The Catechetical Institute brings together the world-class faculty of Franciscan University’s Catechetics Program with key collaborators from all levels of ministry. These skilled professionals teach our Franciscan at Home online courses and speak at our St. John Bosco Conference, academic conferences, and other events around the country. Through the Catechetical Institute, they can also assist your diocese, parish, institution, or local community in achieving greater excellence in passing on the faith.
To invite one or a team of our presenters or faculty, please email us at: [email protected].
Franciscan University Catechetics Faculty and Staff

Petroc Willey, STL, PhD

William Keimig, D.Min

Ron Bolster, PhD

James Pauley, STD

Bob Rice, PhD

Amy Roberts, PhD

Eric Westby, PhD
Catechetical Institute Staff

Mark E Ginter

Christine A. Mugridge PhD

Colleen Rainone

Katrina Herlambang

Madison McCalister
Marie Higgins, MA
St. John Bosco Conference Track Managers and Online Workshop Presenters

Mary Jo Smith, MA

Gloria F. Zapiain, MA

Gary Norris

Patricia Norris

Gina Bauer, MA

Jim Beckman, MA

Marc Cardaronella, MA

Martha Drennan, MA
Dino Durando, MA

Steve Greene, MA

Michael Hall

Chris Hoag, D.Min

Ann Lankford, MA

Joshua Miller, PhD

Ken Ogorek, MA

Lucas Pollice, MA

Rania Saade, MA

Greg Schutte, PhD
Mary Ann Wiesinger, MA
Catechetical Institute Mentors

Alfred H. Yuen, PhD

Justin Frato

Katie Dubas
Katie Torrey

Katrina Oteyza

Magdalena Gutierrez

Tawnya Stanus (Arsenault)

Brittany Doucette, MA

Gail Polselli (Toto), MA

Jessica Valera, MA

Jill Kerekes, MA

John Knutsen, MLitt, MA
Marie Higgins, MA

Mona Anne Niedbala, MA

Natalie Lacey, MA

Patricia Christensen, MA
