Saint Augustine Catholic Church
413 West 19th Street
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 431-3943 Parish
(859) 261-5564 School
Clergy
Fr. Niby Kannai is a Catholic priest, author of seven books, and teacher with a passion for Counseling Education, Eucharistic spirituality, and pastoral care. He has led pilgrimages, taught at the University of Cincinnati and Webster University, served at Tender Mercies (homeless shelter), and ministered in Kerala, India, as well as at St. Henry, MQH, and St. Edward parishes. His motto is: “Don’t forget, you are a miracle!” He now joyfully serves St. Augustine Parish.
Deacon John was ordained to the Deaconate in 2006 in the Diocese of Buffalo NY.
Parish Staff
Karen Kleisinger
Parish Secretary
Mrs. Kleisinger worked in the field of finance before coming to St. Augustine under Fr. Daniel Schomaker in 2023.
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Her husband was ordained to the diaconate in 2010, and together they have raised 3 children!
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Jan Tallarigo
Parish Secretary
Jan worked as a legal assistant for 30+ years before coming to St. Augustine under Fr. Daniel Schomaker in 2019.
Jan has been married for 50 years, is the mother of 5 children and Grandma to 7 grandchildren, and feels very blessed to be a part of the St. Augustine’s parish community.

Brad Whittle
Brad spent 3 years in seminary formation for the Diocese of Covington before coming to St. Augustine in 2023.
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He earned a Masters in Catholic Philosophy in 2024, and is currently finishing a second Masters in Catholic Theology.
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He and his wife, Heidi, live in Ludlow with their son, Abram.
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Pastoral Associate & Director of Sacred Music
