Cathedral Leadership
Executive Committee
Dr. Rick Hilliard
Senior Warden
Mr. Kirk Philippsen
Junior Warden
Canon Christopher Hillak
Treasurer
Ms. Erica Vitale
Clerk
Cathedral Chapter
The Chapter is the governing body of the Cathedral that determines policy issues, sets goals, and provides stewardship of the Cathedral's complex operations. The Chapter of the Cathedral functions similarly to a Board of Trustees.
March 2024 through February 2026
Mr. Andy Helfrich, JD
(first term)
Ms. Cynthia Laney
(first term)
Mr. Kirk Philippsen
(completing unexpired term)
Ms. Erica Vitale
(first term)
Ms. Patty Hans
(second term)
March 2025 through February 2027
Mr. Chris Gibson
(first term)
Dr. Rick Hilliard
(first term)
Ms. Jane Hunter
(first term)
Ms. Jodi Kallenberg
(first term)
Mr. Al Whitfield
(second term)
Greater Cathedral Chapter
The Greater Cathedral Chapter is a consulting group made up of two lay and two clergy persons from the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
Delegates to Diocesan Convention
Each faith community elects three lay delegates to represent them at the annual diocesan convention. At the Cathedral, two lay delegates are elected at our annual meeting. The third delegate is elected by Chapter.
2026 Delegates
Mr. Chris Gibson
(Chapter delegate)
Ms. Tamisyn Grantz
Canon Christopher Hillak
Dr. Steven Wietstock (alternate)