Passion for her faith, service and the youth called Gina Marie into church ministry over twenty-five years ago! She views her work as a vocation and a true calling from God.

Gina Marie earned a Bachelors Degree in Theology from St. Elizabeth University in Morristown, NJ and is currently a Graduate Student at the Immaculate Conception Seminary, School of Theology at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. 

Gina Marie is passionate about all liturgical and pastoral ministries including those of Service/Outreach, Justice, Adult Faith Formation, Social/Cultural Events and Music.  She has been the Spiritual Director for Women's Cornerstones, MOM's groups, Bereavement and has done extensive Retreat ministry.

Gina Marie also serves as the Director of Confirmation and Youth & Young Adult Ministries at St. Therese and holds a Certification in Youth & Young Adult Ministry from the Center for Spiritual & Theological Development at St. Elizabeth University in Morristown, N.J.   As the founder & developer of BRANCHES, a High School ministry program, T.W.I.G.S. (a Jr. High School equivalent program), ROOTED for Young Adults and STATIC Peer Leadership Team she is dedicated to seeing that the younger generation be exposed to their Catholic faith in a positive and fun way.

Gina Marie is both a member of TAK–The National Honor Society for Theology & Religious Studies and NACYML-the National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders and although she has a huge love of the Carmelite Order and its charism, she was certified, trained and studied the spirituality and life of St. John Bosco (the patron saint of all youth), and has a Salesian style of ministry. 

Gina Marie loves all things CREATIVE!  She enjoys cooking/baking, sewing/painting and writing.  And...you are sure to find her SINGING!   She is the Worship Leader and Vocalist as well as the Business Director for the local contemporary, Catholic-Christian band, MOVING FAITH!