Mark Dunne is a native of Carrick on Shannon, Ireland.  In 2001 he graduated from St. Mary's Seminary in Houston and has served in several parishes in the Diocese of Tyler.  Fr. Mark currently is the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Gilmer and St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus in Gladewater.  

"Deacon Guy", as he is affectionately known, has been a deacon since 02 June 1979 and a was a convert to the Catholic faith.  He is currently the oldest serving deacon in the Diocese of Tyler.

This biography is still under construction.  
 

  Cindy Hensinger, a native of Indiana, currently lives in the Piney Woods of east Texas.  She is also liturgical director namely for the English Community of St. Francis parish. Cindy coordinates specific dates, news, and events which are important to the parish and the diocese.

 Maribel Rocha serves St. Francis in a organizational position especially for the Hispanic parishioners.  She and Cindy are a dynamic duo from bulletins to celebrating liturgical dates during the church year.