Staff

Bridget Farmer

Administrative Assistant (804) 622-5172 [email protected] Bridget earned her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts with a minor in History from Loyola Marymount University, and earned her master’s degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Theater Management and Education from Hollins University. Originally from California, Bridget first moved to Roanoke to obtain her master’s degree before […]

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Abby Taylor

Program & Marriage Preparation Coordinator (804) 622-5152 [email protected] Abby received her undergraduate degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech. She began working in the Office for Evangelization in 2022. She grew up in the Shenandoah Valley region where she spent her weekends and summers working on her family’s farm and vineyard. Her favorite

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Emily Jansen

Communications & Office Support Specialist (804) 622-5151 [email protected] In 2022, Emily graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with degrees in English and Conflict, Peace, and Social Justice with minors in Theology and Creative Writing. She was born and raised in the RVA area and returned after graduation to begin working with the Office of Communications

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Dan Harms

Associate Director for Marriage, Family, & Life (804) 622-5114 [email protected] Dan earned a degree in Organizational Communication from Purdue University then cofounded an itinerant music and speaking ministry. That ministry brought him to serve Catholic audiences in 46 states and six countries. In 2012 he moved to Richmond and became the Youth Minister at Saint

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Laura LaClair

Associate Director for Campus Ministry (804) 622-5162 [email protected] Laura received her undergraduate in a double major: Applied Mathematics and Government from William & Mary and masters in Pastoral Theology from Saint Joseph’s College. Her favorite bible verse is, “Stay sober and alert. You opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone

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Katie Yankoski

Associate Director for Youth & Young Adults (804) 622-5174 [email protected] Katie received her undergraduate degree in Music from UVA and her master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Santa Clara University. She has a three way tie for her favorite saint: Saint Catherine of Siena, Blessed Chiara Luce Badano, and Saint John Paul II. After working

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Andrew Waring

Director (804) 622-5209 [email protected] Andrew earned his bachelors degree in History from James Madison University and his master’s degree from Fordham University in Religious Education with a focus on Youth and Young Adult Ministry. After six years of campus ministry experience he began serving the Diocese of Richmond as the Associate Director for Campus Ministry

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