Parishes welcome nine new catechetical leaders for 2026-2027 year

Nine men and women are beginning new leadership roles in parishes across the Diocese of Trenton for the 2026-2027 catechetical year. These assignments follow the official start of the year on Sept. 15.

In Little Egg Harbor, Lauren Cittadino becomes the parish catechetical leader at St. Theresa Parish after assisting with first-grade classes last year. Tracy Craig, who previously served as a catechist for 16 years at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Marlton, is the new parish catechetical leader there, succeeding Jessica Donohue.

Deacon Anthony Cullen is the new parish catechetical leader and director of faith formation at St. Benedict Parish in Holmdel. He previously worked in religious education and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Guadalupe Marin will serve as the parish catechetical leader at Mother of Mercy Parish in Asbury Park, drawing on her experience teaching Spanish-speaking students in Toms River and second-grade students in Lakewood.