Lay Ecclesial Ministry

The Diocese of San Jose is blessed to have many dedicated, competent men and women who have been entrusted with roles that entail ministerial leadership and coordination within parishes, hospitals, schools, church organizations, and diocesan offices. This particular expression of lay activity in our Church is called “lay ecclesial ministry.” Lay ecclesial ministry is a way of serving the mission of Christ that

• flows from baptism and the gifts of the Spirit,
• involves a commitment and responsibility for ecclesial leadership, and
• requires appropriate formation and authorization to collaborate with the ordained in their work of pastoring the People of God

Council for Lay Ecclesial Ministers

• Kathy Schlosser, Chair - Saint William Parish, Los Altos
• Mike Cavera, Vice Chair - St. Athanasius Parish
• Joann Maier, Secretary -  St. Anthony Parish

• Lynda DeManti, Santa Teresa Parish, San Jose
• Irma Alarcon De Rangel, Christ the King
• Brother Bill Bolts, SM, Marianist Community
• Sr. Rosheen Glennon. CSJ, St. Nicholas
  
• Lucia Hong - Holy Korean Martyrs Parish, Sunnyvale
• Terri Trotter, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
• Melissa Ursin, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

• Linda Bearie, ex-officio - Diocese of San Jose
• Linda Cunha-Ricchio,ex-officio - Diocese of San Jose

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