Mother Shay joined Christ Cathedral first as a Curate in 2018 and returned to be the 19th Dean in 2023. Raised in northern California, Shay is a naturalized citizen of Chicago but she has definitely come home to Kansas.. She and her husband John Houston have a blended family: five cats and two dogs. Her daily scripture reflection is found at https://christcathedralsalina.blogspot.com/

Email Mo Shay or call her at 785-827-4440.

Fr. Basil’s father was a Woolworth store manager and his childhood included living in many places, though he considers his hometown, Independence, Kansas. Basil started working at the radio station in Independence while in high school and worked in radio for many years.

Fr Basil holds a BA in speech from Emporia State University and an MS in communication from Fort Hays State University and attended Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. In addition to being a priest, he teaches public speaking and ethics at Salina Area Technical school. Fr. Basil serves as the Cathedral’s representative at services held in Senior Living Communities and is the settled priest at the 5PM Saturday Service.

You can Fr. Basil via email.

Chris felt a call to ordained ministry in 2010 and was ordained a priest in December, 2014 in the Diocese of Arizona. She served as priest-in-charge at St. George’s, Holbrook, AZ until moving to Minnesota. While in Minnesota, she served as a supply priest at various churches in and around the Twin Cities as well as
Good Shepherd, Wichita; Grace, Ottawa; and St. Aidan’s, Olathe.

Chris returned to Salina in December 2024, accompanied by her husband of 27 years, Rev. Dr. Robert Seaton, her brother-in-law, Don, 3 dogs and 2 cats. Chris has three grown children, Britt Wright; Cody Runft; and Luke Seaton; and seven wonderful grandchildren.
In her spare time, Chris enjoys knitting, spinning, reading, gardening, and caring for her chickens.

Bishop Cowell was raised in the Episcopal Church, and fell in love with the Anglican Eucharist when living in England as a child.

Bishop Cowell began his education at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1990.

He earned his juris doctorate degree from Washburn University in 1994, and graduated with honors.

The Bishop was ordained as a transitional deacon in October 2003. He was ordained as a priest in June 2004.

Bishop Cowell was elected as the the new Bishop elect in May of 2018 and Consecrated by The Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, on December 1, 2018 at Christ Cathedral in Salina.

Bishop Cowell is in a dual role position as Bishop. He serves his churches and continues to work part time as the City of Dodge City Municipal Prosecutor. He is also the Hodgeman County Attorney, and was just re-elected to his second term.Description goes here

The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.  

He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. 

Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops. Description goes here

Crissy joined the staff of Christ Cathedral in September 2019. She stepped into our crazy three-ring circus with her whip and chair and almost all of us monkeys have fallen into line. In 2020 she became Financial Administrator and in 2022 she became Director of the Welcome Table. She is the wife of SFC Chad Cook. She is also the mother to Temptyann, Clarissa (Jacob), and Sierra (Jakob) and the proud Nana of Jason, Ashlynn and Kenslie.

You can reach Crissy at 785-827-4440 or email.

Donald Grunden lived in and around Wichita from birth until 2016. It took his amazing wife of 34 years and awesome grandchildren, Solomon and Rosalee, to get him to move. “Best move ever.” A member of Christ Cathedral with wife, Joann, for many years. He and Joann own and manage properties in Wichita, Salina and Abilene. He is the father of DeMay, Desiree, and Dana: his earth, wind and fire.

Steve Hoffman Sr. Warden (2024-2026)

Jenifer Higgins Jr Warden (2024-2026)

DeMay Grunden (2024-2026)

Jennifer Kay-Higgins (2025-2027)

Arthur Jones (2025-2027)

Kathleen Malone Crouch (2025-2027)

Tama Davidson - Clerk of the Vestry

Judee Bloyd Treasurer (2025-2027)

Nancy Bauer has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music education with a primary performance area of organ from Bethany College and a Master’s of Music degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Nancy has played for churches since the age of 15. She studied with various teachers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. While her husband was at seminary. she was one of the organists for Wartburg Theological Seminary chapel. She also accompanies students for solo and ensemble contest, teaches private piano and sings in the Bethany Oratorio Society.

You can reach Nancy at 785-201-4163 or via email.

Elise Nelson grew up in Lindsborg and  graduated from Bethany College with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. Elise has continued their interest in music by working with piano, violin, and voice students through local music studios and Bethany College as well as their own private studio. Elise shares their love of music by being involved in choir groups in Lindsborg and Salina, leading handbells at Christ Cathedral, and playing in local string groups.

Elise joins Bradyn Houltberg in leading the Christ Cathedral Choir under the direction of Nancy Bauer.

Elise directs the Handbell Choir.

Elise can be reached at eolinelson@gmail.com

Bradyn Houltberg is a very active soloist and teacher, collaborating with choirs and the local community theatre for many different events. Is an elementary music teacher at St Mary’s Grade School. She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 2023.Bradyn has performed in many community theatre productions at the Theatre Salina. She teaches Stage Door 1 and directs CTA productions. On the side, she teaches vocal lessons to an arrange of students and sings for various events/groups in town. 

Bradyn joins Elise Nelson under the leadership of Nancy Bauer to lead the Christ Cathedral Choir.

Bradyn also directs the St Benignus Choir - the youth choir at Christ Cathedral. She can be reached t BradynHoultberg00@gmail.com

The Cathedral Choir sings hymns, liturgical and featured music during services and on special occasions at the Cathedral. Everyone is welcome to sing with the choir which rehearses on Wednesday evenings and Sundays before worship.

Please contact the music ministry team.