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To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through his saving Death and Resurrection by calling, forming and sending disciples to go and make new disciples.
As a people, we are called to encounter Jesus and grow as disciples through the sacramental life of the Church.
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Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob
Archbishop of Milwaukee
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Very Reverend Nathan D. Reesman
Vicar for Clergy
414-769-3490
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Barbara Anne Cusack
Chancellor
414-769-3341
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Chris Brown
Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
414-769-3325
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Sharon Hanson
General Counsel
414-769-3379
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General Inquiries
414-769-3300
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Barbara Anne Cusack, Chancellor, [email protected], 414-769-3379
Fax: 414-769-3408
3501 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, 53207
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Offices and Services
Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center
3501 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, 53235
Mail: PO Box 070912, Milwaukee, 53207-0912
General Phone Number: 414-769-3300
The staff of the Office of Archdiocesan Events and Special Projects oversees large events and special projects originating from the Office of the Archbishop such as (but not limited to) Pray, Reconcile, Rejoice – Day of Reconciliation, Vatican II Awards, Pallium Lecture, Red Mass, White Mass along with additional special initiatives and one time only events that may pop up over any given year. Additionally, the staff assists the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Central Offices with their program/event development and implementation, managing the day-to-day internal operations of the Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center and overseeing the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Central Offices Master Calendar.
Jenni Oliva, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3585
The Office for Archives and Records Management exists to collect, preserve, organize and make available for research the permanently valuable records and artifacts of this archdiocese that reflect the work of the Church, its people and institutions. The office works with parish staff, central office staff, the lay faithful and others with an interest in Catholic history to provide training, guidance and resources in several areas related to history and records within the archdiocese. Collections include administrative records, records of merged and closed parishes (including sacramental records), Catholic organizational records, manuscript papers, and the historical records of St. Francis Seminary.
Shelly Taylor, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3407 (contact for General Reference Questions)
Amy Lisinski, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-769-3431 (contact for Genealogy Questions)
Lexi Karaban, [email protected], 414-769-3463 (contact for Sacramental Records Questions)
Visit the Archives webpage by clicking here.
Providing social services to people of all faiths in southeast Wisconsin since 1920.
Mission: Inspired by Christ’s call to serve, our mission is to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same.
Vision: Our vision is to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate and effective human services.
Central Administrative Office
3501 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, 53235
Mail: PO Box 070912, Milwaukee, 53207-0912
Website: www.ccmke.org
General Phone Number: 414-769-3400
Official Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Mission: The Catholic Herald is the voice of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, inspiring, catechizing and evangelizing members of the Catholic community to live their faith.
Catholic Herald
3501 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, 53235
Mail: PO Box 070913, Milwaukee, 53207-0913
Website: www.catholicherald.org
General Email: [email protected]
General Phone Number: 414-769-3500
The Department for Catholic Social Responsibility serves parishes and the archdiocese by promoting respect life and Catholic Social Responsibility efforts from conception to natural death, and serving the multicultural communities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Susan McNeil, Director, [email protected], 414-758-2214
Oversees the operation of eight archdiocesan cemeteries and seven mausoleums.
7301 W. Nash St., Milwaukee, 53216
Website: www.cemeteries.org
Mary Thiel, Director, [email protected], 414-438-4420
Serves in matters of church law, administration and sacramental issues regarding Catholic weddings, Baptisms and funerals.
General Email: [email protected]
Barbara Anne Cusack, J.C.D., Chancellor
Very Rev. Ricardo Martin Pinillos, J.C.L., Vice Chancellor
Jane Ore, Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 414-769-3340
Kim Slusar, Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 414-769-3339
Oversees the operation of the Priests’ Placement Board, Services for Senior Priests, Deacon Services, Diaconate Formation, and the Continuing Formation for Clergy.
Administers policies of the priests and deacons as specified in the Clergy Manual .
Receives and acts upon matters of spiritual, physical and psychological health of priests and deacons .
Very Rev. Nathan D. Reesman, Vicar for Clergy, 414-769-3490, [email protected]
Disseminates information regarding the activities of the archdiocese and handles all media relations.
General Email: [email protected]
Works as the liaison between the archbishop and deacons.
