Vitomir Naletilić was his assistant. 1958 - Father Zvonko Mandurić's pastorate, he was faced with the deterioration of the school and hall and was the one to raise money to address his problem. During his tenure, permission was granted to the parish by Cardinal Meyer (1960) to build a new school, but Father Mandurić left St. Jerome before construction was to begin. 1961 - Father Naletilić. The old buildings were razed and the new school and hall was dedicated on September 24, 1961. 1965 - Father Steve Raić, OFM. 1967 - Father Theodore Benković. 1969 - Father Marko Kožina was named Pastor on June 20, 1969. He led the Church through the changes of Vatican II. The sanctuary of the Church was renovated with a large Crucifix suspended from the ceiling with a black marble altar. Through his guidance he added a fully equipped kitchen for school and hall use. Father Marko was known for his story-telling, a down to earth homiletic style, and his quick wit. He left St. Jerome as he was voted superior of the Croatian Franciscan Fathers. His associates were Ivan Bradvica, Ante Čuvalo, and Dominic Čorić. Father Paul Maslač followed Fr. Mark. He endeared himself to the people with his easy going nature and willingness to work with people. Fr. Paul remodeled the rectory offices, made necessary changes for the kindergarten in the school, and placed new doors on the school. Fr. Leon Galić and Fr. Slavko Soldo were his associates. 1979 - Father Anthony Dukić became pastor. His gentle approach and kind words helped many parishioners. Under his administration, new doors with the Croatian Cross were placed on the Church, rooms were remodeled in the convent, and the Church underwent a new coat of paint. Fr Joe Čuić & Fr. Ljubo Krašić served as associates. 1982 - Father Jerome Kučan became pastor. He was known as being fair and social, and he continued with the necessary remodeling. He was also known for his sermons on the Church dogmas. Father Jerome was instrumental in receiving a statue of St. Leopold Amndić for the Church. The same year, Fr. Hrvoslav Ban (1982–1992), arrived as associate pastor. He was especially dedicated to the Croatian school, since he organized the Christmas and Mother's Day programs. His other responsibilities were preparing the "Catholic Messenger" (1986–1992) and the "Croatian Calendar" (1987–1992). In 1985, the keepsake book dedicated to Aloysius Stepinac,