Deacon Steven Gies was born February 16, 1951, and grew up in the Richmond Heights and Rootstown area. He was ordained January 2, 1999, while serving at Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. His ministries there included Bereavement Ministry, Liturgical Minister training, and working with the youth doing a Lenten production of the Lord's Passion in mime and teaching the Boy Scout religious medals. In 2004 Steve was called to serve as Deacon at St. Joseph Church in Randolph for 16 years and was involved as the Spiritual Director for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Knights of Columbus, Liturgical Ministry training, Baptismal Prep., Community Hot Meal, St. Vincent de Paul Society and Confirmation Team Leader, Pastoral Council, and Worship Committee. Then in 2021, he was called to St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro where he serves in Evangelization, I Give Catholic, Adoration Under the Stars, Lector, Altar Server and Greeter Training.  As of September 16, 2022, Deacon Steve was assigned to St. Ambrose Parish, Garrettsville, St. Joseph Parish, Mantua, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Aurora, in addition to his current responsibilities at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Streetsboro. He is a former Scoutmaster, District Chairman and in charge of Leadership Training for Great Trail Council for eight years. He is also the Chaplain for Alter Care in Brimfield and Cuyahoga Falls.  He has five children (three deceased) and two granddaughters. He married his wife Linda on October 5, 1991.

Areas of Responsibility:  Assisting the priests as they serve the four parishes of northern Portage County.