The office coordinates the implementation of that vision and the formation of missionary disciples, including current and future leaders, to carry out that vision.
Key ministry areas include small groups, marriage, family, youth discipleship, respect life, and Synod implementation.
More from this office
Discipleship and Evangelization
You Will Be My Witnesses
Read Archbishop Hebda's pastoral letter following the three-year Synod 2022 process.
Marriage
Marriage preparation, natural family planning, infertility, and more on the sacrament of marriage.
Life and Human Dignity
Respect life issues from conception to natural death, biomedical ethics and faithful citizenship.
Archdiocesan Commission of Black Catholic Ministry
Advises spiritual and temporal matters relating to pastoral and apostolic work affecting Black Catholics
Synod Implementation
Learn about the Synod priorities of our archdiocese and the history behind our local Synod process.
Family and Youth
Resources to support your domestic church, including youth programs and family support.
Catholic Watchmen
Initiatives include the annual men's conference and resources for parish men's groups.
Small Groups
See how the Parish Evangelization Cells System (PECS) deepens relationships and faith life.
Young Adults
Archbishop hopes to "help the various youth and young adult ministry groups to 'walk together'..."
Called and Gifted
Explore the ancient teaching of the Church about the gifts (or charisms) of the Holy Spirit.
Staff
Executive Team
Corey Manning
Executive Director
Sonya Flomo
Executive Assistant
Deacon Joseph Michalak
Pastoral Letter and Formation Advisor
Youth and Young Adult
Sarah Ginther
Director of Youth and Young Adult Discipleship
Manny Huerta
Latino Youth Discipleship Specialist
Greg Montana
Youth Discipleship Coordinator
Nancy Schulte Palacheck
Totus Tuus Manager
Office: Discipleship and Evangelization
Phone: 651-291-4489
Email: schulten@archspm.org
Fax: 651-291-4554
Marriage, Family and Life
Renee Oakes
Director of Marriage, Family and Life
Jared Brantner
Jane Thornton
Respect Life and Bioethics Coordinator
Adult Discipleship
E. Jona Winkelman
Director of Adult Discipleship
Laura Haraldson
Associate Director of Pastoral Accompaniment
Regina Mancilla
Synod Implementation Coordinator
Gizella Miko
Small Groups Facilitator
Catherine Turner
Executive Assistant
