Lorena Albarran
Lorena Albarran es Directora de la Radio Catolica de nuestra Diocesis pero ademas junto con su esposo Guillermo (el "Bombon") son guias del curso de Talleres de Oracion y Vida para matrimonios. Este ministerio que han desempeñado juntos por mas 6 anos ha traídomuchas bendiciones a su vida que quieren compartin con otros matrimonios.
Lorena Albarran es Directora de la Radio Catolica de nuestra Diocesis pero ademas junto con su esposo Guillermo (el "Bombon") son guias del curso de Talleres de Oracion y Vida para matrimonios. Este ministerio que han desempeñado juntos por mas 6 anos ha traídomuchas bendiciones a su vida que quieren compartin con otros matrimonios.
Maria Antonia Amao
Maria Antonia Amao tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el ambiente catequético y teológico, es catequista maestra y catequista del buen pastor. Estudio en la universidad de Santa Clara, obteniendo su maestría en Ministerio Pastoral. Actualmente es la directora asociada del Instituto de Formación para los Ministerios (MFI) y catequesis en la diócesis de San Bernardino. Su pasatiempo ha sido la creatividad y manualidades del cual ha surgido un pequeño negocio familiar de recursos para catequistas y también ofrece talleres de manualidades.
Maria Antonia Amao tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el ambiente catequético y teológico, es catequista maestra y catequista del buen pastor. Estudio en la universidad de Santa Clara, obteniendo su maestría en Ministerio Pastoral. Actualmente es la directora asociada del Instituto de Formación para los Ministerios (MFI) y catequesis en la diócesis de San Bernardino. Su pasatiempo ha sido la creatividad y manualidades del cual ha surgido un pequeño negocio familiar de recursos para catequistas y también ofrece talleres de manualidades.
Andrea Arevalo
Andreya Arevalo lives in Vacaville, CA with her husband of 23 years and their 3 children. She is the Director of Family and Faith Formation as well as the Wedding/Marriage Prep coordinator for her parish. With over ten years of experience teaching young people and engaged couples, she offers specialized talks emphasizing the Theology of the Body. She is also a Certified Fertility Care Practitioner teaching NFP to couples in the Creighton Model System, a FOCCUS facilitator, and serves as a coordinator for Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Sacramento.
Andreya Arevalo lives in Vacaville, CA with her husband of 23 years and their 3 children. She is the Director of Family and Faith Formation as well as the Wedding/Marriage Prep coordinator for her parish. With over ten years of experience teaching young people and engaged couples, she offers specialized talks emphasizing the Theology of the Body. She is also a Certified Fertility Care Practitioner teaching NFP to couples in the Creighton Model System, a FOCCUS facilitator, and serves as a coordinator for Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Sacramento.
Hna. Yolanda Barajas, VDMS
Yolanda Barajas es Misionera de la Fraternidad Verbum Dei. Reside en Sacramento, California, donde desempea labor pastoral. Colabora proporcionando formación a familias, impartiendo conferencias a diversos grupos y en varias parroquias. Además, enseña clases de Biblia y teología, y participa en programas de la estación de radio Santísimo Sacramento. Obtuvo la Licenciatura en Teología Dogmática en la Universidad Gregoriana en Roma, así como una Maestría en Ejercicios Espirituales Ignacianos, Misionología y Medios de Comunicación, y otra en Estudios Pastorales
Yolanda Barajas es Misionera de la Fraternidad Verbum Dei. Reside en Sacramento, California, donde desempea labor pastoral. Colabora proporcionando formación a familias, impartiendo conferencias a diversos grupos y en varias parroquias. Además, enseña clases de Biblia y teología, y participa en programas de la estación de radio Santísimo Sacramento. Obtuvo la Licenciatura en Teología Dogmática en la Universidad Gregoriana en Roma, así como una Maestría en Ejercicios Espirituales Ignacianos, Misionología y Medios de Comunicación, y otra en Estudios Pastorales
Ana Barraza
Ana Barraza es conferencista internacional bilingüe, maestra titulada de Educación Especial y catequista máster con certificaciones en Evangelización Digital y Emprendimiento Digital Católico. Ella forma parte del Loyola Press Speaker Corps, es líder del Ministerio Diocesano para Católicos con disCapacidades y líder parroquial catequético de Formación Adaptativa en la Fe. La señora Ana imparte capacitación sobre el servicio con personas con disCapacidad integrando formas creativas, manualidades y la riqueza de la diversidad cultural en persona y digital. A través de su sitio web, Catholicus.info y redes sociales, lleva a cabo la evangelización y catequesis digitales adaptativas.
