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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 eighth year as Director of the Newman Center. Over the past year, we have been blessed with a new Chaplain, Fr. Innocent Subiza who will continue as Chaplain in 2010-2011. The continued 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, 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. We have two children – Seth (age 33) is a commercial fisherman in western Alaska and daughter Erin (age 30) 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. How 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 presiding at 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
Rose Costello
Vanessa Quesada
Alysha McCarry
"What you are is GOD's gift to you. What you become is your gift to GOD."
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