About St. Elizabeth Ann Seton · Rohnert Park, California
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is a Roman Catholic parish in Rohnert Park, California, belonging to the Diocese of Santa Rosa. Founded in June 1981 and named for the first native-born American saint, the parish serves about 545 registered families in southern Sonoma County and is led today by Fr. Thomas K. Diaz, a Sonoma native celebrating 40 years ordained. The parish is known for a steady rhythm of weekday devotion — Rosary before weekday Masses, Thursday Exposition and Benediction, Tuesday Divine Mercy Chaplet — alongside Saturday vigil and Sunday morning Masses.
- Established
- 1981
- Patron
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Rector
- Rev. Thomas K. Diaz
- Diocese
- Diocese of Santa Rosa
Why belong here
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton offers a deeply devotional weekly rhythm — daily Rosary before weekday Mass, Thursday Exposition and Benediction, and the Tuesday Divine Mercy Chaplet — that is rare for a parish of its size. With about 545 registered families, it is small enough to know your neighbors yet active across more than a dozen ministries: Faith Formation, Confirmation, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Children's Rosary, Junior and Senior Youth Groups, a Filipino Group, Women's Guild, Men's Club, St. Vincent de Paul, Angels of Hope, Social Justice, Family Life, Spiritual Life, and a Liturgy team. Pastor Fr. Thomas K. Diaz, a 40-year priest and Sonoma native, leads a welcoming community rooted in service to families across the Rohnert Park area.
Mass times at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday 1:00–1:30 p.m.
- Sunday 9:45–10:15 a.m.
- By appointment in the Confessional
Adoration times
- Thursday — Exposition and Benediction for one hour after the 12:15 p.m. Mass
About St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is a Roman Catholic parish in Rohnert Park, California, in the Diocese of Santa Rosa. It was founded in June 1981 and today counts roughly 545 registered families. The church's patron, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774–1821), was the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Catholic Church, and she remains a powerful model of family life, education, and charity for the parish community. The parish website openly notes that the site is under construction, but the core information — Mass and confession schedule, sacraments, staff, and ministry list — is clearly presented. The parish is led by Fr. Thomas K. Diaz with the support of Office Manager Chris Giacometti and Faith Formation coordinator Jennifer Bedoka.
- Parish founded June 1981
- Approximately 545 registered families
- Patron: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Diocese of Santa Rosa
Parish Staff & Pastoral Council
The parish is pastored by Fr. Thomas K. Diaz, who shares his background on the About Us page: born in Sonoma, California, and the youngest of six children, he is now 40 years ordained and 'loves it.' His role, as he describes it, is to promote the spiritual welfare of the faithful by preaching, administering the sacraments, providing pastoral care, and administering the physical needs of the parish. His day off is Monday.
- Rev. Thomas K. Diaz — Pastor (day off Monday)
- Chris Giacometti — Office Manager (extension #1); supports all ministries and parishioners
- Jennifer Bedoka — Faith Formation / Youth Faith Formation (extension #3); parishioner for 35+ years
- Giovanna DeSimone — Pastoral Council Chairperson (member 30+ years)
- Dianne Foppoli — Parish Finances (member 21 years, retired RN)
- Maureen Sheridan Scott — Spiritual Life (member since parish inception)
- Dave Grundman — Family Life
- Patty Turner — Social Life (with Karl Turner)
- Peggy Wyman — Social Justice (parishioner 37 years)
Sacraments
The parish prepares the faithful for the Sacraments of Initiation, Healing, and Vocation. Couples must give one-year notice for Marriage and are asked to call Fr. Tom to begin preparation. Children's Baptisms require one-month notice and registration in the office for a preparation session. An annual Welcoming Church process for adult Baptism is announced in the fall. Those needing Anointing of the Sick are encouraged to contact the parish office.
- Reconciliation — weekly + by appointment
- Marriage — one-year notice; begin with Fr. Tom
- Baptism (children) — one-month notice; prep session required
- Adult Baptism / Welcoming Church — announced each fall
- Anointing of the Sick — by contacting the parish office
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is led by Jennifer Bedoka, who grew up in Rohnert Park and has been part of this parish for more than 35 years. Her role, as described on the staff page, is 'to nourish the lives of our families, students and catechists by building strong spiritual foundation to increase knowledge, inspire growth, and service through sacramental preparation.'
- Faith Formation (K–8 / youth catechesis)
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Children's Rosary
- Confirmation preparation
- Junior Youth Group
- Senior Youth Group
Ministries, Fellowship, and Outreach
The parish lists more than fifteen active ministries and organizations, giving parishioners many ways to get involved across the liturgical, social, charitable, and family-life spectrum.
- Liturgy
- Faith Formation
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Confirmation
- Children's Rosary
- Junior Youth Group
- Senior Youth Group
- Filipino Group
- Men's Club
- Women's Guild
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Angels of Hope
- Social Justice (Respect Life)
- Family Life
- Spiritual Life
- Socials (Social Life Committee)
- Flower Committee
Contact and Visit
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, fax, or e-mail during office hours (Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). The parish site lists it as 'under construction,' so calling ahead is recommended for any sacrament scheduling or extended-hour needs.
- Address: 4595 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
- Phone: (707) 585-3708
- Fax: (707) 585-1201
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Tue–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Pastor extension: #4 (Fr. Thomas K. Diaz, day off Monday)
- Office Manager extension: #1 (Chris Giacometti)
- Mass Times line: extension #2
- Youth Faith Formation: extension #3 (Jennifer Bedoka)