Joseph Anand-Obleton
assistant to the dean for administration
Joe joined the Cathedral staff in December 2022 as the Assistant to the Dean for Administration. Joe, a retired Navy Chief, moved to South Bend with his husband, Michael, in June 2022, and brings a wealth of administrative, computer, and teaching experience. He is a Harvard University alum, earning his undergrad degree in Government (cum laude), and he is currently a Harvard Extension School degree candidate, pursuing a Master’s in International Relations.
Joe’s hours at the Cathedral are Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and he also works as the Missioner for Special Projects for the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana on Mondays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fun Facts
Joe and his husband, Michael, were married at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea on Palm Beach.
Joe retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after 22 years of service as a cryptologist, intelligence analyst, and linguist (Arabic).
Michael is a 32-year career language teacher, and he now works at The Stanley Clark School, teaching Latin, French, Spanish, German, and Italian. He has a Master's from Notre Dame, where he taught undergraduate Spanish in the 90s.
They have three children. Their son Adrian (31, married to Harshita, living in Austin, TX); their son Manny (30, married to Judette, living in West Palm Beach, FL); and their Daughter Aaleyah (26, living in Aiken, SC). They also have a dog, Pup (Joe’s service dog).
So Joe has a full schedule, going to school full-time while working two part-time jobs for both the Cathedral and the Diocese. He’s extremely grateful for these blessings and the welcome he’s received from the Cathedral and Diocese communities.