The Board of the Religious Formation Conference consists of men and women religious from various parts of the U.S. Some currently serve as formators or leaders in their congregations while others bring relevant expertise and ministerial backgrounds. They have fiduciary responsibility for the Conference and exercise this through their participation in Board meetings and committees.

Executive Committee

  • Sr. Helen Adaku Ogbuji, CCVI (Co-Chair)
    Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word (Houston)
  • Sr. Erin Zubal, OSU (Co-Chair)
    Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
  • Br. Jack Henn, GHM (Treasurer)
    Glenmary Home Missioners
  • Sr. Michelle Lesher, SSJ (Corporate Secretary)
    Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia
  • Dr. Ryan Hoffmann, DMin (Executive Director, ex-officio)

Board Members

  • Sr. Kathleen Anderson, SSJ
    Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia
  • Sr. Marissa Butler, RSM
    Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
  • Br. Steve Fogt, CFA
    Alexian Brothers
  • Sr. Mary Pat Garvin, RSM
    Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
  • Sr. Kathy Kandefer, BVM
    Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • Sr. Barbara Staley, MSC
    Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart
  • Sr. Michelle Marie Stachowiak, CSSF
    Felician Sisters of North America
  • Fr. Richard Toboso, GHM
    Glenmary Home Missioners

Committees

The mission of the Conference is cultivated through the work of several committees. 

Board and non-Board members serve on the following committees. 

  • Executive

  • Governance

  • Finance

  • Programs & Initiatives

  • Congress Planning

  • Membership

Other ad-hoc committees and tasks force groups are created, as needed, to address emerging needs and explore critical topics important to the strategic direction of the RFC. If you are interested in Board service and / or committee work, please email us at rfc@relforcon.org

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