Welcome to the online directory for faith formation leaders

If you see that someone is missing or someone's information is listed incorrectly, please email institute@diobpt.org.

Deanery A (Bridgeport) Deanery B (Stratford / Shelton) Deanery C (Newtown / Monroe / Trumbull) Deanery D (Sherman / New Fairfield / Brookfield / Danbury / Bethel) Deanery E (Ridgefield / Georgetown / Wilton / Redding Ridge / Weston) Deanery F (Easton / Fairfield / Westport) Deanery G (New Canaan / Darien / Norwalk) Deanery H (Stamford) Deanery I (Greenwich / Riverside)

If you see that someone is missing or someone's information is listed incorrectly, please email institute@diobpt.org.

Deanery A (Bridgeport)
Deanery B (Stratford / Shelton)
Deanery C (Newtown / Monroe / Trumbull)
Deanery D (Sherman / New Fairfield / Brookfield / Danbury / Bethel)
Deanery E (Ridgefield / Georgetown / Wilton / Redding Ridge / Weston)
Deanery F (Easton / Fairfield / Westport)
Deanery G (New Canaan / Darien / Norwalk)
Deanery H (Stamford)
Deanery I (Greenwich / Riverside)

Deanery A (Bridgeport)

Amy Baker

DRE

Saint Ann Parish

reled@stannblackrock.com

481 Brewster Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605

Just started this position in august 2021, am still learning. My day job is professor of industrial and organization psychology at the university of new haven

Jeannie Bisson

Saint Andrew Parish

12035723909

Jeannie.Bisson@standrewchurchbpt.org, standrewparish@optimum.net,

435 Anton Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606

Mrs. Luz Cordero

CRE

Saint Mary Parish

lucycord@optonline.net

25 Sherman Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608

I am number 6 of 7 children. I have been married for 33 years and have 2 daughters. I have been a member of St. Mary's Parish over 40 years and have volunteered in the Faith Formation Program for over 20 years.

Jenny Dos Santos

DRE

Our Lady of Fatima Parish

2035582774

jdossantosolf@gmail.com

429 Huntington Road
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608

Sandra Kluun

Faith Formation K-5

Saint Andrew Parish

12033746171

SKluun@standrewchurchbpt.org

435 Anton Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606

Brief bio
My childhood was amazing - I grew up in a military family. We moved a lot! I have an AA degree in art, a BA in English, and almost a MA in religious studies.
I am a convert to Catholicism.

Eva Lukaszewicz

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish

sma.religiouseducation@gmail.com

310 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608

Fr. Andris Moronta

Pastor

Saint George Parish

frmoronta@diobpt.org

443 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604

Deacon Gabriel Pereira

Deacon

Our Lady of Fatima Parish

dnpereira@diobpt.org

429 Huntington Road
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608

Mrs. Mercedes Rojas

DRE

Saint Charles Borromeo Parish

mercedes@stcharlesbridgeport.org

391 Ogden Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608

Mr. Segundo Ruiz

DRE for Confirmation

Saint Charles Borromeo Parish

19144209065

sruiz@cliffordbeers.org

391 Ogden Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608

My name is Segundo Ruiz and I am the Director of Operations for a non-profit. I work with children and adolescent. I have been with St. Charles for about 14 years and a catechist for about 9 years. I enjoy running, cycling and volunteering my time to help wherever I can.

Ms. Karen Soares-Robinson

DRE

Blessed Sacrament Parish

Karen.Soares-Robinson@blessedsacramentbpt.org

275 Union Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607

Deanery B (Stratford / Shelton)

Mrs. Maria Aguirre

DRE

St. James School, Saint James Parish

St. James School

Maria.Aguirre@stjct.org.

St. James School

50 Harvey Place
Stratford, Connecticut 06615

Saint James Parish

2110 Main Street
Stratford, Connecticut 06615

Denise Bartelson

DRE

Our Lady of Grace Parish

12033770928

denisebartelson@olgstratford.com

497 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, Connecticut 06614

I have been a DRE for the past 23 years at OLG. Prior I was a teacher at St. Michaels and then a Preschool Director in Trumbull and then at OLG. I am married, I have 3 children, 2 daughters, one son and a granddaughter.

