Department of Ministry Formation Institute

The Ministry Formation Institute, founded in 1997 by Bishop Gerald R. Barnes, serves the goal of the Diocese, and the parishes within it, by providing the diocesan theological program for the formation of lay ecclesial ministers. The office collaborates with Vicars, Pastors and Pastoral Coordinators, and Diocesan Office Directors.

Staff

Director
Dr. Amanda Alexander
Email: aalexander@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5387

Associate Director
Maria Antonia Amao, Associate Director
Email: mariaamao@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5383

Formation Team
Sonia Sanchez (Director, PMFP)
Email: smsanchez@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5377

Steve Halligan (Director, CMFP)
Email: shalligan@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5382

Adriana Franco (Formation Coordinator)
Email: afranco@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5384

Catechetical Ministry Team
Karina Gomez (Consultant for West End, Riverside, and Hemet Vicariates)
Email: kgomez@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5388

Magdalena Lopez (Consultant for San Bernardino, High Desert, Low Desert Vicariates)
Email: maglopez@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5374

Ministry with Young Catholics Team
Molina Erb (Ministry Consultant for Confirmation and Youth Ministry)
Email: merb@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5169

Archie LaSalle (Associate for Campus Ministry)
Email: alasalle@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5361

Administrative Team
Daisy Rosas (Administrative Assistant)
Email: drosas@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5378

Noemi Mora (Administrative Secretary)
Email: nmora@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5381

Karla Camacho (Program Secretary)
Email: kcamacho@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5375

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Last Updated:Feb 11, 2025
Published:May 13, 2025 10:21PM

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