Youth Evangelization

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:

• 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:

• Assistance with youth evangelization grades K-6
• Questions regarding mentorship of new youth evangelists
• Questions on finding resources for teaching religion to grades K-6

A Little About Me: I have over a decade of catechetical experience in the classroom, and have directed catechetical programs for both adults and children, including overseeing and writing programs for Vacation Bible School. I have degrees in Economics and Spanish, as well as a degree from the Denver Catholic Biblical School. I have been married for more than 20 and have 5 children ages 19-8.

Favorite Saint:  St. John Bosco

Favorite Bible verse: “For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable,” Romans 11:29

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 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:

• Assistance with administrative questions focused on Marriage and Family and Hispanic Evangelization
• Questions regarding anniversary certificates

A Little About Me: I was born and raised in Colombia, South America, and emigrated to the United States of America twenty years ago.  I am married and mom of three teenagers. I have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and am a certified English/Spanish Medical Interpreter. I am eager to put  my organizational skills and knowledge of my culture to use for the Archdiocese.

Favorite Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Favorite Bible verse: “It (love) always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres,” 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

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)