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The Reverend Hall Kirkham
Rector
The Rev. Hall Kirkham joined St. Michael’s Church in Milton as its 11th Rector after serving as Assistant Rector at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Weston. He is a graduate of Episcopal Divinity School, and received his Master of Divinity in 2008.
He currently serves as a member of the Samaritan’s Council, which helps to support and advise the board of Samaritans, Inc.; on the Leadership Team of Courageous Conversations Towards Racial Justice in Milton; as a member of the Milton Interfaith Clergy Association; and as a member of the Racial Justice Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
Prior to ordained ministry, Hall was an investment consultant at Cambridge Associates, LLC, where he worked for 11 years guiding portfolio asset allocation and investment manager selection for endowed non-profits and high net- worth individuals. Hall and his wife Marjorie live in the Rectory at St. Michael’s with their two children, Victoria and Edmond.
Leo Biocchi
Minister of Families & Communications Director
Leo Biocchi has spent the past 8 years directing programming for children, youth, and families, as well as overseeing communications and technology. He serves as a congregational consultant to the Diocese of MA and is a specialized Behavioral Therapist with expertise in early intervention. Leo has worked in treatment centers and public schools across Massachusetts, leading social groups, ADL skills training, and music therapy for young people dealing with mental health issues and trauma.
As a trained musician and composer, Leo coordinated backstage security and public relations for Andris Nelsons' inaugural season as Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He integrates music into his work with youth and has performed in operas and musical theater productions.
Leo began his church career as Assistant Music Director at Evangelical Church of Indian Orchard, MA. At First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, he became the youngest Director of Family Ministry and Communications in their 300 year history, developed internship programs, and established a grassroots communications apparatus. At St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Framingham, he was the Children & Youth Director, where he started a Godly Play program and led a Youth Worship Band.
Kat Skafidas
Music Director
Kat Skafidas is an active award-winning Northeast musician from Syracuse, New York; currently studying with Jane Eaglen. Centralized in operatic and classical repertoire, she is also versed in early music, musical theater and contemporary styles. She often collaborates with living composers on new music and has helped feature these works at St. Michael’s concerts and services.
She is part of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Tanglewood Festival Chorus, as well as the chamber choir, Carduus, the evensong choir, Lux Arcana, and is on the roster of the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus. Kat recently won the 2022 Seattle District of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, and will compete again in Boston this year. She actively takes inquiries for new music and collaborates with composers often. Kat also teaches voice lessons, offering in-person instruction in the Boston area and online virtual lessons. She teaches and sings with Whole Tone Music Academy, a collective of teaching artists in Somerville. Kat also serves as the arts administrator of the Boston Wagner Society and Jane Eaglen's Boston Wagner Institute. Upcoming and recent credits include: Holiday Pops (BSO/TFC), Boston; Shostakovich Lady Macbeth, at BSO and Carnegie Hall (TFC); Calliope, Boston; Civic Morning Musicals, Syracuse.
Kat shares the Music Director role with her boyfriend Kyle who are both available upon request on contract, individually or as a duo, for various musical services, including recitals, weddings, funerals, or other celebrations, liturgical or secular.
They have been a couple and musical partners for seven years, singing in operas, choirs, and duets consistently as college sweethearts in their undergrad. They moved to Boston in 2020 to pursue graduate music degrees and beyond in their musical careers.
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Kyle Seniw
Music Director
Kyle Seniw is a tenor from Albany, NY. A graduate of Syracuse University (B.M.) and Boston Conservatory at Berklee (M.M.), Kyle's journey in vocal performance has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence.
During his undergraduate career, he sang in the Syracuse Opera chorus. Currently, Kyle can be heard singing around the Boston area with the choir, Carduus, which performs works primarily by contemporary and living composers. Kyle also sang with Seraphim Singers during their '22 season. He has also appeared as a guest artist with the Ipswich River Community Chorus for several of their concerts. In addition to his performances, Kyle exemplifies a deep commitment to community enrichment. As a volunteer for the Boston Wagner Society, he dedicates his time to orchestrating events and managing live streams, fostering a vibrant musical culture in the city.
Kyle shares the Music Director role with his girlfriend Kat who are both available upon request on contract, individually or as a duo, for various musical services, including recitals, weddings, funerals, or other celebrations, liturgical or secular.
They have been a couple and musical partners for seven years, singing in operas, choirs, and duets consistently as college sweethearts in their undergrad. They moved to Boston in 2020 to pursue graduate music degrees and beyond in their musical careers.
The Reverend Jennifer Daly
Associate Deacon
Jennifer Daly is the Associate Deacon at St. Michaels. She attended Episcopal Divinity School from 1986-1990, and there decided she was called to the diaconate, not the priesthood. She understands the diaconal vow to "interpret to the Church the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world" as living at the heart of her call.
The major focus of Reverend Daly's work has been the founding of two schools, the Epiphany School in Dorchester, MA and Bridge Boston Charter School in Roxbury. The students who have passed through those schools have been her spiritual guides. She lives with her four children (in and out), two dogs, and husband in Milton.
Nanette Diaute
Office Administrator
As parish administrator, I manage the parish office at St. Michael’s. I’ve been at St. Michael’s since July of 2013, after 22 years of public service with the City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and 4 years as parish administrator at St. Paul’s Church in Dedham. I find my position at St. Michael’s very fulfilling and consider myself extremely blessed to be embraced and supported by such a vibrant and loving community. My husband, Stephen, and I live in Dedham, have two cats, and enjoy cooking ethnic dishes relative to our backgrounds of Italian and Lebanese. We also enjoy old movies, good wine and spending time with our families. Schedule a visit with Nanette at the bottom of the page.