Director of Catechetical Ministries at Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
Springfield, Illinois Area
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- VLCFF Course Facilitator at University of Dayton
- Director of Catechetical Ministries at Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
- Past
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- Trinity Health Mission Fellow at Mercy Medical Center - Clinton
- Trinity Health Mission Fellow at St. Joseph's Healthcare
- Director of Instructional Technology at Aquinas Institute of Theology
- Director of Ministry in the Mountains/Admissions Associate at Aquinas Institute of Theology
- Education
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- Seattle Pacific University
- Aquinas Institute of Theology
- Quincy University
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Jonathan Sullivan’s Summary
I hold a BA in theology and pastoral ministry from Quincy University and a MA from Aquinas Institute of Theology. I work to strengthen diocesan catechetical programs, including the delivery of catechist training and the implementation of the National Directory for Catechesis.
I have made a number of presentations over the years on such topics as using technology in ministry, Catholics and the Bible, and the moral world of Harry Potter. I have also published several columns on healthcare ethics in the Michigan Catholic, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Jonathan Sullivan’s Specialties:
My interests include the use of technology in ministry; faith development in the family and across generations; healthcare ethics; and promoting an authentically Catholic understanding of the Scriptures.
Jonathan Sullivan’s Experience
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VLCFF Course Facilitator
University of Dayton
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
I facilitate online adult religious education courses through the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF).
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Director of Catechetical Ministries
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
(Religious Institutions industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
My department includes the offices of Catechesis; Worship and the Catechumenate; Youth and Young Adult Ministry; Social Concerns; Marriage and Family life; Ministry Formation; and Missions. I also serve on the Bishop's Cabinet.
Currently I am working with the Board of Catholic Education to revise our policy manual; guiding our offices in a study of the National Directory for Catechesis; preparing to revise our religious education curriculum guidelines; and preparing for the 2010 Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference. -
Trinity Health Mission Fellow
Mercy Medical Center - Clinton
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
July 2007 — June 2008 (1 year )
My second year in the Trinity Health fellowship program was served at Mercy Medical Center - Clinton, a 147-bed acute care facility in Clinton, Iowa. During this year I participated in Trinity Health's Foundations of Leadership program for emerging leaders; compiled a community needs assessment of Clinton County, Iowa; assisted with the 2008-2011 strategic plan; and conducted a mission assessment of the hospital.
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Trinity Health Mission Fellow
St. Joseph's Healthcare
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
June 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 1 month)
My first year in the Trinity Health fellowship program was served at the former St. Joseph's Healthcare (now Henry Ford Macomb Hospital), a 435-bed facility in Macomb County, Michigan.
Working closely with the hospital's leadership team I served as Chair of the Mission Assessment Steering Committee and prepared the hospital's mission assessment report; prepared an overview of the hospital for the local bishop; participated in the hospital's Acute Care Ethics Committee and the Archdiocese of Detroit's Advisory Committee on Healthcare Ethics; and assisted with the hospital's diversity, patient satisfaction and culture initiatives.
In preparation for a transfer of ownership to a non-Catholic system, I also conducted an inventory of all religious artwork and artifacts and participated in the Mission and Values Transition Team. -
Director of Instructional Technology
Aquinas Institute of Theology
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
June 2003 — June 2006 (3 years 1 month)
During my next three years working at Aquinas Institute I coordinated the schools online learning courses; facilitated a redesign of the institutional web site, including customized functionality; coordinated upgrades and the transfer of institutional technology during a move to new a facility; managed the institutional technology budget; and offered technology-related workshops for students, faculty and staff.
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Director of Ministry in the Mountains/Admissions Associate
Aquinas Institute of Theology
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
February 2001 — June 2003 (2 years 5 months)
During my first two years with Aquinas Institute I recruited, organized and directed Ministry in the Mountains (a Lily Endowment-funded reteat for college sophomores and juniors). This included budgeting for accomodations, travel expenses and other costs; securing faculty members for presentations and workshops; managing two graduate student assistants; and facilitating the selection of the attendees.
As part of my other duties I also maintained the institutional web site, managed the advertising budget and facilitated information gatherings for prospective students.
Jonathan Sullivan’s Education
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Seattle Pacific University
Trinity Health Foundations in Leadership program 2007 — 2008
A part of Trinity Health's leadership development program, Foundations in Leadership was an eight-month curriculum covering team management, organizational ethics, effective communication, finance and budgeting, human relations and other topics.
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Aquinas Institute of Theology
MA , Theology , 2000 — 2005
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Quincy University
BA , Theology and Pastoral Ministry, Summa Cum Laude , 1996 — 2000
- Activities and Societies:
- Campus Ministry, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, The Falcon (university newspaper), Honors Program, Student Senate, Circle K
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Jonathan Sullivan’s Groups:
National Catholic Educational Association
National Conference for Catechetical Leadership
Catholic Conference of Illinois - Religious Education Committee
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Jonathan Sullivan’s Honors:
Millennium Scholarship (Aquinas Institute of Theology, 2000)
Bonaventure Award (Quincy University, 2000)
Genevieve D. Cutrone Theology Scholarship (Quincy University, 1999)
American Bible Society Scholarly Achievement Award (1999)
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