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Who We Are

Nathan Castle

Father Nathan Castle, O.P. - Pastor/Director

ncastle@stanford.edu

I am originally from Groves, Texas. I graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio and entered the Dominican order in 1979. I've served in campus ministries in California and Arizona for the last 20 years. Prior to coming to Stanford I spent 12 years as Director of All Saints Catholic Newman Center serving Arizona State University, and am immediate past chair of the Executive Board of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association.

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Fr. Isaiah M. Molano, O.P. - Associate Director, Parochial Vicar

frisaiah@stanford.edu

I am originally from Philadelphia, PA, yet for most of my life, I have lived in California.  I entered the Dominican Order in 2002.  Since entering, I have found myself in Anchorage, AK to Tempe, AZ, to Baja Verapaz, Guatamala.  With 4 of my classmates, I was ordained to the priesthood on June 25, 2010 at St Dominic's Parish in San Francisco, CA.  The Catholic Community at Stanford is my first assignment.

Nancy Greenfield

Nancy Greenfield - Chaplain/Marriage Preparation

ngreenfield875@gmail.com

I have been a chaplain for the Catholic Community at Stanford since 1983. My undergraduate degree was in Latin and Greek, and I have an M.A. degree in Pastoral Theology. My duties include outreach to those wishing to become Catholic (RCIA), Catholic wedding preparation, spiritual direction, Small Group support, and Permanent Community outreach. I am the author of Songs of Life: Psalm Meditations from the Catholic Community at Stanford, published in 2004.

Teresa Pleins

Teresa Pleins - Chaplain/Dir. of Liturgy & Music

tpleins@stanford.edu

The Catholic Community at Stanford has been my home since 1995. I am responsible for the liturgical ministry programs, family preparation for baptism, religious education and sacramental preparation for children, the Gay and Lesbian small group, and pastoral counseling. I have a B.A. from San Jose State University, and an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry/Liturgy from Santa Clara University. Work outside this community includes retreats, teaching, and workshops on liturgy, preaching, scripture, gender studies and playing with my seven children.

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Lourdes Alonso - Campus Minister

lalonso@stanford.edu

I’m a Chicago native and graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Business Administration/Marketing.  My former career in business helped form me for a vocation in ministry.   I hope to pursue an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry/Spirituality at Santa Clara University.  My husband John and I love sports, traveling, camping, watching movies and getting to as many music festivals as we can. It is a privilege to serve as the Campus Minister working with grads and undergrads, and sharing the Gospel message of love with everyone here.

Sister Ramona Bascom, O.P.

ramonabascom@gmail.com

Born in Pasadena, I was raised in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island. My past includes a long tenure in Catholic education as high school teacher and principal in the archdiocese of Los Angeles. I have graduate degrees in English and in Counseling.

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M'Lis Berry - Director of Development

meberry@stanford.edu

I have been a long-time parishioner of Stanford's Catholic Community.  I am delighted to be serving now as CC@S's Director of Development.  I received an A.B. in English from Stanford (1985) and a J.D. from Santa Clara University (1991).  Prior to my Development career, I taught high school English and practiced intellectual property and business law.  Most recently I was Director of Development at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.  I have two daughters, Grace and Claire.

Guillermo

Guillermo Colombetti - Bulletin and Web Editor

gcolombetti@yahoo.com

Born in Rosario, Argentina I have resided in Menlo Park since 1967. I joined the CCAS and the choir in 1996 and contribute with bass vocals, guitar and drums. I was a member of Los Payadores, a South American folk group for 20 years. I attended Foothill College and San José State for Mechanical Engineering. I worked at Raychem as Manufacturing Engineer for 23 years. I also obtained a BSBA at Notre Dame Belmont. I do translation work (Spanish-English) and am the House Manager for Teatro Visión in San José. As a part time I edit the Bulletin and Web pages and manage the CCAS property on Stanford Avenue.