The Team is comprised of Catholic Charities professionals, parish ministers, and partner organizations (CRS, USCCB, Roundtable) who seek to develop and enhance parish social ministry throughout the US, promote best practices, provide networking opportunities, facilitate information sharing, and foster spiritual growth.

The six new members are:

 

• Susan Walker

Executive Director, Outreach and Engagement

Catholic Charities of Kansas City – Saint Joseph

 

• Natasha Nelson

Volunteer and Outreach Manager

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas)

 

• Brian Smith

Director of Parish Engagement

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

 

• Deacon Paul Kipfstuhl

Director, Catholic Commission of Wayne-Ashland-Medina

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

 

• Dulce Valdez

Parish and Community Engagement Supervisor

Catholic Charities Community Services (Phoenix)

 

• Rev. Lawrence Goodwin, CJM

Director of Mission

Catholic Charities of Louisville