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Precious Blood Preachers

Precious Blood Preachers
The following biographies give a little information about some of our preachers. Parishes are free to use this informaion in their publicity for the missions. More information will be added as it is submitted by the various preachers.

Sr. Regina Albers, C.PP.S.
Sr. Regina is a Sister of the Precious Blood of Dayton, OH. She has served in a variety of ministries including in the missions in Chile. She currently ministers at Maria Stein Center, Maria Stein, OH, where see serves as curator of the museum, among other things. Sr. Regina is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Mrs. Gretchen Bailey
Gretchen is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, teaches at a high school in Oakland, CA and is active in her parish in Alameda, CA. Gretchen is preaches in both English and Spanish.

Mr. Ralph Bardgett
Ralph is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Kansas City Province) in Warrensburg, MO.

Mrs. Sharon Barrick
Sharon is a member of the Union of the Blood of Christ in London, ON, Canada. Her primary ministry is walking with those who are approaching death, though she has even spent some time on mission in Tanzania.

Sr. Susan Borgel, C.PP.S.
Sr. Susan recently served as superior of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood in O'Fallon, MO. She is currently ministering in a Catholic High School in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Gerald Bowers
Gerry is an Amici and Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Cincinnati Province) from Cleveland, OH. He is the husband of Mary Ann Bowers, who also preaches with Precious Blood Parish Missions. At one time, Gerry served in our mission in Chile and preaches in both English and Spanish.

Mrs. Mary Ann Bowers
Mary Ann is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Cincinnati Province) and lives and works in Cleveland, OH. She is married to Jerry Bowers, who also preaches with Precious Blood Parish Missions.

Rev. Keith Branson, C.PP.S.
Fr. Keith was definitively incorporated in 1999 ordained in 2000 as a priest in the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. He has served as a church musician, associate pastor, director of the Rensselaer Program of Church Music. Keith is currently pastor of St. Ann Parish in Warsaw, MO.

Rev. Dennis Chriszt, C.PP.S.
Fr. Dennis has been a Missionary of the Precious Blood since 1978, and a priest since 1982. He spent the first eleven years of his priesthood as an associate pastor, then served his community as director of formation and then director of vocation ministry. He currently is the executive director of Precious Blood Parish Ministries. He holds a Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in Liturgy from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and is the author of two books: Creating an Effective Mystagogy: A Handbook for Catechumenate Leaders, (Resourse Publications Inc., 2000) The 50 Days of Joy: Easter Season Reflections for New Catholics (World Library Publication, Inc., 2007)

The 50 Days of Joy: Easter Reflections for New Catholics is a collection of reflections designed for those who have been baptized or received into the Catholic Church at Easter. Taking its cue from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, this book will truly enable new Catholics to deepen their grasp of the paschal mystery. The book draws on the Church’s ancient model of mystagogy by helping the reader to reflect deeply on the celebration of the sacraments of initiation. You'll find reflections for each day of the Easter Octave as well as for all the Sundays of the Easter season, the Ascension of the Lord, and Pentecost. It can be ordered by clicking on the image of the book's cover.

Sr. Ann Clark, C.PP.S.
Sr. Ann was born in Dayton, OH, the oldest of 6 girls. After attending grade school and high school in Dayton, she graduated from Wright State University, also in Dayton, with a BS in Elementary Education. She taught for 4 years and then felt called to religious life, and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood. As a novice, she was privileged to spend 6 months with her Sisters ministering in Chile. After Novitiate, Sr. Ann returned to teaching for 3 years, then went to St. Thomas Seminary in Denver and received a Masters in Hispanic Ministry. She ministered in parishes in Denver; Somerton, Arizona; Casa Grande, Arizona and Tucson, Arizona for 15 years, and then returned to Dayton and continued in parish ministry. Her experience in parishes includes youth ministry, DRE, Pastoral Associate and Pastoral Administrator. She has worked with RCIA, ministry to returning Catholics, small church communities, bereavement, sacramental preparation, adult faith formation, liturgy and many other areas of parish life. She has been in religious life for 29 years, and counting.

Sr. Mary Catherine Clark, A.S.C.
Sr. Mary Catherine is an Adorer of the Blood of Christ and was recently elected to the leadership team for the U.S. Region in her community.

Sr. Barbara Croom, A.S.C.
Sr. Barbara has been an Adorer of the Blood of Christ since 1967. She has served as an elementary school teacher, worked in child care with deprived, dependent and englected children, and with adolescent girls. She served her community as a Provincial Counselor and has been a pastoral associate in the Bronx and now in Wichita, KS.

Sr. Luella Dames, C.PP.S.
Sr. Luella is a Sister of the Most Precious Blood and serves as musician and liturgy director at the motherhouse of her community in O'Fallon, MO.

Rev. Steve Dos Santos, C.PP.S.
Fr. Steve was incorporated in 2002 and ordained a priest on May 20, 2006. He currently serves as associate pastor at St. Agnes Parish, Los Angeles, CA. Steve preaches in both English and Spanish.