Maryjean DaSilva

Faith Formation Facilitator

Holy Name of Jesus Parish

mdasilva@hnojchurch.org

1950 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, Connecticut 06614

I have been a member of Holy Name of Jesus Stratford parish for 20 years. I am the parish secretary and also the Faith Formation Facilitator.

Jared Forcier

Youth Minister

Saint Mark Parish

jared@stmarkyouthgroup.org

500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, Connecticut 06614

Responsible for junior high and high school youth groups at St. Mark.

Heather Moura

Religious Education

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish

stmmreled@gmail.com

50 Donovan Lane 06484
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Hard working, very caring about my parish and our families in our parish

Patricia Nettleton

Director of Religious Education

Saint Mark Parish

pnettleton@stmarkstfd.org

500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, Connecticut 06614

I am married for the past 46 years to an amazing man. We have three sons, two daughters in law and six grandchildren. I have been a parishioner at St. Mark for 35 years and have been the DRE for twenty years. I am also the parish cook. God is good!

Karen O'Keefe

Saint Lawrence Parish

stwannabee@aol.com

505 Shelton Avenue
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Susan Padua

Our Lady of Peace Parish

susanpadua@msn.com

651 Stratford Road
Stratford, Connecticut 06615

Betsy Redgate

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Saint James Parish

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish

bredgate.stjamesparish@gmail.com

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish

149 South Pine Creek Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Saint James Parish

2110 Main Street
Stratford, Connecticut 06615

Mr. Joshua St.Onge

Saint Joseph Parish, Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Notre Dame High School

Saint Joseph Parish

12039104384

jstonge@notredame.org

Saint Joseph Parish

50 Fairmont Place
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish

1719 Post Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Notre Dame High School

220 Jefferson Street
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

Patty Van Sickle

Saint Joseph Parish

reled@sjcshelton.org

50 Fairmont Place
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Deanery C (Newtown / Monroe / Trumbull)

Mary Craig

Grades 4 - 8 Coordinator & Confirmation Coordinator

Saint Rose of Lima Parish

sacraments@strosechurch.com

38 Church Hill Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06470

I have been a member of St. Rose Church for over 20 years and was a catechist for grades 1, 2 & 5 before joining the Religious Education department as Confirmation Coordinator, and most recently as grades 4 - 8 including Confirmation. I have now been part of St. Rose Religious Education for 6 years.

Mrs. Joanne Durkin

Saint Theresa Parish

CRE@StTheresaTrumbull.org

5301 Main Street
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

I have taught religion in Catholic school, been a catechist and now DRE and this has been my ministry in Catholic education for the past 26 +years in three different states. I have been blessed with a wonderful, supportive family.

Cate Gosselin

Director, Parish Faith Formation

Saint Rose of Lima Parish

dre@strosechurch.com

38 Church Hill Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06470

Began as a first grade catechist for St. Andrew Church in Bridgeport for 7 years. In 2001, joined St. Rose of Lima Church as a grade level coordinator and catechist in grade 1. In October, 2018, I began my role as Director of Parish Faith Formation for St. Rose of Lima.

Silvia Harper

Saint Rose of Lima Parish

spincycle@charter.net, database@strosechurch.com.

38 Church Hill Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06470

Mrs. Silvia Harper

Saint Rose of Lima Parish

12033139392

ctharpers@gmail.com

38 Church Hill Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06470

Sandra Jarvis

Coordinator- Grades K-6 & First Reconciliation/First Communion

Saint Rose of Lima Parish

cre@strosechurch.com

38 Church Hill Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06470

Anne Kolenberg Cross

learner

Christ the King Parish

Anne.Cross@ChristtheKingTrumbull.org

4700 Madison Avenue
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

Mrs. Nancy Lucas

CRE

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

nancy.lucas1@gmail.com

200 Shelton Road
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

Priscilla Mahar

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

prmahar@massart.edu

200 Shelton Road
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

Mrs. Lindsay Tristine

DRE

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

reled@stcatherinetrumbull.com

200 Shelton Road
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

I've been the DRE at St. Catherine's for 3 1/2 years. Prior to this position, I worked in Marketing. I have 3 children (14, 12 and 10 years old) and live in Monroe, CT.

