The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

Fr. Mitch Doyen is pastor of St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic Parish in North City St. Louis. He lives at Most Holy Trinity Church in the Hyde Park Neighborhood. St. Josephine Bakhita Parish is comprised of three churches, Most holy Trinity, St. Nicholas, and Sts. Theresa and Bridget. The new parish was formed in August of 2024 with Fr. Mitch as pastor.

Fr. Mitch has been a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Louis for 33 years. During that time, he has served in a variety of pastoral and educational settings. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Systematic Theology from Kenrick Seminary in 1991. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Catholic Secondary School Administration from Boston college in 1997.

Fr. Mitch has a twin brother, Mike, a sister, Patty, and six nephews and nieces. He remains close to his parents, John and Ona, who live nearby in Laclede Groves.

Donna Lindsey is a life long resident and homeowner in Hyde Park. She is in Food Service at LaSalle Middle School on Jefferson Avenue.

She is involved in various programs and events at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She is Chair of the Mission Advancement Team and a member of Grand Endeavor. Her commitment to the neighborhood and the HPNA is to help make a difference in the community.

Education and communication are two things that will take us far.

Coordinator of School Counselors and Social Workers, brings deep experience in student support services, mental health advocacy, and systems-level leadership. Her work centers on strengthening individuals and families, building strong support networks, and creating environments where people can thrive — all of which are invaluable as we continue working to uplift and stabilize our neighborhood. Her perspective will help ensure that community well-being remains at the forefront of our efforts.

Dr. Matt Fritts of the Department of Physics at Washington University, brings a thoughtful, analytical lens along with experience in research, problem-solving, and institutional collaboration. His background reflects a strong commitment to education, innovation, and strategic thinking — assets that will support informed decision-making and long-term planning as HPNA continues to grow and evolve.

Fatimah Muhammad and husband chose Hyde Park and a beautiful historic row house as their retirement home and have been proud residents here for 25 years.

Fatimah is a serial, social entrepreneur whose life journey over the last five decades has spanned over several different occupations, businesses and subcultures. Her focus is on civic engagement, community building and improving, and removing social and economic injustices.

Her mission is to continue to work towards building a social-ecological system that speaks to all.