Christopher Walchuk, M.A.
Pastoral Ministries - Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Campus Box:
(507) 388-2995
cwalchu@smumn.edu

Dept:

Christopher Walchuk is the parish administrator and director of RCIA at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Mankato, Minnesota. Ss. Peter and Paul is a leader in social justice ministries in Southern Minnesota, and Chris brings extensive experience in nonprofit development and management, Catholic social teaching, and adult education to his work. Chris holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, a Master of Arts in Teaching (English) from Mankato State University, and a certificate in nonprofit management from the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul). Chris has previously served as the founding director of New Focus, a biblically based financial literacy program, co-founder and finance officer for Theresa House homeless shelter, adjunct professor in education at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Associate Chaplain at Immanuel St. Joseph’s hospital.

Education
M.A., Pastoral Ministry, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, 2001
M.A.T., English, Mankato State University, 1991
B.A., English, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis), 1982