Janet Wrabel

DRE

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish, Saint Stephen Parish

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish

12036373661

Janet.Wrabel@stc-sta.org

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish

4 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, Connecticut 06878

Saint Stephen Parish

6948 Main Street
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

JoAnn Zimmerman

Faith Formation Administrator

Christ the King Parish

12033315417

joann.zimmerman@christthekingtrumbull.org

4700 Madison Avenue
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

Member of CTK Parish for 20+ years, have volunteered and worked in various roles throughout the years. Most recent includes being on team for WSWC Capital Campaign, Lector, EMHC and Faith Formation.

Deanery D (Sherman / New Fairfield / Brookfield / Danbury / Bethel)

Michele Curnan

DRE

Saint Mary Parish, Holy Trinity Parish

Saint Mary Parish

mcurnan@htrccsherman.org

Saint Mary Parish

26 Dodgingtown Road
Bethel, Connecticut 06801

Holy Trinity Parish

Post Office Box 97
Sherman, Connecticut 06784

Mr. Sandro Doblins

Coordinator for the Catechesis

Saint Peter Parish, Our Lady of Aparecida Brazilian Catholic Community - Quasi Parish

Saint Peter Parish

sandrodoblins@gmail.com

Saint Peter Parish

104 Main Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Our Lady of Aparecida Brazilian Catholic Community - Quasi Parish

98 Main Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

I am a member of the parish for about 15 years, coordinator for 10 years, married for 24 years in December, have 2 kids.

Mary Ferri

Saint Mary Parish

stmarybethelreliged@gmail.com

26 Dodgingtown Road
Bethel, Connecticut 06801

Mrs. Maggie Kent

Religious Education Secretary

Saint Mary Parish

stmarybethelreliged@gmail.com

26 Dodgingtown Road
Bethel, Connecticut 06801

In this position since March 2017 and in the Parish Rectory office since 2020.

Kathryn LaRegina

DRE

Saint Edward the Confessor Parish

kLaRegina@saintedwardchurch.org

21 Brush Hill Road
New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812

I am Joy filled working at St. Edward's, happily married, and being a Mom of four grown children. John 8:12 is one of my favorite bible quotes and I love St. Kateri and St. Teresa of Calcutta.

Mrs. Janet Lazzaro

CRE

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Saint John Parish

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

religiousedsj@optonline.net

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

149 Deer Hill Avenue
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Saint John Parish

1986 Post Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820

Ms. Debbie McDonald

Faith Formation Director

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish

faithformation@sacredheartdanbury.org

46 Stone Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

I have been a member of Sacred Heart Parish for over 30 years, and am delighted to be able to serve in our Religious Education program. Our Catholic Faith is so precious. I am mother to five adult children.

Maria Merino-Schweitzer

Director of Faith Formation - (DRE)

Saint Joseph Parish

mschweitzer.stjosephdanbury@gmail.com

8 Robinson Avenue
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

I am a happily married, proud mom of two daughters; one is a tween and the other one is a teenager! I have served as a catechist of the St. Joseph Parish since the fall of 2014 and have taught in most of the grades in our program. In addition, I have had the pleasure of directing our annual Christmas Pageant for several years. I hold a Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s in Business Management & Administration, and I am fluent in Spanish. Originally from New York City, I feel blessed to be a member of a parish in which I feel at home.

Lisa Remley

Saint Edward the Confessor Parish

lremley@saintedwardchurch.org

21 Brush Hill Road
New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812

Barbara Siano

Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish, Saint Peter Parish

Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish

stpeterfuture@stpeterdanb.org

Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish

520 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Saint Peter Parish

104 Main Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Patricia Smith

Faith Formation Coordinator

Saint Joseph Parish

patsmith@stjosephbrookfield.com

163 Whisconier Road
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804

I'm originally from Queens, NY and live in Ridgefield, CT. I spent my career with IBM and for the past six years have worked at St. Joseph Church in Brookfield which is my parish. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and traveling.

