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Allan F. Wright, M.A.
Academic Dean for Evangelization

awright@patersondiocese.org
Allan Wright has a wide range of Catholic educational experience on both high school and college levels which have prepared him for the responsibility to ensure that all of the courses at St. Paul Inside the Walls are consistent with the magisterial teaching of the Catholic Church. In addition, he teaches courses on scripture and oversees the “evangelizing element” of all other presentations. He is the published author of three books on scripture and holds a MA in Theology from Immaculate Conception Seminary. His work at the Center is testament to his belief that “evangelization is bringing the good news of Jesus to every person in every situation.”

Philip Russo, M.Div.
Consultant

prusso@patersondiocese.org
In his forty years of experience in teaching theology and working with the younger generation, Philip Russo has gained the insight which enables him to provide training, guidance, and counsel for parish youth ministers. He instructs them to understand that Catholics must by word and deed give Gospel testimony to all the groups that they might encounter including believers, cultural Catholics, and strangers to the faith. He holds an undergraduate degree in classical languages and a M.Div. in pastoral ministry.

Ginger Kamenitzer
Program Director for Evangelization

gkamenitzer@patersondiocese.org
As the first employee of St. Paul Inside the Walls, Ginger Kamenitzer knows its unique story of development. She brings this knowledge to fruition in her position as coordinator of planning, scheduling, and executing Center programs. Ms. Kamenitzer has done both undergraduate and graduate work in education, and she has thirty years teaching experience in math, science, and religion. Her present work in evangelization is a means of inviting others home to the Church.

Ivannia Vega-McTighe, Ph.D. Candidate
Associate Academic Dean of Evangelization

imvega@patersondiocese.org
Ivannia Vega-McTighe has had fifteen years of experience in the fields of youth ministry, Hispanic ministry, catechesis, and pre-Cana. She utilizes this background in her present work as Diocesan coordinator of the Lay Ministry Leadership Formation and Religious Education Endowments. She is currently a doctoral candidate in art history at Rutgers University and has been published in an exhibit catalogue at the Museum of Biblical Art. She believes that sacred art can communicate the Gospel to its viewers and contribute greatly to evangelization.

Pat Terranella
Evangelization Information Coordinator

pterranella@patersondiocese.org
With over a decade of experience in the Diocesan Evangelization Office, Pat Terranella brings her communication skills to St. Paul Inside the Walls. She undertakes the mission of evangelization by sharing with parishes, welcoming guests, and explaining the work of the Center. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross and a vocational background in proofreading and copyediting.