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Sr. Joan Maenner, OSF named
Pastoral Life Director

Sr. Joan Maenner, OSF has been named Pastoral Life Director of  St. Anthony, Emmitsburg and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishes, effective July 1, 2005, replacing Rev. Jim Hannon, who is being reassigned to parish work in Western Maryland.  Sr. Joan was formerly Pastoral Associate doing adult faith formation at the parishes.  In her new role as Pastoral Life Director she will be responsible for the pastoral life and administration of the parishes, with the exception of Liturgy and Sacraments, duties which will be filled by area priests.

A native of Baltimore, Sr. Joan is a member Sisters of St. Francis in Philadelphia.  She taught in Catholic grade schools and also served as Principal of Baltimore’s St. Katharine Sienna.  Later, she was Assistant Provincial of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for eight years.  From 1990-2004, Sr. Joan was a Pastoral Life Director in Western Maryland.  During the summer of 2004 she came to St. Anthony, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishes.

Sr. Joan had the following to say regarding her new appointment, "I look forward to using my talents and energy to continue working with the people of St. Anthony Shrine and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.  I have found the people to be dedicated to continue growing in their faith formation and committed to working through the development projects.  There is a lot of energy and community in these parishes."

The Catholic Education Ministries Center of Central Maryland provides ongoing support to the Catechetical Ministries of Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties. This includes training programs for leaders and volunteers in parishes and schools, plus consultation in all areas of catechesis.

Catholic Education Ministries - Mount Saint Mary's, Emmitsburg, 21727
(301) 447-3707   FAX: (301) 447-5399 
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