University of Oregon Catholic Campus Ministry

Newman Center Staff

	Fr. Joseph Sergott, O.P., Pastor pastor@uonewman.org 541-343-7021 x.21 TBA

	Fr. Tom McGreevy, O.P., In residence, Newman Librarian Fr. Tom is a retired member of the Dominican community who generously volunteers at the Newman Center as the Center's Librarian. He often contributes his editing skills with the bulletin and other publications. He previously ministered at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Veneta, Oregon for seven years.

	Fr. David Orique, O.P., In residence, doctoral studies davidorique@uonewman.org 541-343-7021 x.14 Fr. David Thomas Orique, O.P., a second generation Portuguese-American, is from Kingsburg California. After graduating from California State University of Fresno with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Spanish, he worked for 12 years in the business world before entering the Dominican Order in 1992. He completed a M.Div/M.A. in theology with special emphasis in Luso-Hispanic historical and economic studies, and was ordained to the priesthood June 2001. Fr. David has traveled extensively, especially to Latin America. Fr. David dreams of teaching and serving the Church’s rapidly growing Spanish and Portuguese speaking communities, both on the West Coast and in Latin America. He is currently a doctoral student at the University of Oregon specializing in Latin American History.

	Corinne Lopez - Director of Faith Formation corinnelopez@uonewman.org 541-343-7021 x.23 Born in San Jose California, Corinne comes from an Italian and Irish background. Being Catholic and practicing her faith was interwoven in her upbringing and her daily life. Corinne and her husband, Steve, moved to Eugene in 1976. They are the parents of four children, and have strong ties to the Newman Community, and were previously parishioners from 1978 until 1995. After ministering in a neighboring parish, we are blessed to have her return and join our staff. Corinne attended the University of California at San Jose, is a University of Oregon alumni, and has taken extensive courses through the Franciscan University of Steubenville and Notre Dame University. After 15 years as a medical social worker, Corinne felt a strong desire to serve the Church. She became active in Youth and Young Adult Ministry and the LIFETEEN program. She is thrilled to share the love of her faith with the Newman Community.

	Betty Goeckel - Director of Development development@uonewman.org 541-343-7021 x.26 Betty Goeckel was born in Toledo, Ohio and lived most of her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. Her grandparents originated from Holland, Poland, and England. She attended Grand Valley state College in Allendale, Michigan. Betty worked 20 years for US West in Resident Marketing. Followed by nine years O’Hara Catholic School. The last two years as Development Director. Betty has been involved with the Newman Center for about 25 years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the beach. She also enjoys attending her children’s sporting events, white water rafting, cross country skiing, and cooking for family and friends. She shares her life with her husband, Werner and two children Eric James and Lisa Marie. She hopes to travel to Switzerland, Italy, and Brazil sometime in the future.

	Cheryl Furrer - Secretary secretary@uonewman.org 541-343-7021 x.10 Cheryl is loving mother and wife. Being a mom of two teenage daughter life is always exciting. "I really like the great atmosphere of the Newman Center, the energy of the students, and great people to work with." In her free time, she likes cooking, camping, and spending time with her family.

	Christy Austin - Peer Minister peerminister1@uonewman.org 541-343-7021 x.25 Christy is from Sunnyville, California where it is sunny-a-plenty. She is declaring a math major and enjoys preparing for a special education minor. "I like the wonderful community, the love for God everyone one has here at Newman, and all the wonderful students that come here. I also like it as a place I can go that's like a home away from home." This is her third year at Newman, and last year she was a member of our Student Leadership Activities Team (SALT). She likes to listen to music, watch movies, hang out with friends. Most recently, she finished reading the Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, and hopes to go skydiving someday.

	Keely Ryan- Peer Minister peerminister2@uonewman.org 541-343-7021 x.25 Keely has lived all around the Pacific Northwest. She began her life in Kodiak, Alaska then moved to Nampa, Idaho - Port Angeles, Washington - and now resides in Eugene, Oregon. She has her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Dance. She is currently a first year graduate student at the University of Oregon on her way to earning a Masters degree in Elementary Education. Keely has been active in each of her home parishes by being an altar server for four years at St. Paul's Parish in Nampa, Idaho and a lector at Queen of Angels Parish in Port Angeles, Washington. In her free time Keely enjoys the outdoors (especially the breath taking Oregon Coast), hiking, camping, dancing, laughing, making memories with friends, and dreaming of the day when she has her own puppy and her own classroom. Keely is extremely excited for her fifth year at the Newman Center and serving her first year as Peer Minister.

	Linda Brochard - Bookkeeper bookkeeper@newmanctr-uoregon.org 541-343-7021 x.25 I was born in Portland, OR and I grew up in a small town east of Salem. My husband's name is Harry and Jon, Gina, and Denise are my three children. I met my husband in the Navy and I was in the service for two years. I was lucky enough to live in the South, Washington, and California. I became a stay-at-home mom, until my youngest was sixteen. I have worked at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Eugene since 1992 and here at the Newman Center since 1996. My hobbies are cooking, sewing, and of course--quilting! I also enjoy Teddy, our dog, who is Master and Commander of the house. I would love to travel all over the United States with my husband and visit places like Yellowstone, the Tetons, and other beautiful places.