Ana Barraza is an international bilingual speaker, certified Special Education teacher, and Master Catechist with certifications in Digital Evangelization and Catholic Digital Entrepreneurship. She is part of the Loyola Press Speaker Corps, the head of the Diocesan Ministry for Catholics with disAbilities, and the Adaptive Faith Formation catechetical leader in her parish. Ana presents workshops on serving with persons with disAbilities through hands-on activities, creative ways, and the richness of cultural diversity. Her website, Catholicus.info, and social media are her contribution to Adaptive Digital Evangelization and Catechesis.
Ana Barraza es conferencista internacional bilingüe, maestra titulada de Educación Especial y catequista máster con certificaciones en Evangelización Digital y Emprendimiento Digital Católico. Ella forma parte del Loyola Press Speaker Corps, es líder del Ministerio Diocesano para Católicos con disCapacidades y líder parroquial catequético de Formación Adaptativa en la Fe. La señora Ana imparte capacitación sobre el servicio con personas con disCapacidad integrando formas creativas, manualidades y la riqueza de la diversidad cultural en persona y digital. A través de su sitio web, Catholicus.info y redes sociales, lleva a cabo la evangelización y catequesis digitales adaptativas.
Ana Barraza is an international bilingual speaker, certified Special Education teacher, and Master Catechist with certifications in Digital Evangelization and Catholic Digital Entrepreneurship. She is part of the Loyola Press Speaker Corps, the head of the Diocesan Ministry for Catholics with disAbilities, and the Adaptive Faith Formation catechetical leader in her parish. Ana presents workshops on serving with persons with disAbilities through hands-on activities, creative ways, and the richness of cultural diversity. Her website, Catholicus.info, and social media are her contribution to Adaptive Digital Evangelization and Catechesis.
Andrew Brown
Andrew Brown, M.A. is a Lay Ecclesial Minister and works as the Associate Director for Pastoral Planning and Implementation in the Diocese of San Jose. He is a former Catholic high school educator, campus minister, Pastoral Associate, Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Coordinator. He co-founded a Theology of the Body ministry to youth and young adults. Andrew is married to his preschool classmate and college sweetheart Mary Beth. The two became one in 2010.
Andrew Brown, M.A. is a Lay Ecclesial Minister and works as the Associate Director for Pastoral Planning and Implementation in the Diocese of San Jose. He is a former Catholic high school educator, campus minister, Pastoral Associate, Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Coordinator. He co-founded a Theology of the Body ministry to youth and young adults. Andrew is married to his preschool classmate and college sweetheart Mary Beth. The two became one in 2010.
Jennifer Campbell
Jennifer Campbell serves the diocese of Sacramento as the Director of Camp Pendola and coordinates large youth events such as ON FiRE and Fired Up. She has accumulated many years of experience in youth ministry at the parish and diocesan levels and is currently one of the leadership coordinators for Diocesan Directors of Region XI.
Jennifer Campbell serves the diocese of Sacramento as the Director of Camp Pendola and coordinates large youth events such as ON FiRE and Fired Up. She has accumulated many years of experience in youth ministry at the parish and diocesan levels and is currently one of the leadership coordinators for Diocesan Directors of Region XI.
Klarissa Chichioco
Klarissa has served for 11 years as parish Youth and Young Adult Ministry. She is a student of the TOB Institute certification program. And she is the co-author of Creative Catholic Works Theology of the Body Minutes.
Klarissa has served for 11 years as parish Youth and Young Adult Ministry. She is a student of the TOB Institute certification program. And she is the co-author of Creative Catholic Works Theology of the Body Minutes.
