Mrs. Luisa Palting
Pastorate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Confirmation Coordinator
Full Name: Maria Luisa Diaz Giorla Palting
Family: Married to Candido for more than 30 years. Mom to young adults Alex and CJ, who were nurtured by the CYM program at St. Louis. Mom-in-law to Tyler (Alex) and soon Abbey (CJ). Rescue pup, Lily, was born in Jan. 2024!
Favorite part of work: Being around awesome, funny, merciful coworkers and young people who give me energy and a new perspective every day.
Favorite Saint: Mary Queen of the Universe
Favorite Quote:"...do not worry about...what you are to say. For the holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say." Luke 12:11-12

Mr. Orrin Douglas Payne (Doug)
Associate of Youth and Young Adult Minister

Full Name: Orrin Douglas Payne 
Family: I am married to my best friend and wife Ellen.
Favorite part of work: To witness, educate, and serve all those who walk through the doors of St. Louis with a team of convicted disciples of Jesus Christ. 
Favorite Saint: St. Joseph 
Favorite Quote: "For love consists, not in the extent of our happiness, but in the firmness of our determination to try to please God in everything" Teresa of Avila

Mrs. María Cristina Peano Tenaglia (MC)
Associate of Youth Minister/Office Manager

Full Name: Maria Cristina Peano Tenaglia
Family: Married to a wonderful man, Edo.  3 Children: Vanessa (daughter), Domenic (step-son) and Gabriella (step-daughter). I’m blessed to have my mom living with us, and our furry son, Carmelo.  I have an awesome, fun and loud Italian family!
Favorite part of work: My awesome co-workers, the amazing young people and volunteers involved in the CYM, and the chance to share my faith and experiences with them.
Favorite Saint: St. Anthony
Favorite Quote: The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot keep you. Everything is possible, if you Believe in God!
Email: mctenaglia@stlouisparish.org