Dcn. Jim Starke, Director, [email protected]
Provides consultation, education, advocacy and resources (such as interpreting services) for the integration and inclusion of the Deaf community in the parochial and diocesan life within the archdiocese.
Rev. Christopher Klusman, Director, [email protected], 414-455-2245
General email: [email protected]
Visit the Deaf Apostolate by clicking here.
Secures financial resources for the archdiocese by focusing on the following areas: Catholic Stewardship Appeal, Major and Planned Giving, Parish Stewardship Programs.
General Email: [email protected]
Diaconate Formation is an institute dedicated to preparing men for ordained ministry as permanent deacons. We provide a reliable formation program that fosters the steady growth of these men and their families, enabling them to serve as leaders in support of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's mission within parishes and local communities.
Our core values:
General email: [email protected]
General phone number: 414-758-2202
Dcn. Dale T. Nees, Director, [email protected], 414-758-2212
Dcn. Manuel Maldonado-Villalobos, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-758-2207
Maritza Espino, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-758-2205
Jenny Michaels, Coordinator, [email protected], 414-758-2202
Visit the Diaconate Formation webpage by clicking here.
Provides resources and support for ecumenical and interfaith education, dialogue and activity.
Susan McNeil, Director, [email protected], 414-758-2214
Our mission is to provide direction and leadership for the archdiocesan ministries of Evangelization, Catechesis and Lay Ministry, particularly as they pertain to children, youth, young adults, adults, families and professional lay ministers. We strive to collaborate with clergy, parish and school leaders, archdiocesan offices and departments, and Catholic institutions to strengthen parish life in support of the Church’s mission in southeast Wisconsin.
Brenda Cline, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3458
Adult Formation
The Office of Adult Formation exists to equip and support parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to help each adult to know, love and serve God in this life to be happy with him forever in the next.
This office manages support for:
Doug Ulaszek, Director, [email protected], 414-758-2211
Claire Ziolkowski, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-758-2227
Brew City Catholic, the primary initiative of the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, exists for young adults to know their identity in Jesus Christ, to find a home in the Catholic Church and to live a joyful life of self-gift. We invite young adults (18-39) to connect, grow and serve in parishes and beyond, through our missionary program, events, coaching and resources. Find out more at brewcitycatholic.com.
Micah Pfundstein, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-758-2221
Anna Kozlowski, Program & Event Coordinator, [email protected], 414-758-2201
The Office of Child Formation’s mission is to empower families, catechetical leaders and parishes to boldly proclaim Christ and form disciples of children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
We provide support and training for parish leaders, including:
Anh Clausen, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-831-8485
We believe that God renews his parishes through well-formed, Spirit-filled leaders who know Jesus, follow as his disciples and help others do the same. We train parish leaders for evangelization, discipleship, accompaniment, spiritual gifts discernment, healing ministry and intercessory prayer. We coach parish staff and leaders to discern and implement an evangelization and discipleship pathway for their parish. We can help you build teams to run discipleship training, Called & Gifted Workshops, parish-based Healing the Whole Person Ministry or retreats, Intercessory Prayer teams, Healing Prayer Teams, and evangelization efforts. We offer Emmaus 90 as an Archdiocesan-wide discipleship training tool and support parishes using other discipleship training tools.
Contact us for help with: Evangelization, Discipleship, Emmaus 90, Spiritual Gifts Discernment, Healing Ministry, Intercessory Prayer, helping adults grow in daily prayer, Retreats, Spiritual Direction, Eucharistic Revival, Eucharistic Miracles.
Margaret Rhody, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-758-2218
Kim Stanton, Program & Event Coordinator, [email protected], 414-758-2222
The Office of Youth Evangelization exists to form and support parish leaders in guiding young people to meet, know, love and follow Jesus Christ as missionary disciples. We provide onboarding for new youth ministers, ongoing formation, mentorship and program consultation to strengthen parish youth apostolates. We also offer powerful opportunities for teens to encounter Christ through Love Begins Here local mission weeks, pilgrimages to NCYC and Steubenville Conferences, high school retreats, CYM sports, and other Christ-centered events.
Andrew Schueller, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3352
Finance Services directs all financial, administrative and reporting functions of the archdiocese, including implementation and maintenance of the central office budget, benefits and building services.
