Director of Formation & Communications
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Hello and Welcome to St. Gregory the Great!
I am Lety Gutierrez-Kenny, Director of Formation and Communications. The areas of ministry that I oversee are: Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation for adults and teens, and OCIA), Youth Ministry & Quinceaneras. I love being a part of the Ministry Team here at St. Greg’s! I have worked within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for twenty-five years, serving most of that time in Racine. I love what I have been called to do and really enjoy working with the families here at St. Greg’s!
I grew up on the Southside of Milwaukee. My parents immigrated here from Mexico, when they were both young. They were married for almost 60 years and raised 10 children. My parents valued Catholic education and sent us to Pius XI High School. It was in high school that I began to develop my relationship with God. After taking time after high school to figure out where God wanted me, I graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Theology. After college, I volunteered with NET Ministries, leading retreats for middle and high school students, and then a year of volunteer youth ministry in Texas. It was in Texas where I met my Irish husband, David. We moved to Ireland for a year to get to know my in-laws and where my husband grew up. We always joked that we were “leprechaunos”-both Irish and Mexican. Although my speaking of Spanish is horrible, I can understand most of what is said to me, so if you speak Spanish to me, please speak slowly so I can understand. Si me hablas espanol, habla despacio para que pueda entender.
In 2001 we moved back to the U.S. and settled in Racine where I worked with the Augustinians at St. Rita as a Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister. While in Racine, I also served as a Director of Child Ministry, then Director of Youth Ministry for a collaborative program between two parishes.
I am grateful to be serving at St. Greg’s. Please let me know how I can help you continue on your faith formation journey.
