Patrick Giguere
Patrick grew up in Cornwall, Ontario. He obtained a degree in Humanities from Our Lady Seat of Wisdom in Ontario before pursuing a priestly vocation with the Legionaries of Christ. During his 9 years of formation he studied humanities again in Cheshire, CT, philosophy at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and completed 4 years of internship in Philadelphia and Toronto helping with spiritual formation, retreats, leadership training and youth ministry. The theme of the New Evangelization has been a theme of constant interest to him as well as spiritual theology, biblical theology and parish renewal. He currently serves on the Cathedral Parish council as chair and Parish Renewal Guide bringing the Divine Renovation philosophy of renewal and a passion for evangelization to the Cathedral Community.
Patrick grew up in Cornwall, Ontario. He obtained a degree in Humanities from Our Lady Seat of Wisdom in Ontario before pursuing a priestly vocation with the Legionaries of Christ. During his 9 years of formation he studied humanities again in Cheshire, CT, philosophy at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and completed 4 years of internship in Philadelphia and Toronto helping with spiritual formation, retreats, leadership training and youth ministry. The theme of the New Evangelization has been a theme of constant interest to him as well as spiritual theology, biblical theology and parish renewal. He currently serves on the Cathedral Parish council as chair and Parish Renewal Guide bringing the Divine Renovation philosophy of renewal and a passion for evangelization to the Cathedral Community.
Jim Anderson
Jim Anderson currently serves as the Directory of Missionary Discipleship Formation for the Diocese of Saint John, New Brunswick. With Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Catholic Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, he has been active in Catholic education and the apostolate to young adults and families for over thirty-five years. Jim is passionate about accompanying people into a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ in the Church and inspiring and encouraging the lay faithful to accept their baptismal call to collaboration and co-responsibility for the mission of the Church in the New Evangelization.
Jim Anderson currently serves as the Directory of Missionary Discipleship Formation for the Diocese of Saint John, New Brunswick. With Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Catholic Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, he has been active in Catholic education and the apostolate to young adults and families for over thirty-five years. Jim is passionate about accompanying people into a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ in the Church and inspiring and encouraging the lay faithful to accept their baptismal call to collaboration and co-responsibility for the mission of the Church in the New Evangelization.
Lino Ramirez
Lino is a Venezuelan-born Canadian whose life reflects a profound passion for faith formation and prayer. After 20 years in Alberta and seven in California, he relocated to Fredericton six months ago. As a parishioner at St. Dunstan's Church, part of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Lino serves as a catechist, guiding grade 9 students toward Confirmation and fostering their spiritual growth. At GE HealthCare, where he works professionally, Lino actively participates in the Faith Work Forum, a ministry that shares the Christian faith in the workplace. His dedication to apostolic action is evident in his leadership history, including supporting his wife, Marlene, as she founded the 40 Days for Life chapter in Concord, California, a pro-life prayer initiative aiding pregnant mothers in need. In Alberta, he led the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, organising prayer groups, facilitating Life in the Spirit seminars, and offering prayer ministry to deepen encounters with the Holy Spirit. Lino also served as a youth leader, walking alongside young people in their journey to know Jesus more
intimately.
Lino is a Venezuelan-born Canadian whose life reflects a profound passion for faith formation and prayer. After 20 years in Alberta and seven in California, he relocated to Fredericton six months ago. As a parishioner at St. Dunstan's Church, part of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Lino serves as a catechist, guiding grade 9 students toward Confirmation and fostering their spiritual growth. At GE HealthCare, where he works professionally, Lino actively participates in the Faith Work Forum, a ministry that shares the Christian faith in the workplace. His dedication to apostolic action is evident in his leadership history, including supporting his wife, Marlene, as she founded the 40 Days for Life chapter in Concord, California, a pro-life prayer initiative aiding pregnant mothers in need. In Alberta, he led the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, organising prayer groups, facilitating Life in the Spirit seminars, and offering prayer ministry to deepen encounters with the Holy Spirit. Lino also served as a youth leader, walking alongside young people in their journey to know Jesus more
intimately.
Steve Horsley
Steve is from Our Lady of Peace Parish in Fredericton, NB. He is an active leader in adult faith formation and men’s faith initiatives in the Fredericton region. Through personal witness and reflection, he shares how Christ has been at work in his life amid family responsibilities, professional demands, and his own response to the call to holiness. He is currently in his third year in the Diocese of Saint John’s Permanent Diaconate Formation Program, preparing for potential ordination as a permanent Deacon. He is a proud father of four, and a new grandfather.
Steve is from Our Lady of Peace Parish in Fredericton, NB. He is an active leader in adult faith formation and men’s faith initiatives in the Fredericton region. Through personal witness and reflection, he shares how Christ has been at work in his life amid family responsibilities, professional demands, and his own response to the call to holiness. He is currently in his third year in the Diocese of Saint John’s Permanent Diaconate Formation Program, preparing for potential ordination as a permanent Deacon. He is a proud father of four, and a new grandfather.
Jimy Beltran
Jimy is a Catholic husband and father who serves as a Program Advisor with Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service, supporting wildfire prevention and community resilience efforts across Canada. Grounded in his Catholic faith, he is actively involved in parish and young-adult ministry through the Catholic Young Adults of Fredericton, helping lead initiatives centered on prayer, formation, and service. Jimy has also worked with non-profit organizations across the Americas on community-based projects and has supported early-stage start-ups as they scale their impact. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from St. Thomas University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from McGill University. Across both his professional and community work, Jimy seeks to build with purpose, addressing pressing societal challenges while remaining faithful to the call to serve God and neighbor.
Jimy is a Catholic husband and father who serves as a Program Advisor with Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service, supporting wildfire prevention and community resilience efforts across Canada. Grounded in his Catholic faith, he is actively involved in parish and young-adult ministry through the Catholic Young Adults of Fredericton, helping lead initiatives centered on prayer, formation, and service. Jimy has also worked with non-profit organizations across the Americas on community-based projects and has supported early-stage start-ups as they scale their impact. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from St. Thomas University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from McGill University. Across both his professional and community work, Jimy seeks to build with purpose, addressing pressing societal challenges while remaining faithful to the call to serve God and neighbor.
Fr. Daren Bryk
Fr Daren Bryk, CC. is a priest with the Companions of the Cross, marking 25 years of ordained ministry. He has served and ministered at three parishes, at three universities, and with the Legion of Mary as spiritual director of different regional councils and as chaplain for Companions of the Cross Lay Associates. Fr. Daren has been certified as a spiritual director and enjoys reading, exercising, and playing Christian praise and worship music on guitar.
Fr Daren Bryk, CC. is a priest with the Companions of the Cross, marking 25 years of ordained ministry. He has served and ministered at three parishes, at three universities, and with the Legion of Mary as spiritual director of different regional councils and as chaplain for Companions of the Cross Lay Associates. Fr. Daren has been certified as a spiritual director and enjoys reading, exercising, and playing Christian praise and worship music on guitar.