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Jean Beauchemin
Ordained
deacon 2007 |
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Johane Filiatrault
Ordained
womandeacon 2007 |
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Johane Filiatrault and Jean Beauchemin
Mariés et parents de six enfants, Johane et Jean consacrent leur vie à une oeuvre qu'ils ont fondé ensemble, "Les Ouvriers de Paix", dont le but principal est de collaborer à la construction d’un monde bon et accueillant pour tous. La corporation sans but lucratif fait la promotion de tout ce qui élève l’âme, l’esprit et le corps: soit les arts, la culture générale, les rencontres vraies entre les personnes et la vie spirituelle. Ils gèrent un lieu communautaire ouvert à tous où quelqu’un est toujours disponible pour écouter et accompagner les personnes et offrent des activités d'insertion au travail, de création artistique et de croissance personnelle et spirituelle. Jean et Johane terminent actuellement un certificat en théologie à l'université Laval de Québec.
johane.jean@cgocable.ca
Voici un essai de traduction anglaise:
Married and parents of six children, Johane and Jean dedicate their life to a group that they founded together, " Les Ouvriers de Paix ", whose main purpose is to collaborate on building the good and homey world for all. The corporation non-profit-making makes the promotion of all which raise soul, mind and body: arts, general culture, true encounters between the persons, and spiritual life. They manage a community place opened to all, where somebody is always available to listen and to accompany the persons, and give activities of insertion at job, artistic creation and personal and spiritual growth. Jean and Johane end a certificate in theology at Laval University of Quebec.
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Ruth Broeski
Ordained
womandeacon 2007 |
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Ruth Broeski has always been spiritually motivated. This motivation led to many different turns on the path of her life, among them the novitiate of a religious community in Los Angeles, graduate study in theology and spirituality, and a sojourn of a few years on Orcas Island in Washington state. Ruth's philosophy about her journey -- I believe at every moment we are exactly where we are supposed to be. She presently lives in Portland, Oregon and is a spiritual director there. Ruth
has an M.A. in Psychology, a Certificate of Theological Studies, and an M.A. in Spirituality. She will be ordained a deacon on July 28, 2007. Ruth lives in Portland, Oregon.
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Gloria Ray-Carpeneto
Ordained
womandeacon 2007 |
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Gloria Ray-Carpeneto, D.Min., Ph.D., is a spiritual director, labyrinth facilitator, Reiki Master, writer, and teacher. She was ordained a deacon in New York on July 14, 2007. Gloria has served as Pastoral Associate for Holistic Health Ministry and Stewardship in a Roman Catholic faith community, and has taught in the Psychology, Nursing, and Education Departments of colleges in Maryland. These days, Gloria continues her ministry primarily as spiritual companion and retreat director, walking with men and women – individually and in groups – on their spiritual journeys. She is also active in developing sacred space – gardens and labyrinths – that communities can utilize in interfaith peacemaking activities. Gloria may be reached at gcarpeneto@comcast.net |
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Norma Jean Coon
Ordained
womandeacon 2007 |
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Dr. Norma Coon was ordained deacon in July 2007. Her doctorate is in Psychology and she was a licensed RN and MFCC (Marriage Family Therapist) until her retirement in 1994. Norma had a private practice, specialized in psychological testing, prayer therapy, and in alcohol and drug treatment at an acute care facility where she served her residency. Currently she is fulfilling required theology studies in preparation for the priesthood and specializes in centering prayer, elderly, dying, lectio divina and scripture studies. She is married 44 years and has five children and lives in San Diego. rcoon4@cox.net |
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Rose Marie Hudson
Ordained
womandeacon 2007
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Rose Marie (Ree) Hudson I was called to the ordained ministry at age 14. I have been married for 40 years, have four children and eleven grandchildren. My college and university degrees are in religion and education, the most recent of which was a Master of Pastoral Studies from Loyola of New Orleans. Presently I am in prison ministry where I have served for 12 years. I am considering further study in the area of homiletics. My home is in Festus, Missouri. Contact me at: reehud@sbcglobal.net |
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Andrea M. Johnson
Ordained
womanpriest 2007 |
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Andrea M. Johnson, a former program officer in international education exchange with the Senior Fulbright Scholars’ Program, has worked for many years, and in several dioceses, as a religious educator at the adult and secondary levels. In the 1980’s, she served for two years as a parish life director in a priestless parish of the military diocese. Always active in her parish communities, she served from 2004-2006 on the pastoral council of her current parish, as president during the second year of her term. An active member of the Women’s Ordination Conference since 1984, she served that organization as executive director from 1996-2000. Andrea’s educational background includes a BA in French from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and a MA in diplomacy and international relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Currently a candidate for a M.Div. with Global Ministries University, her particular interest is ministry with marginalized and underserved Catholics. amjohnson1969@gmail.com |
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Elsie Hainz McGrath
Ordained
womandeacon 2007
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Elsie Hainz McGrath, MA/Theology, has been in active ministry for over 30 years. Widow of a RC deacon, she and her husband worked as a team, particularly in marriage preparation and marriage enrichment programs. She has been a college campus minister, an editor and writer who is involved in parish ministries, women’s liturgies, small prayer communities, and sacrament preparation. Presently engaged in further studies with an eye toward hospice/geriatric ministry and possibly a D.Min., and anticipating Walking With Women Called as a WOC mentor, she is an active member of Call To Action and Catholic Action Network. She lives in St Louis near many of her 4 children, 11 living grandchildren, and soon-to-be 9 great-grandchildren. elsiemc@sbcglobal.net |
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Toni Tortorilla
Ordained
womandeacon 2007 |
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Toni Tortorilla is a psychotherapist and spiritual director in Portland, Oregon with an MDiv from a Jesuit theological school. She has been in the counseling field for 27 years, landing there originally in an attempt to pursue the calling to ordination that had seemed to pursue her relentlessly since she was 5 years old. She completed a B.A. in Theology just after the conclusion of Vatican II, and worked as a DRE during the early transition years. She taught high school religion, got fed up with the hierarchy and its position on women, followed other wise and transformative spiritual paths for 20 years, then came around full circle to the heart of the RC tradition once again. After returning, Toni soon found herself in a parish working with a team of people interested in reaching out to disenfranchised and alienated Catholics. When anti-gay initiatives came before the voters of Oregon she approached a sympathetic priest with the idea for an outreach ministry to the gay and lesbian community. He was enthusiastically receptive, and this pastoral experience became the launching pad for her application and acceptance into seminary.
Toni will be ordained a priest this summer on July 28, 2007. |
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