Personal Statement:

When one is admitted into a hospital, or a family member is a patient, it is not unusual to reflect upon what is, I believe, the core of our being that we long for in a relationship with the Holy.  We sometimes struggle to name that truth or know how to connect with the Holy.  At times like this, a chaplain can help one to touch that sacred place and hopefully find meaning in what otherwise is beyond our understanding

Education:

• B.A., Westfield State College, Westfield, MA
• Graduate courses at Plymouth State College, Anna Maria College and Elms College
• Completed five units of Clinical Pastoral Education at BMC

Certifications:

• Elementary and Special Education – Emotionally Handicapped and General Special Education
• Presently working on a Master’s Degree in Theology at Elms College, Chicopee, MA

Professional Background:

• Catholic Chaplain at Baystate Medical Center
• Resident Interfaith Chaplain at Baystate Medical Center
• Chaplain Intern/Activities Coordinator
• Teacher of Emotionally Handicapped Children – New Hampshire
• Learning Disabilities Teacher – Milwaukee WI

Denomination:

• Roman Catholic
• Sister of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin (SASV)

Special Activities:

• Spirituality groups at Carlson Recovery Center for patients and families
• Communion Services on First Friday and one Sunday a month
• Eucharistic Minister at Assumption Residence in Petersham MA