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Need assistance? Reach out to the following contacts:
The Role of the Archdiocesan Finance Council
John Scheid, Council Chair
The role of corporate governance has grown in importance in corporate America with the public transgressions of several major companies. Corporate board members are now more keenly aware of their duties as overseers of management and strategic direction. The Church also has a system of internal controls to ensure good stewardship of the resources entrusted to it. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Finance Council is charged with and is committed to representing the interests of all parishioners when advising the Archbishop. Members have become more proactive in dealing with the issues facing the archdiocese and providing the Archbishop with sound financial counsel.
The Finance Council continues to provide good stewardship when it comes to financial affairs of the organization. This oversight and direction is critical to the ongoing mission of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Archdiocesan Finance Council Statutes
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Finance Council Members
The term of office of Finance Council members shall be five years, with a goal of staggering terms.
No appointed members shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. Terms shall begin when appointed and end on the 31st of March. A partial year of less than six (6) months shall not count towards the term.
List effective as of January 1, 2024
John Scheid, Chair
The Scheid Group
[email protected]
Appointed: October 1, 2016
Term expires: September 30, 2026
James T. Barry III
President, The Barry Company
Appointed: October 1, 2016
Term expires: September 30, 2026
Kathryn Buono
Retired General Counsel, Briggs & Stratton Corp
Appointed: November 30, 2023
Term expires: March 31, 2029
Timothy P. Byrne
Managing Director, Baird
Appointed: October 1, 2016
Term expires: September 30, 2026
William Coleman
President, Coleman & Williams, Ltd.
Appointed: April 1, 2022
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Matthew Demet
Partner & Senior VP-Business Development, Spectrum Investment Advisors
Appointed: April 1, 2022
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Jay Mack
President & CEO, Town Bank
Appointed: April 1, 2022
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Rev. Oriol Regales
Pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn
August 1, 2017
Term expires: July 31, 2027
Ann Marie Wick
Managing Director, FTI Consulting
Appointed: April 1, 2022
Term expires: March 31, 2027
Meghan Shannon Berndt
Shannon Berndt Advisors, LLC
Appointed: November 30, 2023
Term expires: March 31, 2029
Ex-officio, non-voting members:
Bishop Jeffrey Haines
Vicar General, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Bishop James Schuerman
Vicar General, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Very Rev. Nathan Reesman
Vicar General, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Barbara Anne Cusack
Chancellor, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Christopher Brown
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Archdiocesan Staff:
Deanna Chernouski, Controller
Sharon Hanson, Legal Counsel
Please include the parish/school three (3) digit code (if known), parish/school name, city, and topic in the subject line of emails.
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Rob Kratoska, CPA, CMA, Director of Parish & School Financial Consulting, [email protected], 414-769-3377
Michael Waddell, Parish Finance Consultant, [email protected], 414-769-3335
Dawn Thiele, Parish Finance Consultant, [email protected], 414-769-3336
— Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
Parish & School Financial Consulting serves as a resource to pastors/parish administrators/parish directors, parish staff, trustees and finance council members.
Parish & School Financial Consulting supports parishes and schools with:
The Office of Hispanic Ministry accompanies Hispanic/Latino Catholics as active and vital members of the Church. In dedicated collaboration with parishes, schools and diocesan ministries, we support lifelong faith formation that strengthens participation in the sacramental life, nurtures the call to evangelize and prepares the faithful to share their gifts through leadership and service.
With a spirit of welcome rooted in Jesus’ call to missionary discipleship and always attentive to Catholic Social Teaching, we offer faith-centered and culturally appropriate pastoral initiatives that form leaders, build community and help our local Church grow stronger and flourish as one family in Christ.
La Oficina del Ministerio Hispano acompaña a los católicos hispanos/latinos como miembros activos y esenciales de la Iglesia. En colaboración dedicada con parroquias, escuelas y ministerios arquidiocesanos, apoyamos procesos continuos y permanentes de formación en la fe que fortalecen la participación en la vida sacramental, alimentan el llamado a evangelizar y capacita a los fieles para compartir sus dones mediante el liderazgo y el servicio.
