Spiritual Director
Fr. Jim Northrop
Spiritual Director
Fr. Jim Northrop was appointed by Archbishop Brunett in 2005 to serve as Spiritual Director for WWCCR. He was ordained on June 7, 1997 by the late Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy. He is currently the pastor of parish family #32 which is St. Barbara Parish in Black Diamond, Sacred Heart Parish in Enumclaw & St. Aloysius, Buckley.
Fr. Jim has been active in Catholic Charismatic Renewal since his college days. He is a frequent presider at WWCCR Masses and a speaker at prayer groups. Check out his website for more information at https://www.thegraceofpentecost.com/.
Board of Directors
Cathy Williams
Board President
I am an Illinois farm girl who has lived in Issaquah for 45 years with my husband of 55 years. We have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. I am retired after 30 years as an elementary teacher, school administrator and Principal of Public and 3 Private (Montessori) schools. I have volunteered the past 6 years as a Master Gardener, teaching and growing flowers and veggies.
I was healed of severe asthma at a WWCCR mass in 1978 and baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1986. I witness by telling everyone the Lord healed me in any conversation. My passions include; being Catholic and charismatic, being a Nana, teaching reading, helping at my parish, St Joseph, Issaquah, cooking and sharing gardening and greenhouse projects with my husband.
I praise God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit for all of you in the Renewal. I look forward to meeting each of you, hearing your story and joining you in prayer. May the Holy Spirit continually come upon each of us to bring renewal to our beautiful WWCCR community and the greater church in the Seattle Archdiocese.
Andrea Garcia
Vice President
Andrea grew up and has been involved in the Charismatic Renewal for over 30 years. She has been on the Youth Ministry/Worship Team for 18 years and put on Life in the Spirit Retreats for high school students.
As a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church, Andrea is a leader in their Women’s Ministry and Mercy Night. She has served on the Board since February 2017.
Tom Carmody
Board Member
Tom is a 44-year parishioner of Saint Joseph Church in Issaquah. He is a graduate of Saint Paul School (South Seattle) Seattle Prep and WSU (Go Cougs!) He was baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1991 and has been a supporter of WWCCR since then. He joined the WWCCR board in 2023.
Tom has been married to Lori for 46 years and they have two children. They both helped found and now serve on the board of Young Catholic Professionals, Seattle Chapter.
Having, recently retired, he loves to spend his recreational time water skiing, snowmobiling and golfing.
Deacon Carl Mary Chilo, O. P. L.
Board Member
Deacon Carl was born and raised in Louisiana. He was ordained in 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Theology and a Certificate of Spiritual Direction. His primary ministry focus is pastoral care, faith formation, and healing. He has served as a Detention Chaplain, Hospice Chaplain, Seafarers Chaplain, Chairman of the Social Justice Committee, RCIA Coordinator, Marriage Coordinator and Healing Prayer Minister. He is Co-founder of the Encounter School of Ministry Seattle Campus. He is a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Peter Claver. He is also a Lay member of the Dominican Order of Preachers. He enjoys hiking, fishing, cooking, and reading books about the Holy Eucharist.
Staff
Sharon Fox
Interim Director
Sharon Fox was baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1982, and she has served in a variety of ministries. She was a WWCCR staff member from 1988-2007. Sharon then served at the international level for 14 months with International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (ICCRS) in Rome, Italy. She is currently a member of the Life with the Holy Spirit team.
She joined the WWCCR Board in January 2015 and has served as the Board president. In August 2025 she was hired as the WWCCR Interim Director. She is a parishioner at parish family #23, St. Anthony/St. Stephen the Martyr in Renton, WA.
Theresa Jordan
Office Staff
Theresa volunteers as Office Assistant, receptionist, correspondence, contacting prayer groups and special projects. She is a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament parish, Seattle.
Mary Beth Herold
Bookkeeper
Mary Beth has an accounting practice in the Seattle area. She is a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Parish and serves as Co-Director of RCIA.
