Our Team

Contact me for:

• General questions about how the CNE can serve you
• Guidance for Evangelization efforts
• Questions or concerns regarding Archdiocesan Policies and Guidelines

Bio: My role in the Center is to direct the efforts of the Center for the New Evangelization Leadership Team in fulfilling our Mission and Vision. I am blessed to work with the best people in the world. . I love it when our Team comes together to proclaim the Gospel in new and creative ways. Having worked in parish ministry for many years, I have the highest appreciation for parish workers. I love to be a part of helping them in their evangelization efforts. A Little About Me: My wife Sarah and I have four children and we attend St. Gertrude parish. I have a great devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, a concerning addiction to coffee, and an ever-growing appreciation for bourbon. Favorite Saints: St. John of the Cross and St. Theresa of Avila Favorite Bible Verse: “Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

Contact me for:

• Questions regarding best approaches in the Process of Evangelization for Youth
• Onsite training and formation for your evangelization team (youth, family, adults)
• Questions regarding Evangelist or Youth Events
• Totus Tuus, or contact Mark Travis (email coming soon!)

Bio: My role at the Center mainly focuses on those who evangelize to the youth. I offer opportunities for youth evangelists to share life and prayer on a regional and Archdiocesan level, while encouraging that sharing of life and prayer at the parish level with their teams and volunteers. I also organize ongoing formation in catechesis and best practices for the mission of leading youth into relationship with Jesus Christ and offer opportunities for the youth to share life and prayer. My favorite part of my job is going onsite for a parish training with a team and watching them work together, pray together, and get excited to serve the youth together.  The creativity and excitement that’s generated from their time together is amazing! A Little About Me: I was born in Connecticut, raised in Georgia and currently reside in Dayton, with my two cats and dog, all of which God brought to me through humorous events so perhaps one day I will join St. Francis as a Patron Saint of animals. Favorite Saint: I probably pray most often to St. Therese of Lisieux (stalking me since 2014) and my confirmation saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. First quote I ever memorized: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for woe, to give you a future full of hope.”  Jeremiah 29: 11

Contact me for:

• Any general Center questions
• Vocare Support
• Adding your name to our Center email communications

Bio: I am the main administrative assistant for the Center for New Evangelization. I support the efforts of all the various parts of the Center. I am everywhere! I love the opportunity to support the great work the Center is doing for the Church and I am able to connect a lot with the people in parishes. A Little About Me: I am a life-long West-Side Cincinnati native. In fact, I grew up on the same street my father grew up on. I have been an administrative assistant at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for all of my professional career, right out of Seton High School.  In my free time I enjoy vacationing & spending time with my family & friends. Favorite Saint: St. Anne Favorite Bible Verse: “I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.”  Philippians 4:13

Contact me for:

• Parishes interested in having laity enter Hispanic Leadership Formation
• Questions on how to reach Hispanic parishioners
• Resources for Hispanic Catechesis

Bio: My role at the Center is to support parishes interested in having laity enter Hispanic Leadership Formation. I also help with general questions about reaching Hispanic parishioners and offer resources and best practices for Hispanic catechesis. I am blessed to be able to develop spiritual leaders within the Hispanic community. A Little About Me: I am married, and I have two steps daughters and four grandkids. I like gardening, dancing and reading. One interesting fact about me is that I studied the behavior of ants for my degree, which helped me to discover my true vocation as a missionary. Favorite Saint: St. Teresa de Avila Favorite Bible Verse: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you. . .” Jer 1:5

Contact me for:

• Healing from pornography addiction
• Pornography prevention
• Guidance and healing for dating, engaged or married couples

Bio: I will be working in various parts of the Center, including leading the Anti-Pornography initiative for the Archdiocese, which will focus on prevention and healing. I also assist with Genesis, our marriage prep program, and soon, I will be involved in a new Newlywed evangelization mission. I really love the healing aspect of my job, where I can personally share my witness and accompany others in finding the light at the end of the tunnel. A Little About Me: I am married to my gorgeous wife, Maria for 9 years and we have been blessed with 8 children, 2 in Heaven and 6 here with us. I am currently getting my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and really am passionate about bringing healing to those in need. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching/playing sports, and hanging out with friends. Favorite Saint: My daughter Vivian who passed away at 59 days old. She is doing her job everyday by praying for her family and everyone who asks for intercession. Try it and you will see ? Favorite spiritual quote: “Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” – Padre Pio

Contact me for:

• Information regarding the Genesis marriage prep retreat
• Becoming a presenting couple for a Genesis retreat
• Hosting a Genesis retreat at your parish
• Becoming a mentor couple to walk with an engaged couple

