The Reverend Doug Graul is a native of Fairfax, Virginia. Holding a B.S. in Political Science from James Madison University and a Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Father Doug was ordained by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1995. He has served parishes in South Carolina in Peak, Spring Hill, Columbia, and Irmo, and has worked as a chaplain in assisted living and hospice settings.  Father Doug has been married to LuAnn Shealy Graul of Peak, SC, and they have four children, William, Sarah (Eddy), Lily, and Riley. He has been an avid cyclist for over forty years. He is also the President of the Dutch Fork High School Ladies Lacrosse Booster Club and announces the home games where Lily and Riley currently play on the varsity team. Father Doug began his time at St. Francis as a supply celebrant and is now honored to be called as the Vicar of the Mission.

The Rev. Deacon Ann Pilat is a native of Columbia, SC. She has a BA in French and Spanish, an MAT in Teaching, and an MA in Educational Administration. She graduated from the School of Ministry in the Diocese of Upper SC, and ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in 2006. She served at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church before coming to St. Francis. She holds the Diocesan position of Deacon for Hispanic Ministries and assists throughout the Diocese in this capacity. She has served on many committees and commissions of the Upper Diocese of SC. Reverend Ann is the mother of the Rev. Deacon Jenn Pilat, who is the Chaplain and Spiritual Director of the Seabury Active Life Community in Bloomfield, CT; and Patrick, who is a Senior Systems Support Technician at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Columbia. She has three grandchildren: Mathew, Toby and Teresa. Ann is a USC Gamecock fan and avid supporter of Women’s Basketball.