Diocesan Groups

R.E.A.L. (Religious Education Area Leaders):

• Alton Deanery – Marsha Chomko
• Decatur Deanery – Kim Diaz
• Effingham Deanery – Sr. Ann Vincent Siemer, S.S.N.D.
• Jacksonville Deanery – Sr. Cecilianne Duello, O.P.
• Litchfield Deanery – Carolyn Stewart
• Quincy Deanery – Ann Gage
• Springfield Deanery – Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, O.S.U.

C.O.R.E. (Community of Religious Educators):

All DREs/CREs of the diocese are considered members of C.O.R.E. (Community of Religious Educators). Active members take advantage of support and enrichment meetings 4-5 times a year.

Unless otheriwse noted, meeting at held at the Catholic Pastoral Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The schedule of meetings for this year is:

• October 15, 2009
• November 19, 2009
• January 21, 2010
• March 8-9, 2010 -- C.O.R.E. Retreat at the Villa Maria
• May 21, 2010 -- C.O.R.E. Picnic at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Council #4179)