Bio: My role at the Center is to coordinate Genesis, the marriage preparation program at the Archdiocese. I also organize mentor couples to walk with couples during their engagement. With over 17 years of catechetical experience, including youth, young adult and marriage and family ministry, I look forward to helping couples deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and one another. A Little About Me:I am originally from San Diego, CA, and after meeting my husband Josh as an undergrad at Franciscan University, decided to stay in the Midwest. After 15 years of marriage we are both proud Ohioans and parents to five wonderful children. I teach graduate Theology courses online for Franciscan University. I am a road trip fanatic, classic literature enthusiast and a gatherer of people around the dinner table. Favorite Saint: St. Catherine of Siena Favorite Bible Verse: "We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Contact me for:

• Your Hispanic Ministry needs

Bio: I am excited to be part of the newly integrated Hispanic Evangelization component of the Center. My vocation is helping the less fortunate and helping the Hispanic community, my passion is bringing healing to people that have been through a traumatic or stressful experience. I love interacting with people and helping them find a home to worship. A Little About Me: I am a native of Guatemala. I am married to Matt, and have four children and two dogs. In my free time, I enjoy time with my family, friends, being outdoors and gardening. Favorite Saint:  Our Lady of Guadalupe Favorite spiritual quote: “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary use words.” St. Francis of Assisi

Contact me for:

• Information you would like included in our email or online communications
• Questions you may have concerning upcoming Center events
• General communications issues or questions

Bio: My role is to organize and manage our communications efforts for the Center, including newsletters, brochures, and event promotion. I also oversee our webpage and social media platforms. My job is exciting because it is never the same day to day, and I love being able to meet so many people in the Archdiocese at the various events that we host. A Little About Me: I am a Dayton native and currently live in Loveland with my husband and our 4 teenagers. I love to spend time outdoors with the family, read books, and hang out in downtown Cincy whenever I’m free. Favorite Saint: Mary, Mother of God Favorite Bible Verse: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” Luke 41-42

Contact me for:

• Guidance for evangelization efforts
• Formation of parish staff and volunteer leaders
• Renewal of your Adult Ed initiatives

Bio: As a member of the Parish Support Team, my job is to accompany parish leaders and offer them formation and support so that they can grow in their identity as missionary disciples and be catalysts for renewal in their parishes. I also develop content for our blog and for the Catholic Telegraph, and give talks at retreats, conferences, workshops, and in-service days throughout the Archdiocese. What I love about my work is that I am encouraged to use the gifts God gave me, I get to have a real impact in people’s lives, and I get to work alongside people who value and support me. A Little About Me: I’m from Owensboro, Kentucky (Go Cats!). I have a twin brother who is a parish priest in the Archdiocese of Louisville, KY. I met my wife, who’s from Maine, on a website for fans of Catholic Hip Hop. I like my food as spicy as you can possibly make it. Favorite Saint: St. Michael the Archangel Favorite Bible Verse: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were no people but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy but now you have received mercy.” (1 Pet 2:9-10)

Contact me for:

• Onsite training and formation for your youth evangelization team
• If you have questions about Athletics
• Youth evangelization questions regarding the Dayton area specifically

Bio: As the Assoicate Director for Youth Evanglization, my role is to assist with training and development for youth evangelists, mainly in the Dayton area. I also oversee the parish athletic programs for the Archdiocese. A Little About Me: I have been married to my wife, Jenna, for just over 5 years, and have 13 and 10-year-old (foster) sons. I previously worked in youth ministry at the Catholic Communities of Northwest Dayton for over 7 years, while also serving on the Greater Dayton CYO Executive Board. Favorite Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Favorite Bible Verse: “For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life.” – Romans 5:10

Contact me for:

• If you are at any university/college in the archdiocese and are looking to discover Jesus or hungry to grow deeper in their faith
• Support to connect people, offer opportunities, and help navigate any challenges that might arise in college
• Help graduating Seniors in high school with their chosen university.  We are here to help with transition and want there to be an easy on ramp for our young people to enter into a dynamic Catholic community.

