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SUSAN NYE-BROTHERS

Royal Oak,MI

Summary

Compassionate and seasoned professional in directing religious activities and education, with a proven background in developing and implementing faith-based programs that foster community engagement and spiritual growth. Skilled in leadership, team building, and curriculum development to meet diverse needs. Successfully enhanced participation rates and facilitated impactful community outreach initiatives, demonstrating strong communication and organizational abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Ministry Director

LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL DETROIT
Detroit, MI
02.2021 - Current

I developed and am currently instructing Honors Theology IV Senior Capstone; Catholic Social Teaching, utilizing Ignatian pedagogy and Church teaching.

Facilitate liturgical services with faculty, staff, and students.

Provide essential training for effective liturgical and Eucharistic service execution.

Coordinate and execute grade-specific retreats, including Kairos.

Coordinate, write, and execute biannual faculty/staff retreats.

Identify and mentor student leaders, particularly Kairos seniors and juniors.

Coordinate all Christian service opportunities, including senior service, and all community days of service.

Offer monthly Ignatian Formation Sessions to faculty, staff, and administration.

Partner with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.

Offer pastoral care to students, faculty, and staff.

High School Theology Teacher, Campus Minister

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
Bloomfield Hills, MI
02.2021 - 07.2023

I taught high school theology for grades 9-11, per core RSCJ/Ignatian pedagogy, and church beliefs.

Facilitated liturgical services with faculty, staff, and students.

Provided essential training for effective liturgical and Eucharistic service execution.

Coordinated and executed grade-specific retreats.

I wrote, coordinated, and executed biannual faculty and staff retreats.

Identified and mentored student leaders.

Offer monthly RSCJ Formation Sessions to faculty, staff, and administration.

Offer pastoral care to students, faculty, and staff.

Coordinated all activities in the chapel, including weddings.

Adult Faith Formation Director

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH
Lake Orion, MI
08.2016 - 10.2021

RCIA Director.

Small Group Study Coordinator and Facilitator

Lenten Observance Coordinator.

Lead Member of the Refugee Resettlement Committee (NOCP).

Retreat Coordinator and Facilitator.

Group Facilitator Trainer.

Coordinator and Script Writer, Advent by Candlelight.

Adult Confirmation Formation Coordinator.

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Marriage Tribunal

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTETOWN
Charlottetown, Canada
09.2014 - 08.2016

Assisted the Chancellor and Canon/Tribunal Lawyer in all matters related to the Chancery office, and matters within the Tribunal office, including conducting annulment interviews.

Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) Coordinator for Private Refugee Sponsorship

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTETOWN
Charlottetown, Canada
09.2014 - 08.2016

I assisted the office of our Diocesan Bishop as the Coordinator for Private Refugee Sponsorship for the Diocese.

Chaired a specially designated committee to coordinate efforts in the private sponsorship of refugees.

The diocese partnered with ten constituent groups/co-sponsors who, in a joint effort, privately sponsor refugees from across the globe.

Diocesan designate and liaison with constituency groups.

Built successful partnerships for private refugee sponsorship with constituency groups and PEI's Newcomers' Association.

A major accomplishment was the sponsorship of roughly 200 Syrian refugees, which was an increase of the Diocese's annual sponsorship allocation tenfold.

Pastoral Associate

ST. BENEDICT PASTORAL UNIT
PE, Canada
09.2009 - 08.2016

I assisted the parish priest with his duties.

I sat and chaired various parish and unit councils.

RCIA Co-Director.

Visitation to ill parishioners.

Director of Religious Education.

Retreat Coordinator and Facilitator.

Youth Group Minister/Coordinator.

Spearhead of Adult Faith Formation.

Supported the parish priest in all initiatives for the four individual parishes.

Diocesan Coordinator, Diocese of Charlottetown

STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC YOUTH CONFERENCE
PE, Canada
07.2008 - 08.2013

Organized diocesan-wide youth group participation in the Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference in Halifax, NS, covering 33 parishes, and numerous youth ministers.

