About Us
The Division of Youth Ministry in the Office for Parish Services serves the Diocese of San Jose by developing the leadership of youth ministry. We do this be advocating the need for parishes to respond to the needs of young people in their parish, 6th through 12th grade. We also help parishes develop sustainable structures that allow their youth ministry to thrive. A major component of what we do is to provide training and resources for youth ministry coordinators, pastors and clergy, and the many volunteer leaders that make a thriving and successful youth ministry possible. Our goal is also to provide the support a parish needs in the development of youth ministry.
John Rinaldo is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and has served in the Diocese of San Jose since October 2008. Previously, John served as the Consultant for Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He also served as the coordinator of youth ministry for LJC Ministry, a multi-parish youth and young adult ministry serving the Catholic parishes of the city of Santa Clara. He holds his M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from Santa Clara University. His passion is studying, writing, and training on the subject of leadership in ministry.
Steve Do is the Associate Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry and has joined the chancery staff in July of 2010. Steve has served youth and young adults for the past thirteen years at various churches and schools including St. Martin of Tours, St. Clare, St. Joseph of Cupertino, St. John Vianney, St. Cyprian and most recently at Holy Spirit Church. Steve is passionate about growing in faith and leadership and inspiring others. He received his B.A. in Religious Studies at Santa Clara University and is happily married with two children.
Bernard Nemis joined the Diocesan staff in January, 2006, and has served as the Administrative Assistant for the Division of Youth Ministry since that time. Bernard has also been active in Singles For Christ San Francisco/Peninsula for several years, and he just loves serving and sharing his time, talent, and treasure with the single professionals of the community.
| Parish | Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph | 408.283.8100 | |
| Chinese Catholic Community | Patrick Ku | 650.906.7158 |
| Christ the King | ||
| Church of the Ascension | ||
| Church of the Resurrection | Jonathan Luu (HS, Confirmation) | 408.245.5554 |
| Church of the Transfiguration | Paula Ramos | 408.264.3600 (5) |
| Five Wounds Portuguese National Parish | Brittany Pacheco | 408.421.2429 |
| Holy Cross | Don Stringari | 408.270.7017 |
| Holy Family | Chris Mardesich (JR HS and HS) | 408.265.8650 |
| Holy Korean Martyrs | Dennis Lee (JR HS and HS) | 408-734-9721 |
| Holy Spirit | Rowell David | 408.997.5106 |
| Most Holy Trinity | Eddie Dominguez (English) | 408.204.2128 |
| Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help | ||
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | ||
| Our Lady of Peace | Jeannette Sacman | 408.988.4585 |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea | ||
| Queen of Apostles | Klarissa dela Fuente | |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus | Mariana Barba | 408.292.0146 |
| Sacred Heart | Lindsey West (JR HS and HS) | 408.867.3634 (527) |
| Saint Anthony | Michael Lomas | |
| Saint Athanasius | Victor Valdez | 650.961.8600 |
| Saint Brother Albert Chmielowski Polish Mission | Fr. Andrew Salapata | 408.251.8490 |
| Saint Catherine of Alexandria | Deepu Kochuparambil (Middle School, HS, Confirmation) | 408.779.0542 |
| Saint Christopher | Tim Melander | 408.265.3230 |
| Saint Clare | 408.248.7786 | |
| Saint Cyprian | Porty Nevarez | 408.739.1669 |
| Saint Elizabeth | Christi Bradford | 408.258.6536 |
| Saint Frances Cabrini | Joan Schenck (Middle School, HS, Confirmation) | 408.838.0650 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi | Nelson Gonzales (JR HS and HS) | 408.223.1770 (310) |
| Julie Parayno (Confirmation) | 408.223.1770 (323) | |
| Saint John the Baptist | Ed Sacramento | 408.592.0906 |
| Saint John Vianney | Phyllis Silva (Middle School, HS, Confirmation) | 408.258.7832 (34) |
| Saint Joseph of Cupertino | Primo Martinez | 408.252.7653 |
| Saint Joseph of Mountain View | Kathi Horn | 650.452.3560 |
| Saint Julie Billiart | Carlos Morante | 408.629.3030 |
| Saint Justin | Tracy Sevigny |
408.821.6741 |
| Saint Lawrence the Martyr | Eleanor de Paz | 408.296.0208 |
| Elizabeth Sanville | 408.893.9353 | |
| Saint Leo the Great | 408.293.3503 | |
| Saint Lucy | Nancy Pontier (hs confirmation, LifeTeen) | 408.378.2464 |
| Saint Maria Goretti | Anchella Rengers | 408.201.2992 |
| Teresa Escobar | 408.310.9371 | |
| Tammy Nguyen | 408.600.9872 | |
| Saint Martin of Tours | Liz Schoenwetter | 408.289.9608 |
| Saint Martin | Judy Kelch | 408.736.3725 |
| Saint Mary of the Assumption Croatian Mission | ||
| Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception | Danielle Sigrist (HS) | 408.354.4061 (129) |
| Saint Mary | ||
| Saint Nicholas | Andie Nutt (HS, Confirmation) | 650.948.3138 |
| Vince Nims | ||
| Saint Patrick Proto-Cathedral | Joseph Bui | 408.394.0369 |
| Saint Simon | Valerie Liberty (Middle School, HS) | 650.967.8311 (31) |
| Saint Thomas Aquinas | Alley White (Middle School, HS, Confirmation) | 408.464.4622 |
| Maria de Jesus Gutierrez (Hispanic Confirmation and Youth Group) | 650.494.2496 (23) | |
| Saint Thomas of Canterbury | Vicki Schwoob | 408.378.1595 |
| Saint Victor | Debbie Santos | 408.251.7055 |
| Saint William | Andie Nutt (HS, Confirmation) | 650.559.2080 |
| Vince Nims | ||
| Santa Teresa | Lynda DeManti | 408.629.7777 (14) |
| Aurora Calub | 408.629.7777 (14) |