Con un espíritu de acogida fundado en el llamado de Jesús al discipulado misionero, y siempre atentos a la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, buscamos fortalecer el sentido de comunidad, fomentar el crecimiento en la fe y el discipulado, y ayudar a que nuestra Iglesia local florezca como una sola familia en Cristo.
Eva J. Díaz, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3397
María Prado, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-769-3398
The Office of Human Resources develops and implements best practices to attract, support and retain employees who serve the mission of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. We reinforce the dignity of the worker, the right to a just wage and a culture rooted in Church teachings. The Parish & Schools HR Office is dedicated to training and coaching clergy and lay leaders to leverage HR processes and tools, empowering more than 3,000 employees to share their gifts in service to God’s people across southeast Wisconsin.
Judy Shownkeen, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3328
John Barker, Parish & Schools Director, [email protected], 414-769-3370
Jennifer Pollock, Parish & Schools Director, Archdiocese Compensation and Compliance, [email protected], 414-769-3356
Jackie Luther, Associate Director of Recruiting, [email protected], 414-769-3470
Angela Doney, Coordinator, [email protected], 414-769-3422
See Catholic Social Responsibility
The mission of the Lay Initiative is to accompany and support those who serve on parish pastoral staffs. This includes lay leaders entrusted with key areas of parish ministry. Whether serving in paid or volunteer roles, these individuals play a vital part in the life and mission of the Church. Recognizing the urgent need for strong lay leadership in collaboration with our parish priests, the Lay Initiative is dedicated to equipping and empowering those who help build up our parish communities. Our priorities are clear: calling, forming and supporting lay pastoral staff in their shared mission of proclaiming Christ and making disciples through the sacramental life of the Church.
Brenda Cline, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3458
Meg Aspinwall, Associate Director, [email protected], 414-758-2223
The office of legal counsel represents the Archbishop and all diocesan offices in legal matters. The office also consults with parishes and schools on legal questions. Any legal inquires can be made to:
Sharon Hanson, General Counsel
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 414-769-3379
The Office of Marriage and Family Life exists to equip and support couples, families and parishes throughout southeast Wisconsin to know and live the Catholic vision of marriage and family life, reflecting the perfect love of the Blessed Trinity.
This office manages support for:
Doug Ulaszek, Director, [email protected], 414-758-2211
Beth Ulaszek, Marriage Preparation Coordinator, [email protected], 414-758-2226
General Email: [email protected]
Fax: 414-769-3310
The Metropolitan Tribunal functions as the court system of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and assists the Archbishop in his exercise of judicial authority. In this ministry, the Tribunal works with the People of God to process Declarations of Invalidity (Annulments) and other marital processes. The Tribunal also serves as the Office of Marital Reconciliation and Separation, for the recognition of a marital separation for the welfare of a spouse or children, and as the Office of Due Process.
Learn more about Declarations of Invalidity by clicking here.
Serves and supports parish leadership in strategic missionary planning, leadership training, data collection and analysis, and Pastoral and Finance Council training and leadership.
Tom Fredrickson, Director of Missionary Leadership, [email protected], 414-769-3354
Michael Laird, Director of Missionary Planning, [email protected], 414-758-2216
See Missionary Planning and Leadership
The Prison Ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee extends Christ’s mercy and hope to those affected by incarceration. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and the dignity of every human person, this ministry serves individuals in jails and prisons, their families, and those reentering society through pastoral care, sacramental ministry and volunteer outreach. The ministry also offers spiritual support and accompaniment.
The ministry also collaborates with diversion and reentry programs, advocates for restorative justice, and works with parishes to foster awareness, compassion and action on behalf of the incarcerated. By building relationships of trust and compassion, the Prison Ministry embodies the Church’s call to bring light, reconciliation and renewal to all who seek healing and a path forward in faith.
Dcn. Jim Matthias, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3454
The Respect Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee promotes the dignity of every human person, from conception to natural death. Rooted in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching, it fosters a culture of life through education, advocacy, prayer and pastoral care. The ministry supports parishes, schools and organizations in developing initiatives that uphold the sanctity of life and accompany those in need — especially women facing difficult pregnancies, the elderly and the vulnerable. By forming leaders and coordinating resources across the 10 counties of the archdiocese, the Respect Life Ministry works to inspire and equip the faithful to live out Christ’s call to love and protect all human life.
