Wednesday, July 16

Kate DeVries began her journey in young adult ministry twenty years ago at her home parish, in Palos, IL. There she was instrumental in developing an outreach and programs for her peers in the parish and beyond. She was invited to come to work in the Young Adult Ministry Office for the Archdiocese for one year. Eighteen years later, her commitment to young adults in our church is admirable. Her faithful work in inviting young adults to experience the rich traditions of our faith, celebrate our Lord in prayer and worship, walking with people in their moments of joy and sadness, creating and maintaining programs for young adults to connect with one another, explore God’s call in their lives, and spend time in dialog and communion with their peers has made the Young Adult Ministry Office second to none in the United States. Kate recently received a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She also holds a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University and a Master of Divinity Degree from CTU.

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Mr. Frank Hannigan is the director of the Family Ministries Office for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Frank has a B.S. from Loyola University and an M.A. from Chicago State University . Previously, he was the director of the Cana Conference of Chicago.

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Fr. Michael Wanda was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1991. He is an associate pastor at Mary Seat of Wisdom and was the associate pastor at St. Louise de Marillac in LaGrange Park.

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Sr. Marybeth Martin, PHJC has worked as a campus/young adult minister, spiritual companion, and vocation discernment director, and has experience with the 12-Step process. Sr. Marybeth received spiritual direction training from the Institute of Spiritual Leadership and Claret Center in Chicago . She is member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, an international congregation of religious women.