As a first time Pastoral Council member, Shirley is most looking forward to helping St. Raphael become a vibrant parish and helping Father Tom with his vision for the parish. 

Originally from India, Shirley has called Raleigh home for 36 years. Twenty of those years have been as a parishioner at St. Raphael where she currently also serves with the Confession ministry and the Homebound Ministry bringing the Eucharist to our homebound parishioners. 

Shirley has a doctorate in dentistry from UNC Chapel Hill, and worked part time as a dentist for several years. Afterwards, she taught dental assisting students at a technical college. She and her husband George, a semi-retired dentist, have two daughters who are working in Raleigh. In her spare time, she loves to read, watch movies, and hike.