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

• Lynda DeManti, Chair - Santa Teresa Parish, San Jose
• Kathy Schlosser, Vice-Chair - Saint William Parish, Los Altos

• Joann Maier, St. Anthony Parish
• Lucia Hong - Holy Korean Martyrs Parish, Sunnyvale
• Carol Thornton - Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Los Gatos
• Mike Cavera, St. Athanasius Parish
• Irma Alarcon De Rangel, Christ the King
• Brother Bill Bolts, SM, Marianist Community
• Melissa Broome, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
• Sr. Rosheen Glennon. CSJ, St. Nicholas
• Terri Trotter, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

• Linda Bearie, ex-officio - Diocese of San Jose
• Anne Grycz,ex-officio - Diocese of San Jose

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