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Fr. Elliott Suttle grew up in the Methodist Church in Cherryville and Shelby. Midway through high school, his father was transferred to California for work, and the family went with him. Two years later, Fr. Suttle graduated from Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, CA. After working in book stores for several years, he eventually graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Management Information Systems. While at the University of Alabama, Fr. Suttle converted to Catholicism, and was confirmed in October of 2005. After graduation, he spent eight years working as an IT Auditor for Ernst & Young, VF Corporation, and Hanesbrands before moving to Japan in August of 2013 to teach English. After four years in rural Japan, he wanted to move on from teaching but was reluctant to leave Japan. As he prayed and thought about where to go next, he realized that he needed to attend seminary. In 2017, he moved back to America with the intention of becoming a priest. In August of 2018 he entered seminary for the Diocese of Charlotte and was sent to Columbus, OH for Pre-Theology. In 2020, he graduated from the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH with a degree in philosophy. From there, he was sent to Cincinnati to study theology. Fr. Suttle graduated from Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati, OH with a Master’s in Divinity in May, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 15. On July 9, he officially began his first assignment as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Grace in Greensboro.

Deacon James H. Toner was ordained to the diaconate on 8 May 2004 at the beautiful Cadet Catholic Chapel of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He holds a doctorate in political science from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and he has written numerous books, essays, and reviews in the fields of  Catholic theology, military ethics, and moral-political philosophy. Deacon Toner has taught at the U.S. Air War College (AL), at Norwich University (VT), at Holy Apostles College and Seminary (CT), and at other colleges, including many years of coaching both high school and college baseball teams.  He has been assigned to Our Lady of Grace since 2010 and, although being ostensibly retired, enjoys the privilege of continued service at OLG.  Deacon Toner and his late wife Rebecca were raised in Monson, Massachusetts, and they have three sons and twelve grandchildren. 

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Marya Fancey joined the music team at Our Lady of Grace in September 2023. She is also a part-time Lecturer in Organ at UNC Greensboro where she teaches organ lessons and organ-related courses.

A graduate of UNCG with a DMA degree in Organ Performance, she studied André Lash (organ) and Andrew Willis (harpsichord and fortepiano). In 2017–18 she received a Fulbright Student Scholar grant to carry out her research on sixteenth-century organ masses in Krakow, Poland. In June 2023 one of these masses was played during the Extraordinary Form for the Feast of Corpus Christi at Our Lady of Grace. It was the first known use of this music for a mass (not a concert) since the manuscript fell out of use in the mid-19th century.

Prior to moving to Greensboro in 2012, she served as music director and organist at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aiken, SC for five years. She has over twenty years of experience as a substitute organist in Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches. Her past positions include adjunct music professor, apprentice organ builder, assistant music editor, private teacher (piano and organ), and assistant librarian. She has presented concerts on organ, harpsichord, and piano in the southeastern US and Poland. Her performances frequently feature compositions beyond the standard canon of organ literature.

When not being an active musician, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. The happiest part of her Sundays is hearing the congregation worship in song with the organ. Therefore, parishioners, sing boldly and sing out!

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Charles Longino is the Director of Operations in the parish office.  He began his career by working at a small Savings and Loan Association outside of Washington, DC.  Later, he moved on to the financial world, earning the title of Second Vice President of Investments with Solomon Smith Barney.  He earned his Certified Financial Planner© and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist® designations during this time.

Charles’ first date with his college sweetheart and now wife, Jackie Longino, was at Our Lady of Grace for the Holy Day Mass on the Immaculate Conception.  Charles and Jackie have 3 wonderful children:  Chase, Brynn, and Jack and a chihuahua mix rescue dog named Rocky.  He enjoys riding motorcycles whenever he gets a chance.  

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I grew up in Western Alamance County and lived in the area most all my life. In 1979, I was introduced into the electrical trade. I have worked maintenance jobs in a high school, bible college, nursing home and retirement home. It is a privilege to be employed in that capacity at Our Lady of Grace for 24 years.

My wife and I met at Holmes Bible College in Greenville, SC, and we have been married 39 years.  We have one daughter who currently works at OLG school as a teacher assistant, with the goal of becoming teacher certified. We have one grandson, Isaiah who is almost a year old, and he fills our life with joy.

I have a BS degree in Christian Education and an MA in Pastoral Ministry. The last ten years I have served also as Pastor of Berea Christian Church in Elon. I enjoy hunting and fishing as well as being outdoors.

Amanda Johnson is the Director of Religious Education at Our Lady of Grace! She attended Ave Maria University and completed a Master's Degree in Moral Theology at Holy Apostles College and Seminary.

Amanda oversees Religious Education, Adult Catechesis, Marriage Preparation, teaches RCIA and our post-marriage program. 

In her spare time, she loves hiking, trying a new recipe, or spending time with her family. Amanda plays violin, piano, and is also familiar with cello. She is a Tolkien and C.S. Lewis lover and yes, will try to incorporate Lord of the Rings into her teaching about the Faith any chance she gets!

If you have any questions about Theology or the Sacraments, she loves a good conversation over a cup of coffee about them! 

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth (Liz) Herpy, Youth Minister here at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. I have been in this role since December of 2022, and have enjoyed ministering to the many wonderful youth of the parish! I also oversee the Confirmation Preparation program and Young Adult Ministry!

My love for youth ministry began when I myself was a teen in a youth group in my home diocese of Cleveland, Ohio (Go Browns!). But before I was part of any youth ministry, I learned a great love of God and His Church from my family. It is now a great joy to walk with the Lord and His children towards Eternity here in Greensboro, NC! Verso l’alto (to the heights!)!

Outside of my role here at Our Lady of Grace, I enjoy playing and writing music (with various instruments), gardening and wildflower gathering/identification/pressing, ballet, and spending quality time with my friends and family (including 6 nieces and nephews)!

If you see me around campus, please say hello, as I would be happy to meet you!

Pax et bonum!

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Landon Johnson came to Our Lady of Grace after eleven years as a Deputy Sheriff in Forsyth County where he worked in patrol, coutroom security, community policing, and administration.  He received several certifications and commendations, including a life saving award, instructor certification, crisis intervention, community oriented policing, and courtroom security (which includes building and VIP security).

Landon oversees all of our security measures on campus, including camera systems, alarms, access controls, and facility scheduling, and he manages CERT, the Church Emergency Response Team, which provides security services at Mass and parish events.  He also handles our technology--from maintaining office computers, phones, and email, to building and updating our website, editing our bulletin, the weekly newsletter, and designing our parish logos and branding.

Landon is an Oblate of Belmont Abbey and has a deep appreciation for Benedictine tradition and spirituality.  In his spare time, Landon enjoys writing, shooting, motorcycles, and not least of all, time with his family.