Office Of Catechesis and Evangelization                                                          

“Go, therefore, and make disciples…teaching them
to observe all that I have commanded you.”
Matthew 28:19-20

The Mission of the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization

The Office of Catechesis and Evangelization assists the Bishop, the chief teacher of the Diocese, in planning, implementing and evaluating evangelization and catechetical programs for families, children, adolescents and adults.  These initiatives of formation are to foster and guide the work of handing on the rich treasure of the Catholic Faith, which leads to knowing and loving Jesus Christ and serving Him by serving our neighbor.

In conjunction with this mission, the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization conducts training programs and offers support for parish and deanery directors or coordinators of religious education.  It also assists in training school teachers and catechists in the use of the Diocesan Religion Curriculum.  The Office maintains the curriculum library containing reference and audiovisual resources as well as coordinates the Diocesan Religion Certification Program.

Finally, the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization oversees the work of Hmong Ministry and Ministry to Persons with Special Needs.

 Contact Information:

Office of Catechesis and Evangelization Diocese of La Crosse                                     3710 East Avenue South P.O. Box 4004 La Crosse, WI  54602-4004   Telephone:  (608) 791-2658 Fax: (608) 788-7709
Ann C. Lankford, M.A., Director alankford@dioceseoflacrosse.com
Boua Neng Yang, Hmong Catechist byang@dioceseoflacrosse.com   Susan Skemp, Secretary and Audio Visual Librarian sskemp@dioceseoflacrosse.com   Diane Hietpas, Diocesan Consultant – Ministry for Persons with Special Needs (MPSN)