Division of
Education & Evangelization
MaryBeth Mueller
Executive Director Education and Evangelization
Telephone 602-354-2344
email Ms. Mueller
Eric J. Westby
Director of Family Catechesis
Telephone 602-354-2320
email Mr. Westby
Carmen Portela
Assistant Director of Family Catechesis
Telephone 602-354-2031
Email: cportela@diocesephoenix.org
Provides support, services and trainings to parishes, pastors, priests and leaders to enable the evangelistic and catechetical outreach to the Hispanic Community. http://www.diocesephoenix.org/fc/Espanol/index.html
Lifelong Faith Formation & Evangelization
Pre-School • Elementary & Catechist Formation
Leota Roesch • (602) 354-2322
lroesch@diocesephoenix.org
• Curriculum and Resources for parish processes
of Religious Education
• Professional Development Opportunities and Deanery
meetings for parish leaders of faith formation
• Recommends Sacrament preparation resources for
First Confession, Confirmation and First Eucharist
• Collaborates in providing a network of Catechist
Formation and certification
• Provides Facilitator Training for Echoes of Faith
catechist formation
Adult Evangelization & Catechesis
Ryan Hanning • (602) 354-2321
rhanning@diocesephoenix.org
• Training and Support for Parish RCIA
and Infant Baptism Teams
• Facilitator Training for
Small Church Communities
• Provides parish training for Intergenerational
Family Model Faith Formation
• Credential Process for Parish leaders of
Faith Formation/Catechesis
• Diocesan Liaison for Loyola Extension Masters Program
(LIMEX)
• Provides Resource and support for assessing
Parish Faith Formation Processes
Bill Marcotte
(602) 354-2380
bmarcotte@diocesephoenix.org
The Office of Youth Evangelization exists to serve, support,
and be a resource to parishes, institutions and movements
in the development of ministry to all youth and young adults.
This Office assists ministries to challenge youth and young
adults to come and encounter the living Jesus Christ;
to embrace and grow in their faith; and to discern their
vocation to serve their family, mission of the Church
and local community.
• Provides Professional Development, monthly
networking and annual retreat for Coordinators
of Youth Ministry
• Coordinates opportunities for youth to attend the
National Catholic Youth Conference,
retreats, pilgrimages and participation in
International World Youth Day
• Consultation with pastors and training to parish
Youth Ministry Coordinators and core members on
effective youth ministry practices and resources
• 2097 Monthly Young Adult Worship Gatherings
and co-sponsors with Youth Arise North America:
an annual Young Adults Conference
• Annual Pro-life “March for Life” event
Isabella Rice
(602) 354-2370 • TTY (602)354-2369
irice@diocesephoenix.org
• Specialized training for catechists in the area
of disabilities
• Annual retreats fostering spiritual growth for
persons with disabilities
• Training in pastoral care of the sick, hospitalized,
and bereaved for parish staffs
• Assistance in establishing Cancer Ministries
at the parish level
Mike Phelan
(602) 354-2355
mcphelan@diocesephoenix.org
• Facilitator Training for Marriage Preparation
• Marriage Preparation
• Marriage Enrichment through retreats and seminars
• Sanctity of Life Seminars
• Men’s Spirituality
JOHN PAUL II CENTER:
Katrina Zeno • (602) 354-2179
kzeno@diocesephoenix.org
The John Paul II Resource Center serves to bring
John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to all levels of catechesis
throughout the Diocese of Phoenix. We also offer retreats
and speaking presentations on the late Pope’s teachings
on the dignity of women, the single Catholic life, and other
theological themes.
All preschools, elementary schools and high schools
Integrating faith throughout an educational process.
Superintendent • MaryBeth Mueller
Cecilia Frakes • Sister Melita Penchalk O.S.B.M
(602) 354-2345
Serving and supporting students, parents,
faculty, staff, administration and pastors in
our Catholic schools. 25 Pre-Schools,
29 Elementary Schools and 6 High Schools
• Provides diocesan curriculum standards and
recommends resources
• Monitors federal and state guidelines
• Coordinates school staff development opportunities
• Provides application and screening process for
teachers and administrators
•The Catholic Tuition Organization of the Diocese of Phoenix
Catholic Higher Education
University of Incarnate Word (Classes coming to Arizona Fall 2007)
www.arizona.uiw.edu
www.uiw.edu
University of Mary (Classes coming to Arizona Fall 2007)
www.umary.edu/um
Ave Maria University
www.naples.avemaria.edu
Classes currently being held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center
Loyola, New Orleans LIMEX
http://lim.loyno.edu/extension/
Classes currently being held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center
Notre Dame, Cleveland Ohio
www.notredamecollege.edu
Jennifer King
jking@diocesephoenix.org
Cultivating a culture of safety and abuse prevention
through education and awareness.
Safe Environment Training is facilitated for clerics,
employees, volunteers, parents and minors.
Theological Studies & Pastoral Ministry Formation
Primary formation experience for lay leaders and
diaconal candidates in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Dr. Barry Sargent
Larry Fraher and Sr. Maria Celia Molina, S.N.D.de N.
(602) 354-2300
• Two-year Theological Studies and Pastoral Ministry
program offered in both English and Spanish,
providing formation for the lay apostolate (Catechetical
Leaders, Youth Ministers, RCIA, Social Justice, Marriage
and Family, Religious Education Coordinators),
and those considering diaconal studies
• Cohort model of community learning with classes
offered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
• Emphasis in Sacred Scripture, Theology, Morality,
Social Justice and Spirituality
• Supervision and mentoring for pastoral skill development
• Program accredited by the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops committee on certification
and accreditation
• Catechist studies program providing training for
Catholic School teachers, Youth Ministry Catechists
and Parish Catechists.
• Agua Viva. A parish based two-year faith formation
program for adults.
Located in the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Kino Library
provides theological and pastoral resources for
all Catholics throughout the diocese, especially
those who are enrolled in religious studies and
faith formation programs.
Sr. Darcy Peletich, O.S.F.
(602) 354-2311
circulation@diocesephoenix.org
• Contains over 25,000 English and Spanish
resources in the areas of theology, biblical studies
and spirituality.
• Extensive reference materials including CD-ROMs
(LOGOS Scholars library), periodicals, DVD’s, CD’s,
cassettes, videos and books on tape
• Online databases including ATLA/ATLAS, Religious and
Theological Abstracts, and First Search
• Inviting environment for study, collaboration
and reflection
• Interlibrary loan services
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And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13
