St. Michael's By-the-Sea


Clergy & Staff

Diana Bennett | Parish Secretary

Diana began her work at St. Michael’s as a part time Administrative Assistant in 2007, and became the full time Parish Secretary in 2008. She graduated from U.C. Riverside in 1984 with a B.A. in Anthropology, earned a Certificate in Public Relations from U.C. Cooperative Extension soon afterwards, and later earned an elementary teaching credential from California State University San Marcos. She has worked as a public information specialist for a regional water district, a substitute teacher, and as both a commercial and fine artist, taking many art classes and workshops over the years.

Diana grew up in Vista. She was married in All Saints’ Episcopal Church to Jim, a special education teacher at Rancho Buena Vista High School. They have two sons: Jake and Chris.