Youth And Young Adult Ministry
The Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry team is part of the Auckland Diocese Pastoral Services Group. Our goal is to support young people and those in ministry as we continue leading them closer to the heart of Christ. We minister, accompany and provide support to leaders of parishes, community youth and young adult groups. We encourage and support effective programmes that engage, equip and empower youth to become active and committed members of the Catholic Church.
In a special way, we thank The Catholic Caring Foundation who support our ministry.
SAM BREBNER
Manager
Sam has been proud to call Auckland “home” since he began studying joint degrees in Theology and Law back in 2012. Over the past decade, he has participated in, led, and founded a number of youth ministry initiatives. In that time, he’s also become a husband and a dad! Sam is passionate about effective youth ministry and encouraging young people to be all God created them to be.
FELICITY MEIJER
Event & Engagement Coordinator
Felicity grew up in rural Auckland and she loves getting out in nature or going for a good roadie! Felicity is passionate about youth & young adult ministry and has served in a range of different contexts. Felicity studied at Laidlaw College and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Theology, majoring in Biblical Studies, which really gave her the opportunity to integrate theology and ministry. She looks forward to seeing how the Holy Spirit continues to work and to be a part of His plan!
ERIC DIPUTADO
Project & Music Coordinator
Born in the Philippines but moved and grew up in Wellington in ‘07, Eric is someone who’s deeply passionate about tech, music, and faith! With a degree and experience in Software Development, He felt a call to leave his old life behind, to drop his nets, and to pursue mission, youth ministry, and his Catholic faith more seriously. He believes that there is a hunger and desire in young people to know the name and story Jesus, and it is up to us, the young church, to be living witnesses and sharers of His great love story.
ELISA LAKAI
Youth Ministry Officer
What started off as a gentle tap on the shoulder to help out on certain youth nights, Elisa has grown a love and passion for ministry and has been more invested in her own faith journey as well as those around her. She believes that the world is changing and there is definitely a need, a hunger for Christ amongst our young people. Looking forward to seeing hearts burning for Jesus in the lives of our young people!
DANIEL STORY
Tertiary Lay Chaplain
Dan grew up in Central Hawkes Bay and has served in youth and young adult ministry in various degrees since 1999. Husband to Claire and father to five wonderful children, Dan worked in the international film and television industry for twenty-three years before feeling called to dedicate himself full time to church ministry. Dan is most passionate about the Catholic faith, music and making people laugh.
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Pompallier Diocesan Centre,
30 New Street,
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Maclaurin Chapel,
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