Discipleship and Evangelization

The Office of Discipleship and Evangelization advances the archbishop’s pastoral vision that all will encounter the living Lord Jesus and answer His call to “be my witnesses” by living and proclaiming the Gospel in today’s world.
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.

Year 2 and Synod 2025

Find events focused on the Mass, and learn about the upcoming Be My Witnesses Assembly.

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

Corey Manning

Director

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Phone: (651) 291-4400

Email: manningc@archspm.org

Deacon Joseph Michalak

Director

Office: Discipleship and Evangelization

Phone: (651) 251-7728

Email: michalakj@archspm.org

Jared Brantner

Living God's Love Retreat Assistant

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Email: brantnerj@archspm.org

Sonya Flomo

Administrative Assistant / Life Fund Grant Administrator

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Phone: (651) 291-4515

Email: flomos@archspm.org

Fax: (651) 291-4554

Naomi Hasegawa

Latino Youth Discipleship Coordinator

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Phone: 651-291-4484

Email: HasegawaN@archspm.org

Manny Huerta

Latino Youth Discipleship Specialist

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Phone: 651-291-4547

Email: huertam@archspm.org

Bridget Lippert

Youth Discipleship Events & Communication Coordinator

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Phone: (651) 291-4506

Email: lippertb@archspm.org

Regina Mancilla

Small Group Support

Office: Discipleship and Evangelization

Phone: 651-251-7718

Email: mancillar@archspm.org

Gizella Miko

Small Groups Facilitator

Office: Discipleship and Evangelization

Phone: 651-291-4400

Email: mikog@archspm.org

Renee Oakes

Marriage Ministry Coordinator

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Phone: 651-291-4551

Email: oakesr@archspm.org

Nancy Schulte Palacheck

Family and Laity Outreach Coordinator

Office: Marriage, Family and Youth

Phone: 651-291-4489

Email: schulten@archspm.org

Fax: 651-291-4554

Catherine Turner

Executive Assistant

Office: Office of Archbishop Emeritus

Phone: (651) 251-7778

Email: turnerc@archspm.org

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