Mark Hoggard holds an M.Div. in Theology from St. Meinrad School of Theology, and an M.A. in Liturgical Studies from the University of Notre Dame. He has over 30 years of experience in parish ministry, currently as a Pastoral Associate at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hampton, Virginia.  He is passionate about liturgy, peace and justice issues (especially environmental concerns), and helping parishes and individuals discover their God-given talents and use them to spread the Gospel. Mark has served on the Board of the National Association for Lay Ministry, and is currently vice board chair of Virginia Interfaith Power and Light.  He is trained in group facilitation methods by the Institution for Cultural Affairs USA and as a Level I Strengths Coach with Gallup Faith Practices.

 

He is willing to conduct in-person or virtual platform consultations and presentations throughout the U.S.  Areas where his skills might be useful are:

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• Liturgy

• Christian Initiation

• Adult Faith Formation

• Whole Community Catechetical Models

• Individual and Team Strengths and Engagement Building

• Catholic Social Teaching, especially Care for Creation