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
Ana Maria Rodriguez Cortes, Administrative Assistant
acortes@diobrook.org
718-399-5973
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
Ana Maria Rodriguez Cortes, Administrative Assistant
acortes@diobrook.org
718-399-5973
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.