Meet our Clergy & Staff
At Holy Cross, our dedicated staff members are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals can grow spiritually and find support in their faith journeys.
Priest
The Rev. Anne Abdy
Rev. Anne is a cradle Anglican/Episcopalian. She moved to Wilmington via the Atlanta area from Oregon. She is married to the love of her life. Stacy and Anne enjoy meeting God in nature, love on their fur babies: Logan (dog), Pippy, Boots and Little Bit (all cats), and visit with family, especially their grandson.
Music Director
Ethan Roeben
We welcomed Ethan Roeben, his beautiful wife Kaylee, and lovely daughter Zaide to the Holy Cross family in 2017 when he became our Music Director. Ethan moved to Wilmington from Mooresville North Carolina so the he could finish my music degree at UNCW and we have loved every minute of it. Ethan and his family are excited to be a part of Holy Cross.
Ellen Wells
Finance Manager
Ellen joined the HC family in 2011. She became a member of the vestry in 2014 and served as Senior Warden in 2016. She joined the Holy Cross staff in 2017 as Finance Manager.