Better known as Sister Chiqui, she is a Claretian Missionary Sister and has been one since she was 18 years old (a long time ago!). She discovered her vocation as a result of her participation in Encuentros Juveniles and youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Miami, and that is why she believes in what youth ministry can do. She has been working for the Archdiocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry since 1990 in different capacities, until she became Director of the Office in 1995.

e-mail: OCortes@theadom.org
Tel: Miami-Dade - (305) 762-1100 
Tel: Broward - (954) 525-5157 ext. 1100 

Donaida Lashbrook handles the administrative end of the ministry, including the Madonna Pastoral Center.  She is also proud to say that her "first" ministry is her family, which consists of two terrific children and an adorable grandson.

e-mail: DLashbrook@theadom.org
Tel: Miami-Dade - (305) 762-1101 
Tel: Broward - (954) 525-5157 ext. 1101 

While Katie Anderson pursued a BA degree at St. Leo University, she joined DOOR Ministries, an organization committed to teaching youth about service.   Soon afterwards, she realized that her calling was to minister to youth in the Miami area.  Katie then moved from Clearwater to Miami to pursue an MA degree in Pastoral Ministries at St. Thomas University.  While there she served as a graduate assistant campus minister.  Upon graduation Katie joined the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and feels compelled to continue building community with youth and young adults.

e-mail: KAnderson@theadom.org
Tel: Miami-Dade - (305) 762-1099 
Tel: Broward - (954) 525-5157 ext. 1099