Maureen Chicoine

Maureen was appointed by Bishop Straling to head St. Mary Magdalene parish in Corona CA in 1995. The parish had been founded 6 years previously by a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondolet. The Bishop had searched for a priest willing to be pastor (but)  was unsuccessful . She found the diocese welcoming to women in leadership even despite the opposition open and hidden by some of the clergy and laity. St. Mary Magdalene parish (dedicated to the women of the early church by the Bishop) was very open to women in leadership. (To read more about Maureen's ministry click on the links under her picture.)