Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis

 

 

Evangelization is more effective when it is carried out with oneness of spirit and with sincere teamwork among the various ecclesial communities as well as among missionaries and local clergy: this requires courage to seek out ways of working together and offering mutual help in the areas of catechesis and Catholic education, as well as integral human development and charity.

~Pope Francis, September 21, 2014, Vespers

The mission of the Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis is to assist parishes, families, and Catholic academies/parish schools to provide formational and educational opportunities that lead people to missionary discipleship.

 

Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis
Very Rev. Joseph Gibino
jgibino@diobrook.org
718-399-5985
Christine Georgi, Interim Administrative Assistant for the Vicar and Registrar
cgeorgi@diobrook.org
718-399-5984

Adult Faith Formation
Joann Roa, Director
jroa@diobrook.org
718-399-5986

Children’s Faith Formation and Catechesis
Nelsa Elias, Director
nelias@diobrook.org
718-399-5987

Marriage, Family, and Respect Life Education
Christian Rada, Director
crada@diobrook.org
718-399-5982

Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation
Reverend James Kuroly, Director
jkroly@diobrook.org
718-592-6800, ext. 107

Lucia Morales, Associate Director
lmorales@diobrook.org
718-399-5989

Diaconate Formation
Deacon John Cantrinio, Coordinator
jcantirino@diobrook.org
718-871-1310

Maria Plasencia, Administrative Assistant
mplacensia@diobrook.org
718-399-5983

Catholic Youth Organization Staff
Reverend James Kuroly, Director
jkroly@diobrook.org
718-592-6800, ext. 107

Keith Goldberg
CYO Sports Coordinator
kgoldberg@diobrook.org

George Simone
Technology/Sports Coordinator
gsimone@diobrook.org

Annmarie Creighton
CYO Administrative Assistant
acreighton@diobrook.org

 

We also offer online learning and leadership formation via local courses and educational events (register at bqfaith.org) and work with several formation partners.