After the vigil, the newly initiated — now called neophytes — will enter the final stage of the RCIA: mystagogia. (The previous three stages were inquiry, the catechumenate and the period of enlightenment and purification.)
Mystagogia is marked by the neophytes’ new experiences of the sacraments, especially Eucharist, and of full participation in the community. Mystagogia comes from a Greek word meaning a time of entering into mystery. It is during this time that neophytes learn what it means to be disciples of Christ.
This RCIA period lasts until Pentecost, but never truly ends. Neophytes join all of us in the ongoing process of growing more deeply in Christ’s life.
Below are catechumens and candidates whose names were sent into the Department of Evangelization and Worship. (Some parishes may not have submitted information by print deadline.)
Appleton
Sacred Heart
Candidate: Abby Smolcich
St. Bernard
Catechumen: Amanda Johnson; Candidate: Brian Buelow
St. Joseph
Candidates: Scott Metz, Natanya Meunier
St. Mary
Candidates: Jodi Bunks, Tom Carle, Heather Gutenberger, Mark Mettleman, Duane Rohm, Paul Tank
St. Pius X
Catechumens: Carley Belle, Charlie Coppersmith, Nathan Ferree, David Kiesnowski, Miranda Lyman, Brian Stuchart; Candidates: Jessica Arvizu, Megan Blakeslee, Mike De Coster, Braedon Donovan, Andrea Feavel, Tom Ferree, Justin Hemauer, Megan Hemauer, Nathan Hemauer, Amber Jackson, Debbie Lang, Lee LaRocque, Holly Larson, Amanda Meyers, Courtney Meyers, Christopher Ott, Amanda Rodriguez-Straub, Alexis Rosa, Angel Rosa, Nicole Rosa, Tammy Rosa, Elizabeth Schaefer, Travis Sievert, Emily Vazquenz, Jesus Vazquenz, Teresa Vazquenz
St. Therese
Catechumen: Kate Davis; Candidate: Brenda Nava, Nick Radtke
Armstrong Creek
St. Stanislaus Kostka
Candidates: Andrew Janczy , Christine Wysocki
Ashwaubenon
Nativity of Our Lord
Catechumens: John Beardsley, Edward Brady, Jeannie O’Riley; Candidates: James Banks, Angela Lemke, Shawanya Morrissey
Brillion
Holy Family
Candidates: Christopher Garz, Patti Garz, Shawn Keltesch, Rich Knier
Chilton
Good Shepherd
Catechumen: Geri Lyn Gretzinger; Candidates: Amanda Hertel, Jo Anne Hertel, Beth Meyer, Meghan Meyer
Combined Locks
St. Paul
Candidates: Mollie De Bruin, Nick Peeters, Joshua Ricci
Cooperstown
St. James
Catechumen: Brenda Short; Candidates: Jason John Kittell, William Joseph Wright, Ann Marie Kapionos, Kristin Winnekens
De Pere
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catechumen: Taylor Long; Candidates: Jera Diederich, Erik Dorn, Erick Long, Ann Jannette Nowak
St. Mary/St. Francis
Catechumens: Jamil Feemster-Hackett, Jessica Hecker, Brian Rago; Candidates: Robert Couch, April Tommarello
Dyckesville
St. Louis
Candidate: Marci Vandenhouthen
Flintville
Ss. Edward and Isidore
Catechumens: Jenny Blohm, Loddie Guerts, Nicole Latimer; Candidates: Steve Martineau, Pam Mazur, Marc Pisani, Brandon Stone
Florence
Immaculate Conception
Candidate: Michael Jeffords
Freedom
St. Nicholas
Catechumen: Bonnie Dietzen; Candidates: Ashley Kortz
Gillett
St. John
Candidates: Dan Bullock, Sandra Bullock, Becky Pockat, Ron Rockat
Goodman
St. Joan of Arc
Candidate: Robert Cutchins
Green Bay
Prince of Peace
Catechumens: Andy Delaurelle, Katie Klepppe; Candidates: Heidi Bogenschneider, Adam Henderson, Marcy Rentmeester
Quad Parishes
Catechumens: Brian Brooks, ChaNtuj Lee, Chenzen Lee, Hwjchi Lee, Kaiyu Lee, Tswvfeej Lee, Andrew Meneau; Candidates: Dan Boyd, Amber Lee, Tracy Sporrer
Ss. Peter and Paul
Candidates: Teresa Boone, Carolyn Buss, Elizabeth Gomez, Gary Tegan
St. Agnes
Catechumens: Nick Laha; Candidates: Aaren Brainerd, Josh Gretzinger, Tammy Tilly
St. Bernard
Catechumen: Ashley Wolford; Candidates: Anna Bergeson, Betsy Bergeson, Sandra Proctor, Nathan Thomas
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Candidate: Brenda Vander Langenberg
St. Matthew
Catechumens: Brenda Peryea, Jason Waldrop; Candidates: Dierdra Baumgart, Tiffany O’Day, Bob Peryea
St. Willebrord
Catechumens: Melissa Cortez, Ivory Erives, Cesar Espindola, Ariana Orozco, Alex Plascenia, Jada Plascencia, June Walker, Blanca Writt, Carter Writt; Candidates: Cindybel Arias, Marco Castro, Jose Cendejas Castillo, Jared Dart, Kevin Dart, Lucas Gardner, Cesar Gomez, Paola Gonzalez, Jessica Guzman, Stephanie Guzman, Doris Hernandez, Ana Marisel Jauarez Meda, Linda Lange, Cesar Lopez, Laura Vianney Lopez, Mayela Lopez, Timoteo Lopez, Kenneth Maccaux, Christina Mora, Gerardo Mora, Alberto Mora, Jr., Erika Morales, Gerardo Munoz, Elias Nieto, Aliedi Nunez, Omar Omelas, Ailed Perez, Gladis Perez, Desaray Randall, Juan Reyes, Juan Rodriquez, Manual Rodriquez, Yesenia Rod-riguez, Claudia Sanchez, Mayra Sanchez, Rafael Sanchez, Raymundo Sanchez, Yemenia Sanchez, Yesenia Sanchez, Daniela Santiago, Edgarlsmael Tapia, Johnathan Tavares and Manual Vega.
