Meet the Team
Pastor | Rev. William P. Sheridan
Fr. William P. Sheridan was ordained on October 7, 1989 and is our sixth Pastor to lead us here at St. Agnes Parish. Fr. Bill was born in Yonkers, New York, and is one of six children of Dorothy and Charles Sheridan. Fr. Bill is an uncle to six nieces and six nephews, one great nephew and another on the way.
Fr. Bill’s first assignment was Parochial Vicar at Holy Family, Nutley. Since he has served as Associate Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Newark, Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Seton Hall University, Spiritual Director at St. Andrew’s College Seminary (Seton Hall), Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception in Montclair, Pastor at Immaculate Conception Church in Mahwah, and Director of Campus Ministries for the Archdiocese of Newark. His interests include spending time with family and friends, reading, theology and spirituality. An avid sports fan — NY Mets, NY Rangers and Indianapolis Colts.
As a life long parishioner of St. Agnes, Jenn Passuth is excited to be taking on the role as the Director of the Center for Family Discipleship. In addition to serving as Director, she is a Lector and co-manages St. Agnes' social media platforms. Jenn possesses a strong background in education, with 23 years and counting working as an educator in a neighboring community. Additionally, Jenn is proud to mention that her two remarkable children have had the privilege of participating in the faith formation program at St. Agnes and her youngest will be making his Confirmation in the fall.
Director of Music |
Matteo Belli
Matteo Belli is a musician originally from Florence, Italy. He’s worked as a choral conductor, accompanist, composer, and professor for many years in both secular and diocesan contexts. Since he was a kid, Matteo was drawn to monastic chant and polyphony and, over time, has developed an unceasing love for the liturgy as the source and summit of our Catholic faith. Previous appointments include the liturgical direction of a military high school in Italy and the parish of St. Francis Xavier in Washington, DC. Matteo is very excited about his new role of Director of Music and Organist at St. Agnes. He’s married to Anna, a nurse practitioner from New York, and together they’re expecting a child.
Ministries Coordinator |
Patti Conheeney