Genevieve Corpuz
Genevieve is a former member of the original Life Teen Core Team at St. Paul Parish in Richmond, Canada, who introduced her to youth ministry which ignited her faith journey! She currently is in formation with Lay Mission Project, is a member of Couples For Christ and actively serves with her beloved husband, Jivvy, at Divine Mercy Parish in Sacramento. Together they're "Joyfully Inspiring Vocations; Generating Eucharistic Nourishment!"
Genevieve is a former member of the original Life Teen Core Team at St. Paul Parish in Richmond, Canada, who introduced her to youth ministry which ignited her faith journey! She currently is in formation with Lay Mission Project, is a member of Couples For Christ and actively serves with her beloved husband, Jivvy, at Divine Mercy Parish in Sacramento. Together they're "Joyfully Inspiring Vocations; Generating Eucharistic Nourishment!"
Dcn. Gilbert Coss
Ordenado Junio 30-2012 en la diocesis de Sacramento CA, asignado a Saint Christopher en Galt CA y despues a Saint Rose en Sacramento, es donde colaboro con la catequesis de padres de niños y jovenes que van recibir un sacramento, Comunion o Confimación, apoyo conla formación del RICA ingles y español
Ordenado Junio 30-2012 en la diocesis de Sacramento CA, asignado a Saint Christopher en Galt CA y despues a Saint Rose en Sacramento, es donde colaboro con la catequesis de padres de niños y jovenes que van recibir un sacramento, Comunion o Confimación, apoyo conla formación del RICA ingles y español
Aaron Del Monte
Aaron Del Monte serves as an educational consultant for William H. Sadlier, Inc. He has spent his entire adult life dedicated to teaching and ministering to young people. He and his wife, Sherry spent 10 years as the Coordinators of Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove, California. He is the author of the book: Prayers and Reflections for Newlyweds.
Aaron Del Monte serves as an educational consultant for William H. Sadlier, Inc. He has spent his entire adult life dedicated to teaching and ministering to young people. He and his wife, Sherry spent 10 years as the Coordinators of Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove, California. He is the author of the book: Prayers and Reflections for Newlyweds.
Moises DeLeon
Moises is currently a Religious Studies teacher at De La Salle High School in Concord. Prior to this, he served as Associate Director of Family and Respect Life Ministries in the Diocese of Sacramento. His ministerial background is broad, ranging from Director of Religious Education to various diocesan initiatives. He worked collaboratively on numerous projects across the Dioceses of Sacramento and Oakland, with a focus on Latino Ministries, V Encuentro, Marriage Preparation Programs, Mental Health, and other sectors.
Moises is currently a Religious Studies teacher at De La Salle High School in Concord. Prior to this, he served as Associate Director of Family and Respect Life Ministries in the Diocese of Sacramento. His ministerial background is broad, ranging from Director of Religious Education to various diocesan initiatives. He worked collaboratively on numerous projects across the Dioceses of Sacramento and Oakland, with a focus on Latino Ministries, V Encuentro, Marriage Preparation Programs, Mental Health, and other sectors.
Teresa Donan
Teresa Donan es Maestra Catequista Certificada, Acompañante Espiritual Certificada y Directora para el Ministerio Hispano en el Centro de Retiros Pasionista Christ the King en Citrus Heights.
Teresa Donan es Maestra Catequista Certificada, Acompañante Espiritual Certificada y Directora para el Ministerio Hispano en el Centro de Retiros Pasionista Christ the King en Citrus Heights.
Jacob Florez
I graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a degree in Clinical Psychology. I have accompanied and served youth and young adults in a Catholic family ministry for 6 years, and I have spoken to hundreds of young Catholics across the nation about faith and psychology. I have also worked with young kids in a parochial school in the Sacramento Diocese for 3 years in collaboration with other teachers and school faculty.
I graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a degree in Clinical Psychology. I have accompanied and served youth and young adults in a Catholic family ministry for 6 years, and I have spoken to hundreds of young Catholics across the nation about faith and psychology. I have also worked with young kids in a parochial school in the Sacramento Diocese for 3 years in collaboration with other teachers and school faculty.
Marisela Franco
Marisela Franco was born in So-Cal to immigrant parents from Jalisco, Mexico. At the age of 6, she and her family moved to Stockton, CA where she grew up and attended Franklin High School, Delta College, and the University of the Pacific. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy and a Master or Arts in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She was a catechist for 7 years. She loves creative writing, expressive arts, ballroom dancing, home décor, culinary arts (grilling), gardening, and learning musical instruments. She is a mom and a grandma.