Greenville
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Candidates: Justin Ashauer, Bethany Clausnitzer, Ed Jacobs, Kevin Kronberg, Travis Moen, Randall Mory, Anna Schmidt
Hortonville
Ss. Peter and Paul
Candidates: Brooke Bessette, Stacy Bogard, Karen Ruiz, Brenda Stencil
Howard
St. John the Baptist
Candidates: Melissa Farr, Ryan McGrew, Laura Schott
Kaukauna
St. Katharine Drexel
Catechumen: Keng Yang, Candidates: Mary Beth Auler, Denise Bruecker, Arvid Skreede
Kimberly
Holy Spirit
Candidates: Paul Bolwerk, Michael Gitter, Jane Reif
Little Chute
St. John Nepomucene
Candidates: Travis Ambrosius, Marie Lindstrom, Jennifer Roden, Melissa Roden, Paul Roden, Tammy Spidle, Gary Stiltjes
Manitowoc
St. Francis of Assisi
Catechumens: Joan Brault, Breanna Eisner, Colleen Rosinsky, Charity Wright; Candidates: Dr. Anne Arbet, Lauren Baur, Nicole Bergquist, Samantha Braun, Katina Eisner, Anja Freudenreich, James Gibas, James Hooper, Dawn Jacobsen, Sheila Kane-Morrison, Amanda Kouba, Martha Marek, Jeremy Morrison, Marion Pilon
Marinette
Holy Family
Candidates: Michael Ascher, Marcus Kostura
Menasha
St. John the Baptist/St. Mary
Catechumens: Rebekah Miller; Candidate: Libbe Holdridge
Neenah
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Candidates: Megan Anne Harwood, Amber Olson, Stan Tucker
St. Margaret Mary
Candidates: Susan Allen, Judith Brawner, Robin Henriksen, Melissa Mogensen, Lisa Sokel, Jason Zeinert
Neopit
St. Anthony
Catechumens: Alfred Hernandez, Alysia Hernandez, Mercedes Hernandez, Monae Hernandez, Tatum Lyons; Candidates: Samantha Corn, Renatta Maulson, Kristin Miller, Arnold Peters, Sosaeh Waukechon
New London
Most Precious Blood
Candidates: Sharon Bessette, Craig Cloutier, Lindsey Hintzke, Travis Muskevitsch, Naoemi Muskevitsch
Niagara
St. Anthony
Candidate: Joshua Paul Tobey
Oconto/Stiles/Oconto Falls
Holy Trinity/St. Patrick/St. Anthony
Catechumen: Chris Kratz; Candidates: Mike Ireland, Josh Kozlowski
Omro
St. Mary
Catechumens: Howard Steven Hunham, Austin Michael Heried; Candidates: Amy Lynn Gachek, Michael Scott Roush
Oshkosh
Most Blessed Sacrament
Candidates: Bruce Blood, Angela (Lynn) Dodd, Laura Gaffney, Aaron Jelleberg, Matthew Mueller, Jeanne Tarnawski
St. Raphael
Catechumens: Leslie Raddatz, Lydia Root, Michael Fitch, Sarah Griswold, Ronald Hallwachs, Cynthia Root, Michael Thomas; Candidates: Christine Books, Abigail Dillman, Dakota Raddatz, Elizabeth Dillman, Adam Griswold, Jolene Heuchert, Mark Heuchert, Kara Main, James McCarthy, Samuel Molina, Shanon Pennington, Jeffrey Raddatz, Juliane Sicat, Kimberly Staehler, Andy Williams, Camryn Williams
St. Jude the Apostle
Candidates: Vicki Krumrei, Joshua Anderson, Cassandra Clausing, Katie Meyer
Redgranite/Poy Sippi
St. Mark/Sacred Heart
Catechumens: Cody Ralls, MacKenzie Ralls, Sydney Ralls, Crystal Stapleton
Waupaca
St. Mary Magdalene
Candidate: Kelly Wehrman
Wautoma
St. Joseph
Candidate: Anna Gruszka
Winneconne
St. Mary
Catechumen: Brody Bouras; Candidates: Anne Redmann, Cathy Rupnew, Deborah Woelfel, John Woelfel
Wittenberg
Holy Family-St. William
Candidate: Lisa Steebs