Bio: I am the chaplain for the University of Cincinnati aka the Bearcat Kingdom...thy Kingdom come thy Will be done.  I also coordinate efforts across the major universities within the Archdiocese.  I also am spearheading efforts to connect our Catholic high schools and their campus ministry with that of our different universities.  I am here for the students and the campus ministers and am on my knees praying for their needs.  Please contact me and I am here for you. A Little About Me: I love my family and I love life! I have 2 sisters Carolyn, who is married to her stud husband Bryon and they have 3 kids, and my younger sister Lisa, who lives in Napa, California and is a chef at a winery there. I have been blessed to travel around our amazing country and around the world, but there's no place like the home of our Archdiocese of Cincinnati.  I love adventure and the greatest one on this planet is serving Jesus Christ, His Church, and His wild people. Favorite Saint: St. Philomena - Her personal story is straight FIRE! Favorite Bible Verse: I came that they may have life and have it to the full  John 10:10 Favorite Quote: We do not want a church that will move with the world we want a church that will move the world - G K Chesterton

Contact Me for:

• Questions and help with Vocare Online
• Information about upcoming CNE events
• Assistance with directing your questions to the appropriate Diocesan Office

Bio: I am part of the Vocare Support team, maintaining Vocare accounts, updating certifications, and setting up live courses. In addition, I oversee general office duties for the Northern Area Office in Sidney. I love meeting and working with the catechetical leaders in the parishes, and the friendships I have made over the years. A Little About Me: I have worked for the Archdiocese in the Sidney Office for 34 years!  My husband Steve and I have been married 39 years and have two children.  I enjoy sewing and crafts, scrapbooking, flower gardening and anything Elvis! Favorite Saint: St. Jude Favorite Spiritual Quote: “Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.”  Therese of Lisieux

Contact Me For:

• If you need support with the coordination of evangelization and religious instruction in Spanish in Dayton and the northern area.
• If you have concerns in the Hispanic community with their personal, familiar or spiritual needs
• Information on programs that will provide knowledge and skills necessary for the Hispanic immigrant

Bio: I support the coordination of evangelization and religious instruction in Spanish (including mass celebration) for Dayton and the northern part of the Archdiocese. I provide outreach for the growing Latino community in the northernmost boundaries of the Archdiocese, particularly helping to maintain a Church presence in the migrant camps, and I work with government entities to encourage justice for immigrants. Working for the Church and with the Hispanic community reaffirms my Catholic faith every day. A Little About Me: I enjoy reading, watching football soccer games and traveling.  I have enjoyed traveling with the delegation from the Archdiocese Mission Office on their “twinning” trips to Tegucigalpa, Honduras and El Salvador. I also love to spend my free time with my grandson, teaching him Spanish. Favorite Saint: St. Francis of Assisi Favorite Bible verse: “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner; remember that you were foreigners in Egypt.” Ex 23:21

Contact me for:

• Those who have been recently hired at a parish to serve youth in grades Pre-K through 12th grade
• Those who are looking for mentorship and guidance in the field of youth evangelization
• General questions about the Catholic Committees for Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts

Bio: I am the specialist for parish youth evangelists who have 0-2 years’ experience and those who are transitioning into a new parish. I work with each evangelist through accompaniment, mentoring, formation, education, and consultation in order to help them build comprehensive and sustainable youth evangelization in the parish they serve. I love accompanying those who work with young people as they grow in their gifts and charisms and learn how to serve the particular needs of their parish. A Little About Me: I have been in the field of youth evangelization for the past 17 years. God has taken me on many adventures with NET Ministries, as well as helping bring the sacraments to villages in Honduras and encouraging the faith of the youth in China. As an Ohio native, I came back to the Buckeye State two years ago and I’m enjoying being closer to family. You may see me rollerblading along the Ohio river trail, eating at every Cincinnati restaurant or café that is recommended to me, or singing and playing guitar in the AOC office. Favorite Saint: St Anthony of Padua, St Vitus (Confirmation Saint) Favorite Bible Verse: “Love one another intensely from a pure heart.” 1 Peter 1:22

Contact me for:

• Info about young adult events or small groups
• Questions about campus ministry happenings
• If you need a friend ?

Bio: My main focus at the CNE is one-on-one ministry and coordinating events within the Young Adult Office. I also support campus ministers and Catholic college students on various campuses throughout the Archdiocese. My job is so fun! I get to minister to young adults and college students searching for community in today’s isolating culture. A Little About Me: I am a tristate native, with most of my childhood spent just over the border in Indiana with my parents and younger brother. My favorite hobbies include finding every coffee shop, beautiful Church, and bar in Cincinnati. Favorite Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux Favorite Spiritual Quote: “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; He is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is He who provoked you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is He who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is He who reads in your heart your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle.” Pope John Paul II

Contact me for:

• Questions regarding our videos
• Questions regarding social media
• General communications questions

