Diane Casey
Assistant Principal & Spiritual Director (Private Practice)
All her life, Diane wanted to ride a motorcycle. Time passed, and as she reached her 50th birthday, she decided it was time to make her dream a reality. She passed a safe driving motorcycle course, and her husband bought her a Honda Rebel as a birthday present. It’s moments like these when she is especially grateful for his encouragement to stay true to her most authentic self.
Diane firmly believes that challenges are opportunities to discover that we are never alone. One of these challenges was in 1998, when she lost her daughter Christina at birth. For nearly a year, she stopped going to church. Her friends and family allowed her to grieve, to be angry, but it was her own realization that led her to seek God and community for healing. She is grateful for the many people who kept their hearts and minds open as they journeyed with her. As a Stephen Minister, she hopes to offer an open mind and heart to others.
Michael Casey
Environmental Consultant
Michael’s faith is his hallmark personal strength. He finds joy in the Eucharist and in his family. His greatest accomplishment is his ability to be loving father and husband to Diane (who is also a Stephen Minister.) Through the years, he’s learned that his response is more important than any need to control any particular situation. During his training for Stephen Minstry, he discovered that often, all he needs to do is listen rather than try to fix a particular situation.
During his spare time, Michael enjoys golf, horseshoes and running. His favorite sports team is the Eagles. Michael’s favorite movie is It’s a Wonderful Life, because it shows that no good deed or sacrifice is ever wasted.