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Office of Pastoral Formation
- What This Office Does. . .
  
  The Office of Pastoral Formation builds up parishes, missions, and schools in the many areas of direct ministry and service they offer to the People of God. To help accomplish this goal, this office:
  
  Accompanies ministers as they meet the needs of the People of God in their care;
  
  Supports parishes and missions by providing resources and formation for leaders, assisting with planning, and helping craft direction for ministries;
  
  and Celebrates the mysteries of God with pastorates through days of spiritual renewal, retreats, and opportunities for pastorates to praise God together.
- Discipleship Formation for Lay Leaders
- Ministerio Hispano
- Ongoing Adult Formation
- Marriage Accompaniment
- Faith Formation for Youth
- Youth Ministry
- Catholic Schools Network
- Young Adult Ministry
Upcoming Formation Events for Lay Ministers
- Living Our Baptism Each Day: A Mini-Retreat
  
  Thursday, June 3, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  
  This one-hour retreat experience will be an opportunity to focus on how our shared Baptism continues to influence our lives. To register for this chance to remember Who and Whose we are, please complete this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5T97TN.
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  Summer Scripture Conference
  
  Sunday, June 20
  
  The University of Saint Mary of the Lake will offer their summer scripture conference through online and in-person experiences this year. The University has invited leading scholars in various scientific and theological fields to guide learning on the relationship between Sacred Scripture and scientific reasoning. To learn more or sign up, visit: https://usml.edu/event/summer-scripture-conference/.
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- Director of Pastoral Formation
  
  Joe Wotawa completed his Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy, with a minor in Sociology, at Saint Louis University. After completing his undergraduate degree, Joe taught Theology and English at a Catholic high school in Saint Louis, Missouri, while also serving as a campus minister, Assistant Director of Service, and a volleyball coach. During his time teaching, Joe also served in faith formation at his local parish, planned and assisted with parish social outreach, and served in school governance for area Catholic schools.
  
  After three years of teaching, Joe completed his Master of Divinity at Santa Clara University. During this time, Joe helped his parish transition to a new model of preparation for Confirmation in accord with directions from the Archdiocese of San Francisco and offered spirituality sessions at an area non-profit.
  
  Joe is grateful to serve the Church in Wyoming and to work with committed Catholics from across the state. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, camping, running, playing soccer, and photogprahy. Joe worships with his fiancée, Sandra, at St. Paul's Newman Center in Laramie.