Mary Ellen Tiernan

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish

metiernan@stmarguerite.org

138 Candlewood Lake Road
Brookfield, 06804

I have been a Pastoral Assistant and Faith Formation director in both the Diocese of Bridgeport and Archdiocese of New York

Carol Zinser

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Saint Edward the Confessor Parish

czinser@saintedwardchurch.org

21 Brush Hill Road
New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812

I’ve worked for the Diocese since 1996 (youth ministry, Faith Formation, now Adult Faith Formation). Offering and facilitating Scripture studies is and has been a blessing.

Deanery E (Ridgefield / Georgetown / Wilton / Redding Ridge / Weston)

Anne Cunningham

DRE

Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parish - Georgetown/Redding Ridge, Saint Patrick Parish, Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parish - Georgetown/Redding Ridge

stpatreddingccd@optimum.net

Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parish - Georgetown/Redding Ridge

Box 388
Georgetown, Connecticut 06829

Saint Patrick Parish

169 Black Rock Turnpike
Redding Ridge, Connecticut 06876

Sacred Heart Church

30 Church St
West Redding, Connecticut 06896

Laura Danner

Pastoral Associate for Youth & Families

Saint Mary Parish

12034386538

ldanner@smcr.org

55 Catoonah Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

I am a homeschooling mother of three, in love with Jesus and His Church and am so happy to have the opportunity to share it with families. Previously I was the full time youth minister at the same parish (teenagers are my fav!). I enjoy nature, music, and reading, and am especially excited about introducing the Theology of the Body to parents this year.

Mrs. Jeanine Herman

CRE

Sacred Heart Church, Saint Patrick Parish, Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parish - Georgetown/Redding Ridge

Sacred Heart Church

stpatreddingccd@optimum.net

Sacred Heart Church

30 Church St
West Redding, Connecticut 06896

Saint Patrick Parish

169 Black Rock Turnpike
Redding Ridge, Connecticut 06876

Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parish - Georgetown/Redding Ridge

Box 388
Georgetown, Connecticut 06829

Msgr. Kevin Royal

Pastor

Saint Mary Parish

msgrroyal@diobpt.org

55 Catoonah Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Barbara Siano

Saint Peter Parish, Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish

Saint Peter Parish

stpeterfuture@stpeterdanb.org

Saint Peter Parish

104 Main Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish

520 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Mrs. Sarah Sorgie

Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish

19147718170

sasorgie@icloud.com

520 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Deanery F (Easton / Fairfield / Westport)

Mrs. Jackie Azarian

CRE

Holy Cross Parish

Holycrossccd750@gmail.com

750 Tahmore Drive
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

Cicelia Beirne

Assumption Parish

cicelia.beirne@gmail.com

98 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880

Jacqueline Frusciante

Coordinator of Religious Formation

Saint Luke Parish

stluke-reo@optonline.net

84 Long Lots Road
Westport, Connecticut 06880

I am entering my 10th year with St. Luke Parish as the Coordinator. My passions in life are my faith, family, art, and good food.

Ms. Shari Garcia

DRE

Saint Pius X Parish

2033392633

sgarcia@st-pius.org

834 Brookside Drive
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

I began working at St. Pius X as a part-time youth minister in 2014 and now work with some of our youngest parishioners, teaching them about the love that Jesus Christ has for all of us! In my free time (of which there isn't much), I enjoy cooking and baking for family and friends.

Jackie Herbert

Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish

stthoaqccd@aol.com

1719 Post Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Mr. Jared Leonard

Assumption Parish

jaredleo16@gmail.com

98 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880

Frank Macari

Director of Religious Education

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Saint Anthony of Padua Parish

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

our.lady.assumption@snet.net

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

545 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish

149 South Pine Creek Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

I am the DRE of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Fairfield and the Music Director of St. Anthony of Padua Parish Fairfield.

Mrs. Lory Moomjan

CRE

Holy Cross Parish

Holycrossccd750+Lory@gmail.com

750 Tahmore Drive
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

Mrs. Christina Muhfeld

Assumption Parish

christinamuhlfeld@gmai.com

98 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880

Betsy Redgate

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Saint James Parish

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish

bredgate.stjamesparish@gmail.com

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish

149 South Pine Creek Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Saint James Parish

2110 Main Street
Stratford, Connecticut 06615

Catherine Romano

DRE

Assumption Parish

cromano@assumptionwestport.org

98 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880

Married have five grown daughters, seven grandchildren; been working at Assumption for 22 years love what we do here. I am a reader and a Minister of Holy Communion Also love gardening.

