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Who We Are

Family Ministries works to strengthen marriage and families by coordinating programs and ministries of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, while serving as a resource to families, ministers, and parish staffs. We respond to the needs of today's families. While we are proud of our Catholic identity, our ministry is ecumenical in nature and open to everyone. Staff members are available to work with parish staff to help build effective ministry for families.

Where we are

Family Ministries Office
Archdiocese of Chicago
3525 S. Lake Park Avenue
Chicago IL 60653-1402
Phone: 312.534.8351
Marriage Preparation: 312.534.8201
Orders: 312.534.8340
Fax: 312.534.3858

Our Staff

 


Frank Hannigan
Director
312.534.8351


Elsie Radtke
Associate Director
Divorce and Annulment Support Ministries Coordinator
312.534.8353


Valentin Araya-Mesen
 
Associate Director
Hispanic Family Ministry Coordinator 
312.534.8240


Maria Garcia
Natural Family Planning Coordinator
312.534.8273

Kim Hagerty
Editor and Writer
Media Ministry Coordinator
312.534.8350

Laura Palafox 
Website Coordinator
312.534.8381


Betty Araya
Family Bridges Community Liaison
312.534.1002

 

 

Hilda Sustaita
Office Coordinator
Family Bridges Team Coordinator
 312.534.8272

Maryvel Torres
Divorce and Annulment Support Ministry in Spanish
Discovery Coordinator
312.534.8202

Margie Luberda
  NFP in Polish Coordinator 
Ministry Assistant
312.534.8225

Gema Ramirez
PreCana Coordinator

312.534.8201

 
Fatima Macias
Ministry Assistant
Family Bridges Team Assistant
 312.534.8340