Youth Group Coordinator

ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY CHAPEL
Auburn Hills, MI
09.2005 - 11.2006

Outreach Coordinator for the Youth Group.

Duties included, but were not limited to, our Giving Tree Project, 30 Hour Famine Project, and caring for teaching at scheduled evening meetings.

Education

Graduate - Pastoral Associates Program

Diocese of Charlottetown
Charlottetown, PE
06.2009

Associates of Arts - Ministry

Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Detroit, MI
05.2006

Advocate/Procurator Designate -

Archdiocese of Detroit - Marriage Tribunal

Skills

Deep theological knowledge

Pastoral Care and Counseling

Liturgical planning

Engaging teaching methods

Curriculum development

Relationship building

Mentorship and discipleship

Teamwork and collaboration

Retreat planning

Crisis management

Volunteer Experience

  • SAH COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER, The Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association
  • Ministerial Advisory Council Member, Charlottetown, PE
  • Chair/Co-Founder, AFTERSHOCK Youth Centre, Cardigan, PE
  • Committee Chair, IRAQI REFUGEE COMMITTEE, Charlottetown, PE
  • Board of Directors Member, UPPER ROOM HOSPITALITY MINISTRY, Charlottetown, PE
  • Volunteer, UPPER ROOM SOUP KITCHEN, Charlottetown, PE
  • Young Adult Ministry Core Team Member, ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY PARISH, Auburn Hills, MI
  • Volunteer/Team Secretary, PBJ OUTREACH, Detroit, MI

Related Employment

  • Diocesan Coordinator, STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC YOUTH CONFERENCE, PE, Canada, 07/01/08, 08/01/13
  • Diocesan Coordinator, YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT, PE, Canada, 02/01/09, 03/01/10
  • Diocesan Coordinator, YOUTH RALLY, PE, Canada, 05/01/10

Career Experience

  • Campus Minister, LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL DETROIT, Detroit, MI, 02/01/21, 07/01/23
  • Upper School Theology Teacher, Campus Minister, Chapel and Wedding Coordinator, ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 02/01/21, 07/01/23
  • Adult Faith Formation Director, ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, Lake Orion, MI, 08/01/16, 10/01/21
  • Pastoral Associate, ST. BENEDICT PASTORAL UNIT, PE, Canada, 09/01/09, 08/01/16
  • Director of Religious Education - Grades 1-8, OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION, Stratford, PE, 09/01/15, 06/01/16
  • Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Marriage Tribunal, DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTETOWN, Charlottetown, PE, 09/01/14, 08/01/16
  • Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) Coordinator for Private Refugee Sponsorship, DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTETOWN, Charlottetown, PE, 09/01/14, 08/01/16
  • Youth Group Coordinator, ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY CHAPEL, Auburn Hills, MI, 09/01/05, 11/01/06

Affiliations

The most honorable position I have ever been blessed with is being a mother. My daughter is a junior at Loyola University Chicago, and her entry into my life has shaped me in unimaginable ways. I also have a deep passion for social justice, inter-faith dialogue, and the plight of refugees and asylum seekers.

Timeline

Campus Ministry Director

LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL DETROIT
02.2021 - Current

High School Theology Teacher, Campus Minister

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
02.2021 - 07.2023

Adult Faith Formation Director

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH
08.2016 - 10.2021

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Marriage Tribunal

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTETOWN
09.2014 - 08.2016

Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) Coordinator for Private Refugee Sponsorship

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTETOWN
09.2014 - 08.2016

Pastoral Associate

ST. BENEDICT PASTORAL UNIT
09.2009 - 08.2016

Diocesan Coordinator, Diocese of Charlottetown

STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC YOUTH CONFERENCE
07.2008 - 08.2013

Youth Group Coordinator

ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY CHAPEL
09.2005 - 11.2006

Graduate - Pastoral Associates Program

Diocese of Charlottetown

Associates of Arts - Ministry

Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Advocate/Procurator Designate -

Archdiocese of Detroit - Marriage Tribunal
SUSAN NYE-BROTHERS