Mr. Adrian Samaniego

Assumption Parish

asamaniegonicoli@gmail.com

98 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880

Mrs. Michele Scholl

CRE

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish

MicheleScholl70@gmail.com

149 South Pine Creek Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Mr. Joshua St.Onge

Saint Joseph Parish, Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Notre Dame High School

Saint Joseph Parish

12039104384

jstonge@notredame.org

Saint Joseph Parish

50 Fairmont Place
Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish

1719 Post Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Notre Dame High School

220 Jefferson Street
Fairfield, Connecticut 06825

Patty Steccato

Notre Dame Parish

ndore@optonline.net

640 Morehouse Road
Easton, Connecticut 06612

I began working at Notre Dame in 2007 as a Coordinator of Religious Education. In 2011, I became the DRE.

Mrs. Marie Vandall

Confirmation Coordinator

Assumption Parish

mvandall@assumptionwestport.org

98 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880

Have been active in catechetical parish ministry since 2005, serving as a catechist, grade coordinator, DRE and after retirement now Confirmation Coordinator. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, my faith was passed on by my parents through Bible stories. I love the richness of the Bible and all it has to offer.

Deanery G (New Canaan / Darien / Norwalk)

Mary Brennan Vladimirov

DRE

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

12038661189

stthomasreledoffice@gmail.com

203 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06855

Deacon Steve Genovese

CRE

Saint Mary Parish

dngenovese@diobpt.org

669 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850

Mrs. Maria Hillman

DRE

Saint Thomas More Parish

majsoliveira@aol.com

374 Middlesex Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820

Mrs. Janet Lazzaro

CRE

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Saint John Parish

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

religiousedsj@optonline.net

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

149 Deer Hill Avenue
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Saint John Parish

1986 Post Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820

Mrs. Janet Mitchell

Saint Matthew Parish

jmitch211@gmail.com

216 Scribner Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

Nikki Mitchell

Director of Religious Education

Saint Thomas More Parish

stmreled@gmail.com

374 Middlesex Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820

A lifelong parishioner of St Thomas More I have been blessed to raise my family in this parish. I taught in Happiness Preschool here for 14 years, a catechist for many years and now I am excited to be the full time DRE.

Janet Negron

DRE

Saint Philip Parish

19177347627

FaithFormation@stphilipnorwalk.org

1 Father Conlon Place
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

I have been married for 22yrs. and I have 3 daughters. In addition to being the DRE for St. Philip, I work at the Town of Westport. I have been a parishioner at St. Philip for 19yrs.

Michelle O'Mara

DRE

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

stthomasnorwalkreled@gmail.com

203 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06855

Mrs. Michelle O'Mara

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

12038661189

stthomasnorwalkpastoral@gmail.com

203 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06855

Marie Osterndorf

DRE of Confirmation

Saint Aloysius Parish

203-652-1173

marieo18f@aol.com

40 Maple Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

Mrs. Marie Osterndorf

DRE of Confirmation

Saint Aloysius Parish

203-652-1173

Confirmation@starcc.com

40 Maple Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

Chris Otis

Youth Minister

Saint Aloysius Parish

youth@starcc.com

40 Maple Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

After working in the hotel industry for 15 years, I took 10 years off to raise our three sons with my husband, John in New Canaan. I was the Confirmation Coordinator for 4 years here at St. Aloysius and then became the Youth Minister walking with our high school teens, college young adults and assisting our Confirmation students understand the connection of the service component of their preparation for Confirmation to a lifelong call to put their faith into action.

Kathy Rohr

Faith Formation Coordinator & Administrative Assistant

Saint Jerome Parish

reach@stjeromenorwalk.org

23 Half Mile Road
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

Lisa Schofield

Saint Thomas More Parish

lisaschofield16@gmail.com

374 Middlesex Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820

Danielle Sibilia

DRE grades 1 through 6

Saint Aloysius Parish

directorreligioused@starcc.com

40 Maple Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

I am a mother of two girls. I made a career change four years ago from Corporate America to DRE and couldn't be happier.

