As St. Catherine of Siena continues to grow and increase opportunities for spiritual growth and outreach, there is a need for more clergy to serve at St. Catherine of Siena.  

In order to help meet the needs of our parish, Fr. Jeremy Lambert, LC, and Deacon David Warriner have been assigned to SCS, effective July 1, 2022.  Below is more information about Fr. Jeremy and Deacon David. 

We are looking forward to welcoming both of these holy men of God!  ​​​

Fr. Jeremy Lambert, LC

Fr. Jeremy Lambert, a native of Atlanta, was ordained a priest for the Legionaries of Christ in 2012 in Rome, Italy.  Seminary studies brought him from Connecticut to Quebec and then to Rome where he obtained a master’s in philosophy and a bachelor's in theology. Lover of all things outdoors and sports, he particularly finds God when spending time in the mountains. Fr Jeremy served for three years as director of youth activities at Our Lady of Bethesda retreat center in Washington, DC.  He is currently serving as a retreat chaplain and spiritual director in the New Orleans area.

Fr. Jeremy will serve part-time at St. Catherine.  He will be serving at SCS on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Holy Days.  He will primarily be focused on sacramental and ministerial needs.  Areas of responsibility will include celebrating the Sacraments (Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Funerals, and Weddings), visiting homebound parishioners, assisting with parish ministries, offering spiritual direction, retreats, working with young adults, and offering opportunities for spiritual growth.  

When he is not at SCS, Fr. Jeremy will continue his ministry in the New Orleans area with the Legionaries of Christ.
 

Deacon David Warriner, Jr.

Deacon David Warriner, Jr., was born and raised in Jackson, MS, and educated in the Catholic School system there until college when he attended Mississippi State University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources and ROTC commission in the United States Army. He served four years in Germany, after which he was employed in the group life and health industry as an administrator for almost thirty years.  In 1999 he was hired by the Archdiocese of New Orleans to serve in the tribunal, first in administration and then as a Defender of the Bond. Later he served as the Coordinator of the Court of Second Instance and vice-chancellor of the Archdiocese. 

He married Elaine Massett Warriner 48 years ago at St. Louis Cathedral and they have lived in St. Edward the Confessor parish for 47 of those years. They are blessed with four children; Andrew “Drew” David Warriner,  Vera Linn W. DeLuca, Matthew Edward Warriner, John-Michael Warriner, and six grandchildren. 

He was ordained a Deacon on December 14, 1985 by Archbishop Philip Hannan serving in St. Edward the Confessor Parish and, most recently, at St. Louis Cathedral. 

Deacon David will primarily be focused on celebrating baptisms, conducting baptismal seminars, teaching with RCIA, preaching, and assisting people with annulments.  

Deacon David and Elaine are excited about his new assignment to St. Catherine of Siena Parish. They look forward to meeting and getting to know the parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena.