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Alumni Council
Founded in 2017, our Council creates opportunities for alumnae and alumni to be in relationship with our students, faculty, staff, and fellow alums.
The Alumni Council exists to:
- Foster further relationships between alumnae and alumni and current faculty, staff, and students
- Give intentional space for the energy of the alumnae/i to share their stories, experiences, and the fruits of education, formation, and prayer at the School of Theology and Seminary in their communities
- Provide opportunities for alumnae/i to engage in meaningful prayer, formation, education, and community events with other alumni after graduation – to bring Collegeville with them
- Gain commitment of alumnae/i to recognize their important involvement in the areas of recruitment and financial giving to help further the mission of the School of Theology and Seminary
The 2025 Alumnae/i Council
Eight alumnae and alumni currently volunteer their time on the Alumni Council. The Council is led by Co-Chairs and six Members, who help sustain the Council and promote or serve at various alumnae/i-oriented events. We encourage SOT/Sem alums to volunteer for this group to ensure continued connection between the school and our graduates.
Co-Chair
Our Council serves alumni by helping them stay connected to the heart of the School of Theology and Seminary. We aim to be a source of connection, formation, and encouragement—creating space for graduates to share their stories, deepen their faith, and remain rooted in the Catholic and Benedictine values that shaped their journey. We also invite alumni to play an active role in recruitment, mentorship, and giving – helping to ensure the vitality of our mission for generations to come. Whether near or far, we’re here to walk with you. Together, we carry the mission forward, wherever we are called.
Council Members and Co-Chairs
Chris Calderone ’13
Chris earned a Master of Arts in Liturgical Music and resides in St. Cloud, MN where he serves as Director of Liturgy and Music for the One in Faith Area Catholic Community in Melrose, MN.
Rebecca Calderone ’14
Rebecca earned a Master of Divinity and resides in St. Cloud, MN where she serves as Director of Pastoral Care for CentraCare – St. Benedict’s Community in St. Cloud, MN.
Tracy Dereszynski ’22
Tracy earned a Master of Divinity and resides in Milwaukee, WI where she serves as Founder and Executive Program Director of Walk. Build. Proclaim.
Deb Galvez ’12
Deb earned a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and resides in St. Cloud, MN where she serves as a Chaplain at the Saint Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.
Timothy Johnston ’08, Co-Chair
Timothy earned a Master of Arts in Liturgy and resides in Chicago, IL where he serves as Pastoral Associate at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Chicago, IL.
Maureen (Houlihan) Otremba ’94
Maureen earned a Master of Arts in Scripture and resides in Clear Lake, MN and serves as a Retreat Facilitator at Banquet of Love and as a event speaker together with her husband, Jim Otremba ’96.
Greg Spofford ’03, Co-Chair
Greg Spofford earned a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and a Master of Divinity. Greg resides in Little Falls, MN where he serves as a Pastoral Minister at Sacred Heart Parish in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Jena Thurow-Mountin ’19
Jena earned a Master of Divinity and currently resides in Milwaukee, WI where she serves as the Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee, WI.
Serve Together
Want to share an idea with the Alumni Council? Interested in learning more about what the Council does or willing to lend a helping hand at events?
Opportunities to Connect
The Alumni Council hosts the Prayer and Convivium at the annual Ministry for Today Summit (SOT/Sem Reunion) each summer and plans alumnae/i-centered events throughout the year to coincide with other campus happenings such as homecoming and graduation. The Council hopes many alumnae/i are able to attend these events, so they can connect, learn more about the needs of our alumnae/i, and generate new ideas and feedback.
