A Century of Pastoral Leadership

These seven priests have served as pastors of the People of God at Saint Clement Church in the first century of the parish's life.

Monsignor Francis A. Rempe: 1905-1946
Monsignor Edward O. Leiser: 1946-1966
Father George A. Knippen: 1966-1973
Father Robert Sauer: 1973-1975
Father John Fahey: 1975-1989
Father Joseph O'Brien: 1989-1995
Father Thomas H. Hickey: 1995-2007
Father Ken Simpson: 2007-present

Our Patron, Saint Clement

Clement of Rome, for whom our church is named, was a disciple of Peter and Paul, and third bishop of Rome, serving as pope from about the year 92 to about 101. His Letter to the Corinthians is the earliest example of the bishop of Rome intervening in the affairs of another church community. Clement was martyred in about the year 101, and his feast is celebrated on November 23 each year. Some of the stories of his life and death are illustrated in our church.