Ms. Gerry Downs
Gerry Downs is the Liturgical Coordinator for St. Leo Parish in Sonoma, CA., and has been Director of Worship and Music, Director of RCIA, Religious Education Supervisor in other parishes, and given many retreats and days of prayer and reflection to parish and diocesan groups. She is a published poet, author and lyricist. She has been a Pastoral Associate and member of a regular parish preaching rotation. She holds a Masters Degree in Theological Studies from the Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, CA and a Doctor of Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation, IN. Gerry has given presentations and workshops on various aspects of Liturgy and Liturgical Ministries in many dioceses. She is the divorced mother of four grown children and grandmother of eight. She has been a Mission Preacher since 1994. Her most recent publication is Reflecting the Face of God: A Feminine Perspective on Preaching in the Catholic Church. (Windham Hall Press, 1998)

Sr. Virgine Elking, C.PP.S.
Sr. Virgine has been a Sister of the Precious Blood since 1947. After spending 32 years in Catholic education and administration., she changed careers and became a hospital chaplain. Her area of speciality was attending to the dying and helping families deal with grief. She also worked in a Level I trauma center where she spent many hours in the Emergency Room, Intensice Care Unit and Advanced Care Units. Although she is retired, she still ministers as a lecturer, preacher, spiritual director, counselor, and writer. She is involved in the Christian Initiation of Adults in her local parish in Dayton, OH. Occasionally she still volunteers at the hospital and nursing homes.

Sr. Karen Elliott, C.PP.S.
Sr. Karen is a Sister of the Precious Blood of Dayton, OH. She ministers as associate professor of religious studies at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, OH.

Sr. Rosemary Henrichs, A.S.C.
Sr. Rosemary is an Adorer of the Blood of Christ. After serving in pastoral ministry for a number of years, she now serves her community in the formation of future members.

Sr. Maria Hughes, A.S.C.
Sr. Maria currently has served the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in leadership and as director of novices. She has been a teacher and enjoys sharing stories of faith with others. She serves on the board of the Religious Formation Conference and is director of the Institute for Religious Formation at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Rev. Jeff Keyes, C.PP.S.
Fr. Jeff was incorporated in 1990 and ordained a priest in 1991. He has served as associate pastor and pastor, as well as vocation and formation director, and has been very active in Retreauvile (a program that helps couples in troubled marriages). He currently ministers as pastor of St. Edward Parish, Newark, CA.

Rev. Timothy Knepper, C.PP.S.
Fr. Tim was incorporated in 1999 and ordained in 2003. Since then he has served as associate pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Ottawa, OH.

Sr. Angela Laquet, A.S.C.
Sr. Angela grew up in Belleville, Illinois. She was active in her parish and in the Belleville Teens Encounter Christ program. Her volunteer experiences and faith development led her to discern her call to the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. She made her vows in 1998. She is currently engaged in ministry as an Occupational Therapist for St. Vincent Memorial Hospital and Home Care in Taylorville, Illinois. She resides with four other Adorers of the Blood of Christ there. She feels very blessed to be engaged in the ministry of Precious Blood Parish Mission.

Sr. Donna Liette, C.PP.S.
Sr. Donna is spiritual coordinator of the Glen at St. Joseph, a home for low-income single mothers and children. She served for twelve years as director of Mercy Manor, a residential facility in Dayton, OH for women being released from prison. She has also ministered as a teacher, principle, vocation director and campus minister.

Sr. Toni Longo, A.S.C.
Sr. Toni has served in education, in leadership in Adorers of the Blood of Christ, and is currently pastoral associate at St. Joseph Basilica, Alameda, CA.

Mr. Tony O'Malley
Tony O'Malley has been married to Debbie for 39 years and they live in Orlando, Florida. They have 3 children and 8 grandchildren, and one on the way. Tony and Debbie have been Companions of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood since 1991. Tony retired from Lockheed Martin Corp. in January 2006 after 26 years. He holds a Masters Degree in Religious Education from Loyola University New Orleans. He has given workshops on numerous topics including evangelization, laity in the Church, and fathers seminars. He is currently the Liaison for the Diocese of Orlando with the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program and is facilitating 2 learning groups in the program. He has also been very active in the Cursillo Movement holding positions on Diocesan, Regional and National Secretariat. Tony has been active in the Precious Blood Parish Missions since its inception in 2002.

Mrs. Arlene Pelzer
Arlene is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Cincinnati Province). She has served as a pastoral associate at her home parish, the Church of the Nativity, Longwood, FL. She is active in ministry with the diocese working with their mission in the Dominican Republic.

Mrs. Margaret Saliga
Margaret is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Cincinnati Province). She ministered as a junior high teacher for many years, and now coordinates adult faith formation for the Whiting/Robertdale Parish Cluster in northwest Indiana.

Mrs. Sharon Seifert
Sharon is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (Cincinnati Province). She served as director of the Christian Initiation of Adults at St. Andrew Parish, Orlando, FL until recently moving to Apopka, FL with her husband, Elmer.

Mrs. Ann Tucker
Ann is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood and has served on various committees in the community. Presently she is on the Formation Committee in the Kansas City Province. She served as the RCIA Director at St. James Church in Liberty, Missouri, for 5 years and presently is the coordinator for Small Christian Communities.

She is a graduate of New Wine, a three year lay ministry training program. She is a core team member of the Precious Blood Preaching Ministry and loves to preach and share her faith and her experience of God. Ann is a wife, a mother and a proud grandmother. She is also an active, successful real estate agent for an international company.