Sister Beth Ann Dillon is a member of the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence and serves as Director of SPAR (Special Program of Adaptive Religious Education) in the Diocese of Syracuse. She coordinates sacramental preparation for individuals with special needs and mentors catechists serving in the program.

 

With more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education, Sister Beth Ann has served as a teacher, elementary school principal, Director of Religious Education, and Campus Minister at Bishop Ludden High School. She holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome and a master’s degree in Special Education Administration and Educational Leadership.

 

Currently teaching at St. Rose of Lima School, she also offers spiritual and vocational direction to women discerning their calling.

Father Zachary Miller serves as Pastor of Christ the King and Pope John XXIII Parishes in Liverpool, New York. Raised in Vestal, New York, he served six years in the Army National Guard and Reserve before pursuing his vocation to the priesthood. He attended St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Syracuse in 2015.

 

Father Miller’s ministry extends beyond his parishes through his service as Chaplain to the Central New York Police Chiefs and his support of the 174th Fighter Wing at Hancock Field. He also serves on the Ad Hoc Committee for Deacon Formation and provides spiritual care as an on-call chaplain at Crouse Hospital and Upstate Medical.

 

Through his ministry, Father Miller brings a spirit of compassion, faith, and service to those he encounters.

Father Joseph Ryan serves as Parochial Vicar of Spirit of Hope Parish, serving the communities of Oneida, Canastota, Sherrill, Vernon, and Verona Beach. A native of Binghamton and graduate of Seton Catholic Central, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Syracuse in June 2025.

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Father Ryan studied philosophy at St. John’s University in Queens before attending St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, where he earned degrees in theology and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology with a concentration in Moral Theology.

 

In addition to his parish ministry, Father Ryan teaches Morality at Holy Cross Academy and Religion at St. Patrick’s School in Oneida. A strong supporter of Catholic education, he enjoys sharing his faith with young people. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and reading.