Marisela Franco nació en So-Cal de padres inmigrantes de Jalisco, México. A la edad de 6 años, ella y su familia se mudaron a Stockton, CA, donde creció y asistió a Franklin High School, Delta College y la Universidad del Pacífico. Obtuvo una Licenciatura en Psicología con especialización en Filosofía y una Maestría en Consejería Psicológica. Es terapeuta matrimonial y familiar. Fue catequista durante 7 años. Le encanta la escritura creativa, las artes expresivas, los bailes de salón, la decoración del hogar, las artes culinarias (asar a la parrilla), la jardinería y aprender a tocar instrumentos musicales. Ella es mamá y abuela.
Marisela Franco was born in So-Cal to immigrant parents from Jalisco, Mexico. At the age of 6, she and her family moved to Stockton, CA where she grew up and attended Franklin High School, Delta College, and the University of the Pacific. She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy and a Master or Arts in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She was a catechist for 7 years. She loves creative writing, expressive arts, ballroom dancing, home décor, culinary arts (grilling), gardening, and learning musical instruments. She is a mom and a grandma.
Marisela Franco nació en So-Cal de padres inmigrantes de Jalisco, México. A la edad de 6 años, ella y su familia se mudaron a Stockton, CA, donde creció y asistió a Franklin High School, Delta College y la Universidad del Pacífico. Obtuvo una Licenciatura en Psicología con especialización en Filosofía y una Maestría en Consejería Psicológica. Es terapeuta matrimonial y familiar. Fue catequista durante 7 años. Le encanta la escritura creativa, las artes expresivas, los bailes de salón, la decoración del hogar, las artes culinarias (asar a la parrilla), la jardinería y aprender a tocar instrumentos musicales. Ella es mamá y abuela.
Manolito Jaldon , Jr.
Manolito S. Jaldon, Jr. completed his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Mount Angel Seminary in 2024. He currently serves the students at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento as the Director of the Lasallian Student Life Office offering meaningful retreat experiences at all levels of the high school experience. He and his family are parishioners at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and enjoy their lives in West Sacramento
Manolito S. Jaldon, Jr. completed his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Mount Angel Seminary in 2024. He currently serves the students at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento as the Director of the Lasallian Student Life Office offering meaningful retreat experiences at all levels of the high school experience. He and his family are parishioners at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and enjoy their lives in West Sacramento
Dcn. Errol Kissinger
Deacon Errol holds degrees in Theology and Pastoral Studies. He has been a permanent deacon since 2004 and recently retired as Director of Religious Education at St. Dominic's Parish in Benicia, CA.
Deacon Errol holds degrees in Theology and Pastoral Studies. He has been a permanent deacon since 2004 and recently retired as Director of Religious Education at St. Dominic's Parish in Benicia, CA.
Christine Knudsen
After 47 years of teaching every grade from third through adults, the last 31 as theology department chair, teacher and senior retreat director at a Catholic girls high school, I've retired from the classroom, but not from continuing my vocation as teacher, retreat director, mentor and spiritual guide. Currently I volunteer in the Faith Formation office and teach both parent and catechist classes at my parish, St. James, Davis
After 47 years of teaching every grade from third through adults, the last 31 as theology department chair, teacher and senior retreat director at a Catholic girls high school, I've retired from the classroom, but not from continuing my vocation as teacher, retreat director, mentor and spiritual guide. Currently I volunteer in the Faith Formation office and teach both parent and catechist classes at my parish, St. James, Davis
Shannon Langer
Shannon has served as a youth minister and DRE in the Diocese for over 30 years. She serves as the Rites Chair for the Christian Initiation Committee for the Diocese. And she helped build the Catechetical Foundations Course for the Diocese.
Shannon has served as a youth minister and DRE in the Diocese for over 30 years. She serves as the Rites Chair for the Christian Initiation Committee for the Diocese. And she helped build the Catechetical Foundations Course for the Diocese.