Bio: I work in the communications department, helping to deliver the Good News through newsletters, videos, and graphics.  I also assist in creating print and marketing materials, as well as recordings of special events and speakers.  I occasionally collaborate with media content creators within the Catholic Telegraph as well.  I love the people I work with in the Archdiocese.  It’s such a blessing to have coworkers, with the same mission and passion to be in Communion through Christ. A Little About Me: A Virginia native, I now live in the northern part of the Archdiocese with my wife and 6 children. My wife and I have a common appreciation for the performing arts, so our entire family participates in local community theater productions, we sing and play music together, and I also play guitar and sing at local restaurants and festivals. Favorite Saint: St. Don Bosco Favorite Bible Verse: This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!  Psalm 118:24

Contact me for:

• Questions about young adult ministry or events
• Sharing ideas about new apostolates for and by young adults
• Ideas to engage young adults in your parish

Bio: The Office for Young Adult Evangelization and Discipleship meets young adults along the Way, gives them opportunity for healing and walks with them into discipleship. I help establish young adult apostolates throughout the Archdiocese and host regular community-building events that lead to small group opportunities for conversion and one on one apprenticeship in discipleship. The best part about my job is being able to spend time getting to know people on a very personal level and to inspire them to be who God has created them to be. A Little About Me: I grew up in a small town (just like John Cougar Mellencamp) and after graduating from New Bremen High School in 2000, I spent one year of formal discernment at the Pontifical College Josephinum. I later graduated from Xavier University and have been working with the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center since 2007. My wife Marianne and I have been married for 16 years and are blessed to be the parents of 7 children. I love to spend time with my wife and children by baking, cooking, and even carving watermelon. I also enjoy running (when I get the chance), playing guitar and reading (when I’m not about to fall asleep). Favorite Saint: St. Joseph – always inspiring me to be a better father Favorite Bible Verse: Therefore, take these words of mine into your heart and soul. Bind them at your wrist as a sign and let them be a pendant on your forehead. Teach them to your children, speaking of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest. Deuteronomy 11:18-19

Contact Me For:

• A resource for leadership formation on marriage and sexual moral ethics
• Questions on Natural Family Planning
• Support to any married couples facing the cross of infertility and miscarriage

Bio: My role at the Center is to offer leadership formation on marriage and family and all related topics, including Natural Family Planning in Spanish and English. It is a great joy to work with newly engaged and married couples and teach my Catholic faith at the same time. A Little About Me: My husband Samuel, who is managing director of Hispanic Evangelization, and I married in 2010 and we are blessed with two children, Peter Julian and Zoe Anastasia. I love playing with my kids, making pilgrimages to Marian shrines, listening to and playing classical music, reading novels, and making/eating guacamole (my favorite food). Favorite Saint: Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Elizabeth of Hungary and St. John Paul II (three way tie!) Favorite Bible verse: "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word," (Luke 1:38)

Contact Me for:

• Catechesis and formation in Spanish
• Youth ministry to the children of Hispanic immigrants
• Any Questions about Hispanic ministries in the Archdiocese

Bio: I will be at the service of the growing Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, providing catechesis, sacramental prep and formation in Spanish and English. I love to share the life-giving beauty of our faith with all people but I am especially drawn to service to the poor. Hispanic Catholics suffer from a great disparity in outreach by the Church and I am utterly thrilled to be at their service. Hispanic immigrants need Christ more than anything and I want to serve that need. A Little About Me: I am married to the Managing Director of Marriage and Family, Adriana, and we have two children: Peter Julian and Zoe Anastasia. I love to workout, read, listen to all sorts of music and follow sports. I was raised in California and went to college at Notre Dame (Go Irish). My parents are Mexican immigrants and I have two brothers and two sisters. Favorite Saint: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Thomas Aquinas, Therese of Lisieux and John Paul II Favorite Bible verse: "Look towards Him and be radiant," (Psalm 34:4)

Contact me for:

• Questions regarding Vocare certification or the Vocare online program
• Arranging a Vocare workshop at your location
• Assistance with parish and school catechetical meetings

Bio: The most important role I have at the Center is spending time interacting with catechetical leaders and principals throughout the Archdiocese, answering questions, listening to program issues, and helping with problems where I can.  Often this involves one of my main functions as the manager of the Vocare certification program. The very best thing about my job is the opportunity to meet and talk with catechetical leaders and principals across the Archdiocese.  I am inspired by their faith and their reliance on God’s grace. A Little About Me: I am blessed to live at a lake with all the activity that involves – boating, swimming, sunset rides on the boat with family, and general fun!  I also enjoy birdwatching in my backyard, spring flower gardening, mowing the grass, and sitting under my porch during the rain.  And of course, there is Zuzu, my little Chihuahua, who chases squirrels in the yard, takes me for walks, and makes me laugh every day. Favorite Saint: St. Francis of Assisi Favorite Bible Verse: “I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11