PMD Mission Statement

As the staff of the Pastoral Ministries Division, under the leadership of the Archbishop, we
collaboratively serve the pastoral needs of the parish, families, and people of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
We seek to integrate the Catholic faith with the rich cultures and traditions within New Mexico.
Inspired by the saving mission of Jesus Christ and the spirit of the Second Vatican Council,
we are committed to the work of evangelization by providing formation and resources,
leadership development, and opportunities for spiritual growth.

Because of the Gospel, the members of the Pastoral Ministries Division
adhere to the following Core Values:

1. Integrity: We strive to practice authentic and joyful Christian witness in all interactions with others.
2. Prayerful: Our work and actions are grounded in prayer, seeking deeper relationship with God and his
people as we persevere in the building of the Kingdom of God.
3. Service: We generously give to others as Christ gives to us. We strive to offer consistent, helpful resources for effective ministry to the people of God.
4. Dedication: Our commitment is to bring the love of Christ present to the lives of those we serve. We trust in hopeful expectation that all the faithful will be awakened to the power of their baptismal call.
5. Professionalism: As good stewards we know we are accountable and responsible to those who provide our resources. We value and respect what has been entrusted to us.

Hispanic Ministry

The Office of Hispanic Ministry promotes a welcoming attitude within parish communities towards all Hispanics, particularly those whose primary/preferred language is Spanish as well as newly-arrived immigrants. Immigrant Catholics rely on local parishes to remain connected to their religious roots and identity while they integrate into the society that receives them. Our office strives to find ways to promote active participation in parish life and ministries among Hispanics and Latinos, encouraging all to become an integral part of the community at large and sharing rich faith with others, for the mutual enrichment of the life of the Church.

Rocío González
Director
505-831-8152
rgonzalez@archdiosf.org
 
Elvia Becerra
Assistant
505-831-8147
ebecerra@archdiosf.org

Pastoral Planning and Evangelization

To provide support for the development, training and implementation of Parish Pastoral Councils and Parish Evangelization teams throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Acts as staff for Archdiocesan wide events and ministry programs such as Archdiocesan Assembly, Evangelization Conference, Eucharistic Congress, Men Under Construction, Women’s Day of Reflection and Tea, Summer Catholic Soccer League, Living the Eucharist, Awakening Faith, etc. Organizes and presents the Evangelization booth at Expo New Mexico.

Michelle Montez
Executive Director
505-831-8221
mmontez@archdiosf.org
 
Denise Frias
Executive Assistant
505-831-8165
dfrias@archdiosf.org
 

Executive Office of the Pastoral Ministries Division

The Executive Office of the Pastoral Ministries division oversees the day-to-day administrative functions and activities for service offered by the eleven ministry offices of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe (listed in this pamphlet). Our work is to serve parish ministries by providing training and formation, leadership development and opportunities for spiritual growth. As members of the Archbishop’s staff, we promote and help to implement the pastoral and theological priorities of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Our Executive Office continues to offer direct services to parishes in the areas of Pastoral Planning and Evangelization.

Michelle Montez
Executive Director
505-831-8221
mmontez@archdiosf.org
 
Denise Frias
Executive Assistant
505-831-8165
dfrias@archdiosf.org
 
Charla Becerra
Secretary
505-831-8151
cbecerra@archdiosf.org
 

Office of Worship

The Office of Worship serves you by providing formation and information, planning and implementation for the liturgical and devotional life of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.

Fabian Yañez
Director
505-831-8128
fyanez@archdiosf.org
 
Angela Flores
Assistant
505-831-8194
aflores@archdiosf.org
 
Maria Garcia
Secretary
505-831-8192
mgarcia@archdiosf.org
 

Youth and Young Adults

It is our goal through a Comprehensive Model of Ministry, to keep the Spirit of Christ alive in our youth, young adults, ministers and families. We strive to offer opportunities that will enlighten and expand the minds, hearts, and souls of all, such as retreats, trainings, faith sharing groups, prayer services and conferences. We especially seek to empower and to encourage our youth, young adults and ministers to continue growing in their Catholic faith and knowledge so that we may continue to build up the Catholic Church.

Bernadette Jaramillo (*Video Message*)
Director
505-831-8145
bjaramillo@archdiosf.org
 
Della Montaño
Secretary
505-831-8142
dmontano@archdiosf.org
 
Taylor Kingston (*Video Message*)
Middle School &
Young Adults Coordinator
505-831-8216
tkingston@archdiosf.org

Social Justice and Respect Life

The goals of the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are to make Catholics aware of the social teaching of the Church, to help facilitate action prompted by that awareness, to be a voice for the poor and the powerless and to be a resource to parishes as they develop Social Justice outreach. The Office is a collaborative partner with the other offices of the Pastoral Ministries Division.

Anne Avellone
Director
505-831-8167
aavellone@archdiosf.org
 
Janet Olmsted
Secretary
505-831-8205
jolmsted@archdiosf.org
 

Pastoral Outreach

The Office of Pastoral Outreach is responsible for overseeing and coordinating several ministries which include persons who are disabled, deaf, incarcerated, released from incarceration, struggling with substance abuse, in nursing homes, other residential facilities, returning veterans, seniors, the sick and the poor throughout the Archdiocese.

Deacon Robert Vigil (*Video Message*)
Director
505-831-8229
rvigil@archdiosf.org
 
Josephine War
Secretary
505-831-8174
jwar@archdiosf.org

Religious Education

The Office of Religious Education operates in the context of the ongoing evangelization and conversion process that is the goal of the Church for every Christian. We provide for pastors, homeschooling parents and pastoral teams, Catechetical Leaders, Catechists and leaders of Adult Faith Formation, leadership, enablement, support and coordination through which they may effectively grow in and find success in catechetical ministry. We strive to provide the encouragement, and challenge for continuing growth in vision, purpose and commitment for catechesis.

Sr. Edna Esquibel
Director
505-831-8127
mesquibel@archdiosf.org
 
Kathy M. Garcia
Secretary
505-831-8129
kgarcia@archdiosf.org
 

Native American Ministry

The Native American Ministry works to build strong Catholic leaders within the pueblos by bridging the two faith traditions together to create and nurture faithful members of the Church.

 
Shirley Zuni
Director
505-831-8104
szuni@archdiosf.org
 
Charla Becerra
Secretary
505-831-8151
cbecerra@archdiosf.org
 

Family Life

The mission of the Family Life Office is to enable families throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to model the love of God, as revealed in Sacred Scripture and expressed in the teachings and traditions of the Holy Catholic Church.

Beth Lukes (*Video Message*)
Director
505-831-8208
blukes@archdiosf.org
 
Yvette Duran
Secretary
505-831-8117
yduran@archdiosf.org

Ministry Resource Center (MRC)

The Ministry Resource Center serves all those in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe by making print, audio and visual resources available and by providing information regarding Catholic Faith and Ministry.
 
Deacon Keith Davis
Director
505-831-8187
kdavis@archdiosf.org
 
Rosalie Romero
Secretary
505-831-8179
rromero@archdiosf.org
 

Formation for Christian Service

Our goal is to assist the parishes of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in providing opportunities for THEOLOGICAL and SPIRITUAL FORMATION and SKILLS FOR MINISTRY for all adult Catholics, especially those involved in some aspect of ecclesial ministry or Christian service in the world.

Deacon Keith Davis
Director
505-831-8187
kdavis@archdiosf.org
 
Rosalie Romero
Secretary
505-831-8179
rromero@archdiosf.org

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