Deanery H (Stamford)

Gloria Bravo

DRE

Saint Joseph - Saint Ladislaus, Saint Mary Parish

Saint Joseph - Saint Ladislaus

Gloria.Bravo@stj-stl.org

Saint Joseph - Saint Ladislaus

85 South Main Street
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

Saint Mary Parish

566 Elm Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Anne Marie Carpanzano

The Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist

amc913@outlook.com

279 Atlantic Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Maryanne Didelot

DRE

St. Cecilia-St. Gabriel Parish

dre@stcecilia-stgabriel.org

914 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06905

Ray Downey

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish

redowney@optonline.net

278 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Ann Duffy

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish

ann.duffy@ge.com

278 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Rev. Gustavo Falla

Pastor

Saint Mary Parish

frfalla@diobpt.org

566 Elm Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Linda Farrugia

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish

lmccormick@fordham.edu

278 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Mrs. Dee Fumega

DRE

Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish

olssdre@yahoo.com

1200 Shippan Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Christine Green

DRE

Saint Paul Parish, Saint Leo Parish

Saint Paul Parish

cgreen@stpaulgreenwich.org

Saint Paul Parish

84 Sherwood Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831

Saint Leo Parish

24 Roxbury Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06902-1287

Magdalene Jeffers

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish

12035369000

religious.ed@stbridgetofireland.com

278 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Magdalene Jeffers

DRE

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish

mjef894235@aol.com

278 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Director of Faith Formation at Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish for the past 6 years. Love of children and strengthening our Faith muscle as we walk with God in this journey to learn about His Greatness.

Sandra Kluun

Coordinator of Faith Formation

Saint Maurice Parish

skluun@smcglenbrook.org

358 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06906

Brief bio
My childhood was amazing - I grew up in a military family. We moved a lot! I have an AA degree in art, a BA in English, and almost a MA in religious studies.
I am a convert to Catholicism.

Mrs. Suzanne Pacifico

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish

Suzanne.p24@yahoo.com

278 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Matthew Pacifico

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish

mspac@optonline.net

278 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Malgorzata Popiolek

DRE

Holy Name of Jesus Parish

stclementre@optonline.net

4 Pulaski Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

I’m happily married to a wonderdul husband Jacek. I have two children (Karolina 15 and Dominik 12) and two dogs.

Michele Sabia

DRE

Sacred Heart Parish

msabiaccd@optimum.net

37 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Wife, mom, teacher...

Jennifer Termini

Saint Clement of Rome Parish

jatermini@outlook.com

535 Fairfield Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Eileen Towne

Director Religious Ed

Saint Leo Parish

etstleo@yahoo.com

24 Roxbury Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06902-1287

I have been working and volunteering at St. Leo Parish for 32 years. I am married with 4 daughters and 6 grandchildren. I like to swim, bowl, read and have someone else make my meals!

Deanery I (Greenwich / Riverside)

Sharon DeBold

DRE

Saint Mary Parish

saintmre@gmail.com

178 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

Christine Green

DRE

Saint Leo Parish, Saint Paul Parish

Saint Leo Parish

cgreen@stpaulgreenwich.org

Saint Leo Parish

24 Roxbury Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06902-1287

Saint Paul Parish

84 Sherwood Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831

Ms. Kelly Myers

Director of Youth Faith Formation and Programming

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish

9144192425

kelly.myers@stc-sta.org

4 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, Connecticut 06878

I worked in corporate America for many years but was always drawn to working with children. In July 2020, I changed the direction of my career and was given the opportunity to re-imagine how to teach our youth about God.

Mrs. Loren Procaccini

Director of Faith Formation, Youth & Family Ministry

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish

reledstmichael@gmail.com

469 North Street
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

I live in Stamford. I am married and have a two small children. I enjoy dancing, drawing and socializing. (let's get together for a drink) Being with my youth group keeps me feeling young.

