Staff
Independence Area Pastorate
Fr. John Gossman
Pastor, Retired
Fr. John Gossman was ordained on May 28, 1971 . After many years serving other parishes, he joined Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph parishes in 2021 and says, "he loves being here". In his spare time, he likes to go fishing. We are very blessed to have him here!
Deacon Kevin Hagarty
Deacon
Deacon Kevin Hagarty was ordained on July 20, 2019. Deacon Kevin and his wife, Kristy, were married on August 28, 1976 at Immaculate Conception Church. They have four children: Seth and his wife Jodi, Brendon and his wife Melissa, Salena and her husband Jacob, and Caleb and his wife Jordan; along with eight grandchildren. Deacon Kevin enjoys fishing and hunting in his spare time.
