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THE REV. DR. JAMES REHO
The Rev. Dr. James Reho now serves as Rector at St. Catherine of Alexandria, Tampa.
TEMPLE TERRACE- The Rev. Dr. James Reho accepted a call to serve as the Fifth Rector of St. Catherine of Alexandria Episcopal Church in December 2021. “Lori and I felt called to St. Catherine’s from the very first. St. Catherine’s has the honesty, humility, and deep level of self-understanding of a church willing to do the hard work needed to continue to be relevant, vibrant, and attractive. St. Catherine’s is a place where both the new and the traditional are alive and honored, diversity is valued and present in our leadership, and everyone is deeply and lovingly committed to the church. Folks are excited about where the Spirit may be taking us in our new chapter together. The love, hospitality, dedication, and depth of this church are strong—and real!”
Fr. Reho grew up an Orthodox Christian in New York City and felt the call to priesthood early in his life. He first engaged that call through studying with the Vincentians, a Roman Catholic order that focused on missionary work among the poor and teaching. While with the Vincentians, Fr. Reho earned a degree in Asian Studies from St. John’s University and developed a love for ministry among the homeless. Leaving after his Novitiate year, he entered into a career in science, earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2000 from Princeton University and doing his postdoctoral work at Los Alamos National Laboratory before joining the Chemistry faculty at East Carolina University. While at East Carolina, Fr. Reho was received as an Episcopalian, and not long afterward began the process toward ordination through the Diocese of East Carolina. Graduating from The General Theological Seminary, he was ordained to the Priesthood in 2008. First serving as Associate at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Miami, FL), Fr. Reho was later Chaplain and Director of Formation at The General Theological Seminary (NYC), and Rector, Lamb of God LutheranEpiscopal Church (Estero). Fr. Reho and his wife, Lori, come to St. Catherine’s from St. John’s (Tampa), where he served as Associate Rector and Chaplain to the school. Fr. Reho has developed expertise in leading workshops and retreats, congregational strategic planning, and working with those suffering from substance abuse. His current diocesan work includes serving as Chair of the Diocesan Race and Reconciliation Committee and serving as a faculty member of the Diocesan School. His wife, Lori Reho, is a Licensed Pastoral Counselor and Certified Temperament Counselor and specializes in working with couples and with women who are struggling with trauma or substance abuse issues. She has led and served in multiple ministries in the church. The couple is excited about his call to St. Catherine’s, and feels very welcomed and loved by their new church family.
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