Rich Fedor, Director, [email protected], 414-758-2286
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is committed to creating safe environments where all God’s family — children, parents and relatives, parish and school personnel, volunteers, clergy and all archdiocesan central office personnel — will be able to work, live, learn and grow in an environment where healthy and responsible relationships prevail.
All clergy, paid personnel and volunteers with contact with minors must undergo mandatory training on abuse prevention, maintaining boundaries in ministry, how to report concerns, and understanding their reporting responsibilities. In addition, children in all classrooms and religious education programs are taught lessons each year on personal safety using age-appropriate, grade-level lessons provided by the archdiocese.
Through the Safeguarding All of God’s Family program, the archdiocese remains in compliance with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
Cynthia Garcia, Director, [email protected], 414-769-3447
Marie Alt, Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 414-769-3449
Visit Safe Environment's training area by clicking here.
Founded in 1845 and on the South Lake Drive site since 1856, Saint Francis de Sales Seminary accepts candidates for the priesthood from any diocese or religious community. The program of human, spiritual and pastoral formation is offered at the Salesianum, while the intellectual formation takes place at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin.
Website: www.sfs.edu
General Email: [email protected]
General Phone Number: 414-747-6400
The Office for Schools supports more than 100 Catholic schools throughout southeast Wisconsin in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Catholic schools provide a Gospel-based education of the highest academic quality. Catholic schools foster a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and communal witness to the Gospel message of love of God and neighbor and service to the world. Parents, students and alumni agree — Catholic schools prepare students for life!
General Email: [email protected]
Molly Farrell: 414-758-2256
Laura Kacala: 414-758-2254
Fax: 414-769-3408
Visit the schools website by clicking here
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Urban Ministry focuses on seven key areas of service: prayer, dialogue, accompaniment, presence, crisis response, bridge building, and adult and child education.
Shanedra Johnson, Director, [email protected], 414-758-2215
UW-Milwaukee Newman Center
3001 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, 53211
Rev. Andrew Infanger, Director, [email protected]
Amy Rebholz, Coordinator, [email protected]
Visit the ministry to UW-Milwaukee by clicking here.
Campus Student Center
336 N. Prairie St., Whitewater, 53190
Andrew Schueller, Director, [email protected]
Noelle Javurek, Coordinator, [email protected]
Kim Weiss, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
The Vicar General (Canon 475) is a priest who assists the diocesan bishop in the governance of the faithful entrusted to his care. He handles the day-to-day operations of the diocese. As Moderator of the Curia (Canon 473), he oversees the curial offices and staff of the archdiocese.
Very Rev. Phillip A. Bogacki, Vicar General, [email protected], 414-769-3301
Reporting email: [email protected]
Reporting number: 414-758-2232
Sofia Thorn, LCSS, Victim Assistance Coordinator & Director of Victim Services
The Victim Assistance Coordinator assists people in making reports of sexual abuse* and accessing resources intended to help restore wholeness, by:
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee ensures all reports of sexual abuse are forwarded to civil authorities. If civil authorities cannot take action, the Archdiocese guarantees processes of independent investigation and review by the Diocesan Review Board occur, so that all priests, deacons and parish personnel with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse are permanently removed from ministry, in compliance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Charter for the protection of Children and Young People.
The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee seeks to facilitate an encounter and response to Jesus' call to the diocesan priesthood. Priority is given to cultivating a culture of vocations and forming young people who will embrace their vocation out of love for Christ and the Church.
General email: [email protected]
Website: www.thinkpriest.org
Uniting the world through faith and action
The purpose of World Mission Ministries is to promote global solidarity within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee by supporting overseas missioners, cultivating international partnerships and fostering faith-based encounters that connect people in shared mission and service.
Branches:
Contact Information
General email: [email protected]
General Phone number: 414-758-2280
Website: www.worldmissionmke.org
Dr. Antoinette Mensah, Ph.D., Director, [email protected], 414-758-2282
Letzbia Laing-Martinez, International Mission Engagement Coordinator, [email protected], 414-758-2283
Angela Bonnell, Accountant, [email protected], 414-758-2281
Vacant, Office and Events Coordinator, [email protected], 414-758-2280
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