Our Clergy
Interim position open
The Rev. Jéan Pierre (JP) Arrossa, Priest & Minister of Community Care
JP was born and raised in New Mexico. He received his Master’s of Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas and is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Financial Management. He was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church in 2018. JP serves St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church as the Minister of Community Care.
In this role, he serves as an associate priest of the parish and helps to oversee pastoral care of the parish. In addition, JP administers the business affairs for the parish – overseeing the care of the resources entrusted to the parish community. JP has a passion for liturgy, building community, and teaching.
Prior to seminary JP worked as an investment/portfolio manager and has over 15 years of experience in banking and investment management. He worked for several financial institutions – primarily in the areas of trust and wealth management.
JP also serves the Diocese of the Rio Grande as Treasurer and works with the Treasurer’s committee. His responsibilities include drafting the budgets for the diocese, Rio Grande Borderland Ministries,, and Bishop’s Ridge/Camp Stoney. Additionally, JP serves on the investment committee of the diocese and helps to oversee the investment management of diocesan funds as well as those of parishes and missions that participate in the pooled investment fund.
He and his spouse, Daniel, have been together for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his family and friends.
Contact:
JP by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 116
In this role, he serves as an associate priest of the parish and helps to oversee pastoral care of the parish. In addition, JP administers the business affairs for the parish – overseeing the care of the resources entrusted to the parish community. JP has a passion for liturgy, building community, and teaching.
Prior to seminary JP worked as an investment/portfolio manager and has over 15 years of experience in banking and investment management. He worked for several financial institutions – primarily in the areas of trust and wealth management.
JP also serves the Diocese of the Rio Grande as Treasurer and works with the Treasurer’s committee. His responsibilities include drafting the budgets for the diocese, Rio Grande Borderland Ministries,, and Bishop’s Ridge/Camp Stoney. Additionally, JP serves on the investment committee of the diocese and helps to oversee the investment management of diocesan funds as well as those of parishes and missions that participate in the pooled investment fund.
He and his spouse, Daniel, have been together for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his family and friends.
Contact:
JP by email, here
505.345.8147 Ext. 116
The Rev. Susan Allison-Hatch, Priest Affiliate
Sent to seminary from St. Michael’s in 2000, Susan served parishes in the San Francisco Bay Area and also volunteered as a chaplain in the ER of Highland Hospital in Oakland before returning to New Mexico in 2010. Upon her return, she served as chaplain at St. Martin’s Hospitality Center (now known as HopeWorks) and Missioner to the Unhoused for the Diocese of the Rio Grande. Before attending seminary, Susan was a teacher and school administrator and now dabbles in fiber art.
Now mostly retired, Susan enjoys swimming, reading history, theology, poetry and mysteries, and early morning walks with her dog Faith. She also loves to travel with husband Tim to whom she has been married for over forty years.
Contact:
Susan by email here
Now mostly retired, Susan enjoys swimming, reading history, theology, poetry and mysteries, and early morning walks with her dog Faith. She also loves to travel with husband Tim to whom she has been married for over forty years.
Contact:
Susan by email here
The Rev. Carolyn Metzler, Priest Affiliate
Carolyn has worked as a parish priest and spiritual director, and currently is associated in Albuquerque with the Living School of the Center for Action and Contemplation. She has led numerous retreats, including for St. Michael's, and is enthusiastic about cultivating and living the spiritual life.
Contact:
Carolyn by email, here
Contact:
Carolyn by email, here
Parish Deacons
Two retired deacons also assist at the parish:
Jan Bales and Judith Jenkins.
Jan Bales and Judith Jenkins.
