Staff

Fr. Nicholas Morrison

Pastor
frnmorrisonic@gmail.com

Fr. Nicholas grew up local, in Gaithersburg, MD. He entered seminary right after high school. He studied Philosophy at St. John Paul II seminary, in Washington, D.C. He then went on to study Theology at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy. He was ordained a priest in 2021. He served as parochial vicar at St. John Francis Regis Parish in California, MD; St. Peter’s Parish in Olney, MD; St. Peter’s Parish in Washington, D.C. He was recently assigned as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in 2026. Fr. Nicholas enjoys getting outside every opportunity he can. He did a lot of camping as part of family vacations growing up. He loves kayaking, fishing, mountain climbing; so, similar to Bl. Pier Giorgio is this regard! Verso l’Alto!

Fr. Conrad Murphy

Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Washington,
In-Residence
murphyc@adw.org
Fr. Conrad Murphy is the Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Washington. He grew up outside of Chicago and moved to DC to attend the George Washington University. After college, he entered the seminary for the Archdiocese of Washington and was ordained a priest in 2015. He has served in a variety of roles in the Archdiocese, most recently as the chaplain at the University of Maryland Catholic Student Center.

Mary Emerson

Administrative Assistant
maryemersonic@gmail.com

Mary was raised in Laurel, Maryland and attended the Catholic University of America, where she graduated with a degree in History and a minor in Theology. After college she lived in Italy for a year, working as an au pair and studying Italian. In January 2019 she began working as the administrative assistant at Immaculate Conception. She loves the work she does for the church!

Savannah Kleeman

Parish Missionary
skleemanic@gmail.com
Savannah was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from American University with a degree in International Studies and a minor in Spanish. She served as a Volunteer Missionary at Oregon State University's Newman Center from 2022-2023. Before joining the Immaculate Conception team, she worked for 2 years in international development for a USAID contractor. She loves hiking, coffee and traveling!

Paola Moreno Roman

Coordinator of Religious Education
paola.moreno.roman@gmail.com
Paola grew up in Lima, Peru and holds a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Stanford University. She works to expand access to scientific tools and hands‑on learning, mainly in rural and under‑resourced communities. She has served in parish ministry through First Communion catechesis, leading a women’s Bible study, juvenile detention center pastoral care, and homeless ministry with the Missionaries of Charity. She has a deep devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes and loves journaling, sunshine, and quality time with loved ones.

Colleen Daly

Parish Music Coordinator
colleenjdaly@gmail.com
Colleen Daly Eberhardt has over 20 years of experience as a church musician and director for the Archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore, singing in volunteer and professional choirs, scholas, and as a cantor and soloist for churches all over the DC metro area. She has been a featured soloist or performer on multiple albums for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Immaculate Conception (Shaw) churches, and has been a sought-after musician contractor for weddings, funerals, and special Masses throughout the Archdiocese. Colleen brings an inclusive and ecumenical approach coupled with musical excellence to music ministry, welcoming aspiring and established musicians of all levels and abilities to use their God-given talents to uplift liturgies, build community, and worship God.

Benedict

Parish Cat
Benedict was adopted from a barn cat organization and came to the parish shortly after the feast of St. Benedict in 2022. His main job is to keep vermin away. His hobbies include eating, sleeping, trying to get into the church during Mass and Holy Hour, and hanging out during Holy to Happy.

David Brake

Parish Accountant
stjosephtheworker@outlook.com