The Reverend Johanna Marcure, Rector

The Rev’d Johanna Marcure, a life-long Episcopalian, grew up in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.  She holds a Masters of Divinity with a specialization in Worship, Theology and Art from Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, Massachusetts.

Prior to moving to Syracuse, Johanna resided in Tafton, Pennsylvania, where she served both as a supply priest in the Diocese of Bethlehem and as a supply Chaplain at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. 

Canonically resident in the Diocese of Central New York since 2010, she mostly recently served as the rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Waterville and as an Associate Priest at Grace, Utica. In addition, Johanna served on the Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commission.  

Ordained in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts, Johanna served extensively in parishes throughout that diocese, most recently as a Deacon at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sutton.

Johanna, with her husband, Joe, and her younger daughter, Leah, live in Syracuse.  Johanna’s two older children, Benjamin and Anna, are college students in Massachusetts.

Donald Fudge, Church Warden

Don joined Grace Church in February of 2008, transferring from St. Stephen's in Framingham, MA.  Don grew up in Manlius and his family were members of Christ Church.  Don joined the vestry in 2009 and chaired the Renovation Committee responsible for renovation of the Grace sanctuary in the summer of 2009.  He serves as a layreader and chalice bearer and is a member of the Property and Fund Raising Committees.

Don and his wife, Dorla, live on E. Genesee St in Syracuse.  Don consults with K-12 schools in the area of energy efficiency.

Sheila Newport-Jenkins, Church Warden

Tracey White, Parish Administrator

The Reverend Katherine B. L. Day, Priest Associate