Father Charles Aketch, a native of Kisumu, Kenya, joined Glenmary Home Missioners in 2013. He professed his first oath in May 2015. He professed his final oath in May 2018. Ordained into priesthood in April 2019. Before moving to vocations office, he served as the pastor at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lafayette Tennessee, Nashville Diocese.
“There was never a time when missionary activity was more needed in our beloved land than it is today.” Fr. William Howard Bishop, founder of Glenmary Home Missioners.
Barbara Hasbach came to work for Glenmary in 2016 for the opportunity to “get closer to the church.” Barbara is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. Barbara will assist Glenmary’s vocations department in clerical duties, as well as in the editing and publication of Spanish-language materials.
