Amy Sorensen "comes home" to St. Michael's, Poplar Springs as DRE

After some time away from Maryland, Amy Sorensen is delighted to be living and working in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She began ministry as Director of Religious Education at St. Michael's, Poplar Springs in July.

"Living and working in Maryland is, for me, a kind of 'coming home," Amy said after a recent visit at the Center. "My childhood was spent in the mountains of Cumberland, MD, and I've always retained a deep love for the beauty of Maryland's landscape. I have been very mobile in past years, living in South Bend, IN, New Jersey, Chicago, Arizona and the D.C. area, before coming to live in Frederick and work in Mt. Airy this year."

Amy has served in a variety of ministries over the years. For the four years prior to coming to St. Michael's, she worked as a Catholic school teacher, in Northern Virginia and on a Navajo Reservation in Northeastern Arizona. In addition, she has served as a lay chaplain, therapist, and youth minister. Coupled with these rich experience is her formal training, in theology and ministry. Amy holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. 

"I am excited to be able to integrate my diverse experiences in this position at St. Michael's," Amy said. "I  have appreciated the warm welcome I've received from the parish and diocesan personnel, and am very pleased to have been called to serve and minister here." 

Welcome back to Maryland, Amy. We hope that you are able to say "home" for a long time!