Rev. Miguel Rodriguez

In Residence

Saint Roch Parish

frbernalrodriguez@diobpt.org

10 Saint Roch Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

Michele Sabia

DRE

Sacred Heart Parish, Sacred Heart Parish

Sacred Heart Parish

12033249544

msabiaccd@optimum.net

Sacred Heart Parish

37 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Sacred Heart Parish

95 Henry Street
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-5810

Wife, mom, teacher...

Janet Wrabel

DRE

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish, Saint Stephen Parish

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish

12036373661

Janet.Wrabel@stc-sta.org

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish

4 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, Connecticut 06878

Saint Stephen Parish

6948 Main Street
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

Deanery I (Greenwich / Riverside) BY POSITION

Sharon DeBold

DRE

Saint Mary Parish

saintmre@gmail.com

178 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

Christine Green

DRE

Saint Leo Parish, Saint Paul Parish

Saint Leo Parish

cgreen@stpaulgreenwich.org

Saint Leo Parish

24 Roxbury Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06902-1287

Saint Paul Parish

84 Sherwood Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831

Rev. Miguel Rodriguez

In Residence

Saint Roch Parish

frbernalrodriguez@diobpt.org

10 Saint Roch Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

Michele Sabia

DRE

Sacred Heart Parish, Sacred Heart Parish

Sacred Heart Parish

12033249544

msabiaccd@optimum.net

Sacred Heart Parish

37 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Sacred Heart Parish

95 Henry Street
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-5810

Wife, mom, teacher...

Janet Wrabel

DRE

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish, Saint Stephen Parish

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish

12036373661

Janet.Wrabel@stc-sta.org

St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish

4 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, Connecticut 06878

Saint Stephen Parish

6948 Main Street
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

Welcome to the online directory for faith formation leaders

Deanery A (Bridgeport)

Amy Baker

Jeannie Bisson

Mrs. Luz Cordero

Jenny Dos Santos

Sandra Kluun

Eva Lukaszewicz

Fr. Andris Moronta

Deacon Gabriel Pereira

Mrs. Mercedes Rojas

Mr. Segundo Ruiz

Ms. Karen Soares-Robinson

Deanery B (Stratford / Shelton)

Mrs. Maria Aguirre

Denise Bartelson

Maryjean DaSilva

Jared Forcier

Heather Moura

Patricia Nettleton

Karen O'Keefe

Susan Padua

Betsy Redgate

Mr. Joshua St.Onge

Patty Van Sickle

Deanery C (Newtown / Monroe / Trumbull)

Mary Craig

Mrs. Joanne Durkin

Cate Gosselin

Silvia Harper

Mrs. Silvia Harper

Sandra Jarvis

Anne Kolenberg Cross

Mrs. Nancy Lucas

Priscilla Mahar

Mrs. Lindsay Tristine

Janet Wrabel

JoAnn Zimmerman

Deanery D (Sherman / New Fairfield / Brookfield / Danbury / Bethel)

Michele Curnan

Mr. Sandro Doblins

Mary Ferri

Mrs. Maggie Kent

Kathryn LaRegina

Mrs. Janet Lazzaro

Ms. Debbie McDonald

Maria Merino-Schweitzer

Lisa Remley

Barbara Siano

Patricia Smith

Mary Ellen Tiernan

Carol Zinser

Deanery E (Ridgefield / Georgetown / Wilton / Redding Ridge / Weston)

Anne Cunningham

Laura Danner

Gina Fleming

Mrs. Jeanine Herman

Cornelia Hurwitz

Msgr. Kevin Royal

Barbara Siano

Mrs. Sarah Sorgie

Deanery F (Easton / Fairfield / Westport)

Mrs. Jackie Azarian

Cicelia Beirne

Jacqueline Frusciante

Ms. Shari Garcia

Jackie Herbert

Mr. Jared Leonard

Frank Macari

Mrs. Lory Moomjan

Mrs. Christina Muhfeld

Betsy Redgate

Catherine Romano

Mr. Adrian Samaniego

Mrs. Michele Scholl

Mr. Joshua St.Onge

Patty Steccato

Mrs. Marie Vandall

Deanery G (New Canaan / Darien / Norwalk)

Mary Brennan Vladimirov