Annmarie DeMarais, M.A.
Institute for Pastoral Ministries - Associate Program Director
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Campus Box: # 77
(507) 452-4697
ademarai@smumn.edu

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Annmarie DeMarais has been involved in parish ministry for over twenty years. She holds an MA in Pastoral Ministries from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Before seeking graduate theological and pastoral training, she was employed in the healthcare field, holding an undergraduate degree from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and a professional certificate in physical therapy from the Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences. Professionally, Annmarie most recently served as pastoral associate for the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Parish and then Saint Mary's Parish, both in Winona. Annmarie has extensive experience with lay board leadership and is presently the chair of the Winona Diocesan Catholic Charities Board of Directors. Her passions in ministry include family spirituality, baptism preparation and celebration, parish leadership formation and practice, and the call to collaboration in all areas of ministry. Annmarie and her husband Tom live in Winona and have six children: Matt (24), (Ben 23), Jacob (19), John (14), Tim (11), and Ceili (7). 

Education
M.A. Pastoral Ministry, Saint Mary's University, 2005
B.A. Biology, Saint Mary's College (Winona), 1983