to United States in 1992. Since the age of seven, I sensed a vocation to the priesthood. As a child I would frequently attend Mass with my mother to receive the Eucharist, pray the Rosary and adoration with the Blessed Sacrament exposed. My mother noticed that I was drawn to the liturgy in a special way. She would ask me often if I wanted to be a priest and I said ‘yes’ many times, although for different reasons and difficulties I did not enter the seminary until much later in life. In May of 1981, I lost my family to the civil war in El Salvador. My sister and I were the only survivors due to the fact that we were both in different parts of the country untouched by the conflict that approached our family’s town. Yet God was persistent in his call.  In 2005, I decided to enter the seminary while studying English. My hope as a priest is to shepherd the people of God and serve my diocese to the best of my ability.
email: rado0104@hotmail.com

Sr. Sylvia Berzinski, S.S.C., Pastoral Associate

Sister Sylvia entered religious life on September 3, 1950 at Villa Walsh in Morristown. She has been at St. Peter's since September, 1984.

Sister Sylvia attended Seton Hall University for a degree in secondary education and she was an elementary and secondary school teacher. Prior to joining St. Peter's, she was an elementary school principal for 15 years in Passaic County.

Sister Sylvia was a founding member, in 1975, of the Sisters of the Church.

e-mail: Sr. Sylvia Berzinski

Rev. Mr. Lou Chiocco, Deacon
e-mail: Deacon Lou

Deacon Lou was ordained a permanent Deacon in May 2003; his ministry is focused on Pre-Cana and Baptismal prep.

Deacon Lou is married to Carol. They are celebrating 42 years of marriage in October. Lou and Carol have been members of the parish since 1968. They have 5 children ranging in age from 39 to 25 years of age; all are graduates of St. Peter the Apostle School.

Lou and Carol have been involved in parish ministries for many years, serving as Lectors and Ministers of Holy Communion, as well as working on the diocesan level as team members in Marriage Encounter and Natural Family Planning.

You can contact Deacon Lou at the Parish Office at 973-334-2090 or click on the e-mail link above.

Rev. Mr. Bob Lang, Deacon
e-mail: Deacon Bob
Deacon Bob was ordained a permanent Deacon in May 1991; originally served St. Rose of Lima in E. Hanover moving over to St.Peter’s in April of 2007. Deacon Bob was an engineering manager for over 30 years. Semi-retired, married for 43 years to Judy and the father of three with 14 grandchildren.

Deacon Bob has been involved in all aspects of the deaconate ministry, he was a prayer group leader and is working part time for a pro-life ministry called LIFENET for the past eight years. Deacon Bob is a pro-life speaker on all aspects of respect life including abortion, living a chaste life, stem cell research, pornography, and the end of life issues.

He is also trained in the post abortion counseling process known as “project Rachel.” Has been active in hospital ministry. Deacon Bob can be reached by e-mail at ralife8@aol.com or phone 973-887-5057 or 973 –615 6540.

Rev. Mr. Peter Cistaro, Deacon 
Deacon Peter was ordained as a Permanent Deacon on May 16, 2009. He is responsible for the Evangelization ministry in the parish and is Chair of the Parish Finance Committee. Peter and his wife Mary Ann have been parishioners of Saint Peter’s for 35 years. They have four adult married children and six grandchildren.
After a 38 year career at Public Service Electric and Gas Company, Peter retired in 2007. Hi is currently an Adjunct Professor at County College of Morris.

Email: pacistaro@yahoo.com

Rev. Mr. Joe Marsicovete, Deacon

Paul Kusler, Director of Music

e-mail: paulkusler@aol.com

A native of Pittsburgh, PA., Paul studied in the Sacred Music Program at Duquesne University. Paul joined our parish staff in March 2004, and directs our five parish choirs which include the Adult Choir, Children's Choir, Sunday Night Teen Choir, Adult Handbell Choir, Children's Choir, and the Parish Cantors.

Paul is also actively involved with the Diocese of Paterson Worship Office. He is the director of the Diocesan Choir which sings for the Diocesan Episcopal Liturgies at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in Paterson. Paul is also the Chapter Director of NPM (National Association of Pastoral Musicians) for the diocese, and also a member of AGO (American Guild of Organists).

Parishioners are always invited and more than welcome to join any of the parish choirs. You can contact Paul at his e-mail address, or at the Parish Office (973)334-2090.

Dr. Patricia Bartle, Director of R.C.I.A.

e-mail: pworship2021@optonline.net

Claudette Bonfanti , Secretary
email: stpeterpar@optonline.net

Mrs. Sara Fourounjian, Business Manager

e-mail: Mrs. Sara Fourounjian

Sara is a graduate of New Jersey City University, and has a B.S. in Accounting.

Sara has been a member of Saint Peter's for 17 years. She and her husband Andy, have been married for the past 24 years and have three daughters.

Sara has been a part of the staff for 7 years, and works with both the parish and school. She is a greeter at the 7:00 PM Sunday Liturgy, and also serves as a Minister of the Eucharist. Sara is also the coordinator of the parish food pantry.

Mr. John Cammarata, Youth Minister

e-mail: Mr. John Cammarata