Who We Are

The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charity organization. All donations are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the full extent allowed by law.  Our Tax ID # is 46-0590070.

EMMAUS MINISTRY FOUNDERS

  • Charley and Diane Monaghan, parents of Paul
  • Fr. David Convertino, OFM
  • Br. John Maganzini, OFM

EMMAUS PARENT COMPANIONS

Emmaus Parent Companions are parents whose children have died and who believe that “It is in consoling that we are consoled.” They are all actively involved in helping to bring this ministry to sites outside of Boston and New England. Included are the following:

  • Claire and Steve Michlovitz, parents of David
  • Barbara Murray, mother of Melissa
  • Barbara and Rocco Favuzzi, parents of Dan
  • Denise Carlucci, mother of Nicholas
  • Genevieve Baudin, mother of Ashleigh
  • Marianne Gouveia, mother of Eric
  • Caroline and Peter Bertozzi, father and step mother of Nick
  • Ed & June Cesa, parents of Tonya
  • Kit Miller, mother of Kathryn
  • Mary Lou Wender, mother of Samantha
  • Karen Kornegay, mother of Dylan
  • Lois Diamond, mother of Eric
  • Marianne Gouveia, mother of Eric
  • Tricia and Tom O’Brien, parents of Marisol

RETREAT TEAM COMPANIONS

Retreat Team Companions are Catholic Clergy, Religious Brothers and Sisters, Diocesan Staff, and certified Spiritual Directors who have a particular interest in this ministry. All Retreat Team Companions keep us and our children in prayer throughout the year. Also, throughout the year they serve on teams at various locations either directly or indirectly.

Currently included are the following:

  • Deacon Jim Greer, Director, Bereavement, Archdiocese of Boston
  • Fr. Jurgen Liias, Medford, MA
  • Dr. Kathy Wither, Office of Family Life, Archdiocese of New York
  • Susan DiSisto, Office of Family Life, Archdiocese of New York
  • Michael F. School,  EVP, Catholic Leadership Institute
  • Harley McDevitt, Director, Pastoral Care Ministry, Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany NY
  • Carla Ferrando-Bowling, Director, Family Life Office, Archdiocese of Washington, DC
  • Eva Hernandez, Program Coordinator for Ministry of Consolation, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
  • James Schulte. Family Life Director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Amarillo, Texas
  • Fr. Miguel Gonzalez, Rector , St James Cathedral, Orlando FL
  • Justin Reyes, Director of Family Evangelization, Diocese of Victoria, TX
  • Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Fr. Dennis Schuelkens, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV
  • Patrice Fitzpatrick, Pastoral Associate, Stoneham, MA
  • Karen Bing, St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, Hartford, CT
  • Fr. Thomas Hartle, OFM, Butler, NJ
  • Brian Caldwell, Director of Family Life Ministries, Archdiocese of Newark
  • Bernadette Tellez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
  • Beth Rapoza, sister of Paul, Arlington, MA