DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL SERVICES/
DEACON LIFE AND MINISTRY

Deacon Dave Illingworth

DIRECTOR OF CATECHESIS
AND EVANGELIZATION

Deacon Dave Illingworth

DIRECTOR OF CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION

Deacon Tom Dickinson

DIRECTOR OF PRISON/JAIL &
CARE FACILITY MINISTRY

Deacon Cliff Donnelly

DIRECTOR OF RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY

Julie Bailey

The Office of Pastoral Services leads the diocesan efforts for Deacon Life and Ministry, Catechesis and Evangelization, Child and Youth Protection, Prison and Jail, Care Facility and Respect Life Ministries.

• Catechesis and Evangelization

  Empowering young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
   

  • Catechist Formation and Certification

    This Certificate Program has been developed for the Directors and Coordinators of formation programs within the Diocese of Colorado Springs, whether full or part time staff or volunteer.
     

    Sacramental Preparation Policies

• Child and Youth Protection

  The history of our own diocese reflects a determination to do everything in our power to prevent exploitation of our children and youth.
   

• Ministry at Care Facilities

  The Diocese of Colorado Springs provides pastoral care to Catholics living in long-term care facilities.
   

• Office of Permanent Diaconate

  The Permanent Diaconate was restored as an active and stable ministry in the Church by the Second Vatican Council. The deacon, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy Orders, is constituted as a sacred minister of the Church, working under the direction of the Diocesan Bishop and cooperatively with the Presbyterate of the Diocese.
   

• Prison and Jail Ministry

  Our primary mission is to bring the love and mercy of God to all we meet. We offer hope to those who may be in chaos as we treat the incarcerated with dignity. Our services are both liturgical and sacramental.
   

• <Respect Life

  Organizes and promotes events that foster a greater understanding of the church's teachings to respect life in all its phases.