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Career Staff
Chaplain - Father Innocent Subiza
I was ordained priest in 2001 and worked in a parish as a parochial vicar for two years and then as pastor for one year before moving to the USA in September 2004. I enjoy my vocation as a priest and I am very happy to be assigned at the Davis Newman Center. I look forward to meeting you all. God bless you. Director - Deacon Clark Goecker
I am beginning my ninth year as Director of the Newman Center. The vitality and enthusiasm of the students and those who call the Newman Center their spiritual home is very exciting and hopeful. I look forward to working with our new student staff (three are returning staff members), Fr. Innocent, our Chaplain, Ellie Wright, our Administrative Assistant and our community of faith in the coming academic year. Being at the Newman Center offers me a wonderful opportunity for ministry – a ministry that has grown stronger and more worthwhile each year. And, I think it keeps me young, well sort of!!! I was ordained a Permanent Deacon in June of 2000 after working thirty-four years for the League of California Cities in various management positions. Deacons are part of the clergy of the Church, but we are permitted to be married. I am married to Janet Gift who owns a business here in Davis and loves her garden, chickens and bees. We have two children – Seth (age 34) is a commercial fisherman in western Alaska and lives in Portland. Our daughter, Erin (age 31) lives near Seattle and is a medical researcher for the University of Washington. In November 2010, Erin and Wes had their first child, Miles – our first grandchild. Very exciting!!!!!! Before being assigned to the Newman Center, I was very active at St. James Parish here in Davis. I am still involved in some parish activities including baptisms, marriages and preaching. I also assist people with marriage annulment cases in the Church. My educational background has been greatly influenced by the Jesuits – BA degree from the University of San Francisco, a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University and a Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans. My theology is grounded in the Jesuit spirituality of "finding God in all things, listening with a discerning heart, choosing to live for the greater glory of God." I hope you will spend some time checking out our web site and I invite you to visit us here at the Newman Center. Stop by to say hello, or feel free to call or email. Peace! Administrative Assistant - Ellie Wright
I am starting my second year at Newman Center. I have greatly enjoyed working with the students and staff all who have made me feel welcome. I live in Woodland with Jeff, my husband of 37 years. We are members of Holy Rosary parish and active in various ministries. We have three children. Annie (33) and her husband, Chris, live in Lakewood, CA and are the parents of our granddaughters, Elisa (4) and Lauren (2 months). They both work for the State of California. Our son, Jack (30) is a UCD graduate, lives in Woodland and is program director at Summer House in Woodland. Sarah (23) is entering the credential program at UC Riverside this year. I am looking forward to meeting all the new students and welcoming back those returning for another year. Jillian Frediani
Amanda Veatch
Alysha McCarry
"Faith isn't the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It's simply taking GOD at His Word and taking the next step." "What you are is GOD's gift to you. What you become is your gift to GOD." "Be prepared at all times for the gifts of GOD and be always ready for new ones. For GOD is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive." Megan Richter
Jeff Campbell
I became involved at Newman because a former staff member, Rose Costello, invited me to join the freshman faith group. Although I was the only guy, I ended up getting a lot out of it. In my second year, I became a co-leader (with Kaitlin Grenda) of that same faith group, became an Assistant Minister at some Masses, attended discussions at Newman on "Reducing Your Carbon Footprint." I’m on student staff this year because I really love my Catholic Faith, sharing my faith, and helping others to grow spirituality. My position is Faith Formation because I love the church small groups that have been so beneficial in my life for the last two years. In them, you can share things you are dealing with in confidence AND learn about our faith WHILE developing great friendships! If you aren’t in one, ask me about it and I can help find one that you’ll love as much as I love mine! :) I’m REALLY excited about this year at Newman because we are having a renaissance! We are growing and increasing the amount of things students can learn about and participate in. You are definitely in the right place at the right time this year at Newman! |
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