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John Rinaldo

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John Rinaldo

Quarterly Lecturer, Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries

Curriculum Vitae (CV)


I am a national trainer, writer, and podcaster having presented at the National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry, National Catholic Youth Conference, the Religious Education Congress, and many other regional and local conferences.

I bring a wide swath of knowledge, having worked in full-time ministry since 2000. I've worked in such diverse settings as a parish administrator, the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of San Jose, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and as a parish youth and young adult ministry coordinator.

During that time, I also served four years on the Board of Director’s for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry as chair and second-vice chair.

I have a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree in Leadership and Organization Development from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry from Santa Clara University.

I have been married to my wife, Rosie, since 2008. We have two daughters and one son. We live in Las Vegas, NV.

Courses

CATE 213  Faith, Youth, and Culture

YMIN 220 - Evangelization and Discipleship

YMIN 222 - Reimagining Young Adult Ministry