EXCHANGE brings together experts in the field who are specialists in their unique perspectives of ministry with young people. Let’s face it! All of our contexts are different with diverse peoples, communities, cultures, circumstances, and economics. This is why we need YOU, an expert in your particular ministerial context to be at EXCHANGE. Are you ready to share your expertise at EXCHANGE?
Steve Angrisano is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Young and old alike embrace the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout his music and storytelling. Always rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness, Steve’s easy, honest style of ministry is born from who he is: a committed witness to the life and love of Jesus Christ.
Sr Nancy Usselmann, FSP is Director of Pauline Media Studies, a ministry of the Daughters of St Paul that encourages Media Mindfulness Catechesis for a lived discipleship. She is a writer, theologian, film/TV reviewer and author of Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ and A Sacred Look: Becoming Cultural Mystics. Sr Nancy has a Doctorate in Ministry from the Catholic University of America and a Master of Arts in Theology. With more than 30 years of experience as a media evangelizer, she guides Catholics to integrate their faith with their media use. When not sharing life with her Sisters in community, Sr Nancy is often seen around Hollywood on film panels, interviewing at red carpet premieres, attending international film festivals, and sharing the Sisters’ media spirituality with industry professionals.
Sister M. Karolyn Nunes entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in 2005. A native of Rhode Island, she is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville having received a BA in Theology with a concentration in Religious Education and a Masters in Catechetics and Evangelization. For over 20 years, she has worked in the field of catechetics and youth ministry in Tennessee, Illinois, New Jersey, and Kansas. She currently serves the community as vocation director which involves traveling to share her community’s charism of merciful love in parishes, schools, retreats, and conferences throughout the country. Nothing brings her more joy than to help the people that she encounters experience the joy and fullness of life that the Father desires for all of us in relationship with his son, Jesus.
Rhyan Ramirez, also known as Bro Rhy, is a dynamic speaker and mentor with over 20 years of ministry experience, from local parishes to national events. With over a decade of experience in adult mental health and as a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) educator, he brings a unique perspective to his work. His commitment to his personal and professional growth is re ected in his recent associate degree in Theology from Franciscan University and his current pursuit of a Bachelor’s in Professional Studies with a focus on Industrial Organizational Psychology. Bro Rhy is especially excited and grateful to be a coach for the NFCYM Accompaniment project, where he is guiding 10 parishes nationwide over a 3 year span, and as one of the instructors for the EQ Saints certificate program. Rooted in faith and compassion, his work aims to inspire others to live authentically and pursue their purpose in Christ.
Denise Utter is a coach, speaker, and writer who is currently serving as a consultant for non-profit organizations like the National Community of Catechetical Leaders and Vibrant Faith, and for individual dioceses and parishes. With over 30 years of experience in the fields of education and ministry, she loves exploring new possibilities in faith formation and parish engagement. She is the author of Engage Every Family: A Parish Guide to Integrated Faith Formation and Faith Talks, Prayers and Easy Activities for Raising Catholic Kids (Twenty Third Publications). She also has a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.Denise and her husband, Rob (both Augustinian Affiliates through the Midwest Order of Augustinians) have been married for over 35 years, and have three adult children, and two precious grandsons.
Charlie is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Owensboro. He was a youth minister for 13 years before serving in the diocese and has a Masters in Theology from Saint Meinrad. He is married with 2 children and his deepest desire is for young people to know their worth in Christ Jesus.
Cooper is a dynamic speaker, worship leader, and retreat facilitator who shares faith with honesty, humor, and passion. He draws on music, storytelling, and audience participation to help people recognize God’s presence in their lives. Over the past 20 years, Cooper has inspired youth and adults at conferences like NCYC, NCCYM, Catholic Heart Work Camp, and Steubenville – to name a few. He served four years in parish youth ministry and ten years in diocesan ministry, guiding young people and those who accompany them to live the Gospel.
His call to ministry began as a camp counselor, sparking his love for music and faith formation. Now Director of Strategic Partnerships for Newman Ministry, Cooper holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s in Pastoral Studies. He lives in Flower Mound, TX, with his wife Laura and their three sons, Eli, Keller, and Maximus.
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Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin
Diocesan Member
"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.
'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."
Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church
Associate Member
"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.
NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."
