Catherine Sims
Associate Director, Institute for Pastoral Leadership at Mundelein Seminary/University of St. Mary of the Lake- Claim this Profile
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Yair Mazur
Catherine was a pleasure to work with in creating a a pilgrimage to the Holyland in 2011. Starting from scratch to the very end all "clicked" in terms of arrangements - registration and follow up. Catherine was also deeply involved in the spiritual issues of the pilgrimage. There were over 90 people on board most of whom had signed up a year prior to departure.
Katarzyna Kasiarz
Catherine brings a variety of talents to her work in adult faith and ministry formation—strong theological knowledge, effective interpersonal communication, musical skills, and a wealth of professional experience in the Church. She is articulate, creative, solution-oriented, and continually engages in personal and professional development.
Yair Mazur
Catherine was a pleasure to work with in creating a a pilgrimage to the Holyland in 2011. Starting from scratch to the very end all "clicked" in terms of arrangements - registration and follow up. Catherine was also deeply involved in the spiritual issues of the pilgrimage. There were over 90 people on board most of whom had signed up a year prior to departure.
Katarzyna Kasiarz
Catherine brings a variety of talents to her work in adult faith and ministry formation—strong theological knowledge, effective interpersonal communication, musical skills, and a wealth of professional experience in the Church. She is articulate, creative, solution-oriented, and continually engages in personal and professional development.
Yair Mazur
Catherine was a pleasure to work with in creating a a pilgrimage to the Holyland in 2011. Starting from scratch to the very end all "clicked" in terms of arrangements - registration and follow up. Catherine was also deeply involved in the spiritual issues of the pilgrimage. There were over 90 people on board most of whom had signed up a year prior to departure.
Katarzyna Kasiarz
Catherine brings a variety of talents to her work in adult faith and ministry formation—strong theological knowledge, effective interpersonal communication, musical skills, and a wealth of professional experience in the Church. She is articulate, creative, solution-oriented, and continually engages in personal and professional development.
Yair Mazur
Catherine was a pleasure to work with in creating a a pilgrimage to the Holyland in 2011. Starting from scratch to the very end all "clicked" in terms of arrangements - registration and follow up. Catherine was also deeply involved in the spiritual issues of the pilgrimage. There were over 90 people on board most of whom had signed up a year prior to departure.
Katarzyna Kasiarz
Catherine brings a variety of talents to her work in adult faith and ministry formation—strong theological knowledge, effective interpersonal communication, musical skills, and a wealth of professional experience in the Church. She is articulate, creative, solution-oriented, and continually engages in personal and professional development.
Credentials
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Certificate of Advanced Study in Spiritual Direction
Loyola University of ChicagoMay, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Annulment Ministry Support
Archdiocese of ChicagoJan, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Pastoral Associate of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of ChicagoMay, 1999- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Liturgy
Office for Divine Worship Liturgy Institute, Archdiocese of ChicagoMay, 1992- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Associate Director, Institute for Pastoral Leadership
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Mar 2015 - Present
I am presently the Associate Director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program. In addition I plan unique retreat opportunities for lay men and women who have a desire to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. I also work with parishes, groups and others to plan their individual retreats as well as provide presenters. Privately, I am a trained spiritual director who accompanies women and men in their spiritual journey. I am presently the Associate Director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program. In addition I plan unique retreat opportunities for lay men and women who have a desire to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. I also work with parishes, groups and others to plan their individual retreats as well as provide presenters. Privately, I am a trained spiritual director who accompanies women and men in their spiritual journey.
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Pastoral Associate
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2015
Director of Liturgy and Adult Formation Director of Liturgy and Adult Formation
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St. Joseph Parish
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Pastoral Associate
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Dec 2002 - May 2013
I have worked in the areas of adult faith formation developing programs that engage parishioners in their faith development. I've also directed the RCIA process for those who wish to become part of the Catholic family of faith as well as a Spiritual Companion and guide for the Christ Renews His Parish process. I have worked in the areas of adult faith formation developing programs that engage parishioners in their faith development. I've also directed the RCIA process for those who wish to become part of the Catholic family of faith as well as a Spiritual Companion and guide for the Christ Renews His Parish process.
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Archdiocese of Chicago
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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700 & Above Employee
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Lay Ecclesial Minister
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2000 - 2013
I have served as Director of the RCIA process, Adult Faith Formation Director, Associate Director for Lay Ministry Formation, Liturgy Director and Adjunct Faculty for Institutes of the University of St. Mary of the Lake. I have served as Director of the RCIA process, Adult Faith Formation Director, Associate Director for Lay Ministry Formation, Liturgy Director and Adjunct Faculty for Institutes of the University of St. Mary of the Lake.
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University of St. Mary of the Lake
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director of Lay Ministry Formation
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May 2000 - Nov 2002
Helped direct the Formation programs for volunteer lay ministers and for Lay Ecclesial Ministers Helped direct the Formation programs for volunteer lay ministers and for Lay Ecclesial Ministers
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St. Thomas Becket Parish
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pastoral Associate
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Jul 1991 - May 2000
I was the Music and Liturgy Director as well as offering adult faith programming. I was the Music and Liturgy Director as well as offering adult faith programming.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of St. Mary of the Lake
Doctor of Ministry, Theology and Ministry -
2010 - 2012
Loyola University of Chicago
Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction, Spirituality -
1999 - 2004
Loyola University of Chicago
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Theology/Theological Studies -
1989 - 1991
Office for Divine Worship Liturgy Institute
Certificate in Liturgy, Liturgy -
2010 - 2012
Loyola University of Chicago
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Counseling Psychology -
Alverno College
Bachelor's degree, Music Teacher Education -
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
Doctor of Ministry (cand.), Theology -
2014 - 2016
Univeristy of Saint Mary of the Lake
Doctor of Ministry, Pastoral Theology
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