Monica Mediano
Ha proveído formación a Proclamadores de la Palabra por varios años ya. También, comencé un grupo de biblia en la parroquia de Holy Spirit. Soy Proclamadora en Holy Spirit Parish y ayudo con la formación de padres de familia.
Ha proveído formación a Proclamadores de la Palabra por varios años ya. También, comencé un grupo de biblia en la parroquia de Holy Spirit. Soy Proclamadora en Holy Spirit Parish y ayudo con la formación de padres de familia.
Jose Medina
Profesor adjunto en el área de teología en Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, St Thomas University, Houston, Fue coordinador de la oficina de formación continua de los sacerdotes en la diocesis de San Bernardino.
Profesor adjunto en el área de teología en Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, St Thomas University, Houston, Fue coordinador de la oficina de formación continua de los sacerdotes en la diocesis de San Bernardino.
Joseph Nufable
Joseph Nufable is a creative and collaborative ministry leader passionate about the accompaniment, evangelization, and discipleship of youth and young adults and the formation and training of those who serve in those ministry areas. He has worked in youth and young adult ministry for over ten years and is currently the Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries at the Diocese of Oakland. Joseph has Master of Arts Degree in Catechetics and Evangelization from the Franciscan University of Steubenville with a specialization in Sacred Scripture.
Joseph Nufable is a creative and collaborative ministry leader passionate about the accompaniment, evangelization, and discipleship of youth and young adults and the formation and training of those who serve in those ministry areas. He has worked in youth and young adult ministry for over ten years and is currently the Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries at the Diocese of Oakland. Joseph has Master of Arts Degree in Catechetics and Evangelization from the Franciscan University of Steubenville with a specialization in Sacred Scripture.
Hector Quiroz
Presentador y Maestro de talleres y clases para Catequistas, ministros liturgicos y teologia, Coordinador del Instituto de Ministerio Pastoral Laico Diocesis de Monterey
Presentador y Maestro de talleres y clases para Catequistas, ministros liturgicos y teologia, Coordinador del Instituto de Ministerio Pastoral Laico Diocesis de Monterey
Sr. Hosea Rupprecht, FSP
Sister Hosea Rupprecht, FSP, a Daughter of St. Paul, holds a Masters of Theological Studies from the University of St. Michael's College and an MA in Media Literacy from Webster University. Sr. Hosea is a Media Literacy specialist and associate director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies based in Los Angeles, author of How to Watch Movies With Kids: A Values-Based Strategy, film critic, and regular contributor to Our Sunday Visitor News on media and faith topics. For the past 20 years, she has facilitated various film dialogues for both children and adults, as well as given presentations on integrating culture, faith, spirituality, and media on the parish, diocesan, and national levels
Sister Hosea Rupprecht, FSP, a Daughter of St. Paul, holds a Masters of Theological Studies from the University of St. Michael's College and an MA in Media Literacy from Webster University. Sr. Hosea is a Media Literacy specialist and associate director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies based in Los Angeles, author of How to Watch Movies With Kids: A Values-Based Strategy, film critic, and regular contributor to Our Sunday Visitor News on media and faith topics. For the past 20 years, she has facilitated various film dialogues for both children and adults, as well as given presentations on integrating culture, faith, spirituality, and media on the parish, diocesan, and national levels
Dr. Joseph White
Dr. Joseph White is a catechetical author and speaker, child and family psychologist, and Associate Publisher for Catechetical Resources at OSV Publishing. For the past three years, he has served as a consultant for the USSCB Institute on the Catechism, where he was part of the working group that drafted the new Handbook for the Catechetical Accompaniment Process. Dr. White has also served as a parish catechetical leader and diocesan Director of Family life, and he is the author of twelve books on catechesis, spirituality, and ministry, including the Companion to the Directory for Catechesis.
Dr. Joseph White is a catechetical author and speaker, child and family psychologist, and Associate Publisher for Catechetical Resources at OSV Publishing. For the past three years, he has served as a consultant for the USSCB Institute on the Catechism, where he was part of the working group that drafted the new Handbook for the Catechetical Accompaniment Process. Dr. White has also served as a parish catechetical leader and diocesan Director of Family life, and he is the author of twelve books on catechesis, spirituality, and ministry, including the Companion to the Directory for Catechesis.
