JESSIE BAZAN bazan.jessie@gmail.

com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Seeking a ministerial position where I can share my interpersonal communication, active listening and group
leadership skills to engage young people in faith formation and serve the needs of the diverse church.

EDUCATION
St. Johns University School of Theology and Seminary Aug. 2014 May 2017
Master of Divinity
Completed one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at the St. Cloud Hospital in Summer 2015

Marquette University Aug. 2010 May 2014

Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Major: Communication Studies
Minors: Theology and Writing-Intensive English

MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE
PARISH MINISTRY

Youth Formation and Communication Minister July 2017 present

Pax Christi Catholic Community
Create and implement spiritual and social formation opportunities for 6-12th grade youth and their families
Coordinate the Confirmation process, including online curriculum, conversation groups and service work
Develop a communication and branding strategy for the faith formation team

VOCATIONS MINISTRY

Vocations Outreach Coordinator June 2017 present

Saint Johns Abbey
Accompany men in discernment by creating and leading retreats, small groups and additional programming
Promote a culture of vocational discernment among local university campuses and parishes

Young Adult Vocations Programmer May 2016 August 2016

Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research
Researched discernment patterns among college students related to career, lifestyle and sense of being
Developed small group and retreat resources to aid college students vocational transition into adulthood

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Director of Retreats and Social Outreach June 2015 present

Saint Johns University Campus Ministry
Develop curriculum for staff formation on Catholic Social Teaching and Benedictine spirituality
Spearhead office strategic planning and program assessment efforts in collaboration with Student Affairs
Supervise seven workers in planning discernment small groups, awareness weeks and service projects
Create, lead and form student leaders for retreats on vocation, senior year discernment, service, office
visioning and the first year experience for groups of 10 to 100 students
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Rite of Christian Initiation Team Leader Aug. 2013 May 2014

Marquette University Campus Ministry
Accompanied 17 RCIA students by providing support, witness talks and prayer companionship

Liturgy Assistant & Sacristan Aug. 2012 May 2014

Marquette University Campus Ministry
Trained student lectors, ushers, presiders and musicians to serve at campus Morning Prayer and Masses
Coordinated 116 liturgical ministers and four presiders for three weekly Masses and formation events

Retreat Student Director Aug. 2012 May 2014

Marquette University Campus Ministry
Established the universitys inaugural Catholic-themed retreat by generating retreat content and schedule
Managed team of nine leaders, facilitated planning meetings and directed the retreat weekend

HIGHER EDUCATION

Strategic Task Force Member August 2016 present

St. Johns University School of Theology and Seminary
Help develop a five-year visioning plan for mission integration, staff needs and student assessment
Advocate for increased support of international students, women and students of various faith traditions

Graduate School Pastoral Team Chair April 2015 present

St. Johns University School of Theology and Seminary
Recognized needs within the school and assembled a pastoral team focused on prayer, dialogue and
discernment to foster community-building among graduate students

Faculty Student Liaison August 2015 present

St. Johns University School of Theology and Seminary
Collaborate with faculty to address student academic, emotional and spiritual needs
Review curricular developments and practicum requirements as member of academic subcommittee

Board of Overseers Student Representative May 2015 present

St. Johns University School of Theology and Seminary
Work on long-range school planning with the board responsible for graduate school operations
Develop new ministry mission and vision statements as member of writing sub-committee

Liturgy Committee Co-Chair August 2014 May 2016

St. Johns University School of Theology and Seminary
Led liturgical visioning & formation sessions, prepared, presided and preached at various school liturgies

COMMUNICATION & WRITING

Freelance Writer May 2014 present

U.S. Catholic magazine
Write faith-based articles and profiles for national U.S. Catholic print and online publication
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The Saint Johns Bible Project Graduate Assistant July 2014 July 2015
St. Johns University School of Theology and Seminary
Created resources for reflections on scripture, illuminations, and discussion for the Seeing the Word website
Developed The Saint Johns Bible curriculum as a pastoral and catechetical tool for organizations

Social Media Strategist Jan. 2014 May 2014

Marquette University Campus Ministry
Created Tumblr site and maintained Twitter account, updated weekly with written and visual content
Researched how social media fits into a ministerial organization in an effort to improve office marketing

Editorial Assistant May 2011 Dec. 2013

Marquette University Office of Marketing & Communication
Wrote 25+ articles for the alumni magazine, including the summer 2013 cover story on Vatican II
Developed weekly website & social media content, copy edited and provided customer service

HONORS & AWARDS

Honor Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit), Lambda Pi Eta (Communications), Sigma Tau Delta (English)

Marquette University
Student Employee of the Year recognized as the universitys top student employee for work as Liturgy
Assistant; award based on reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism and uniqueness of contribution
Student Affairs 2014 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award one of two award recipients university-wide
Sigma Tau Delta Undergraduate Research Award honored for research on campus liturgical engagement
Student Affairs 2013 Outstanding Junior Leadership Award one of two award recipients university-wide
2014 Leadership Award for Spiritual Development and Justice Education
2013 Leadership Award for Spiritual Development and Justice Education

PUBLICATIONS
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

Dorothy Day: The Contemplative, Catholic Worker. Obsculta Theological Journal. May 2017.
Broken Body: How the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference Can Strengthen Their Response to Racism in the
Church According to Rev. Bryan Massingale. Obsculta Theological Journal. May 2015.
Calling All Collegiates: A Study of Liturgical Engagement on College Campuses. Marquette University e-
Publications. June 2014.
Marketing the Mass: Engaging Marquette University Students in the Liturgy. Marquette University e-
Publications. Dec. 2012.

PASTORAL PUBLICATIONS
Impact of Dean Brackley, SJ on University Ministry. U.S. Catholic. March 2017.
Processing Grief on College Campuses. U.S. Catholic. July 2016.
Illuminating Christ: The Life of Jesus Through the Liturgical Year. May 2015.
Reasons to Clap: Engaging Young People in the Liturgy. U.S. Catholic. Sept. 2014.
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From the Colbert Report to Commencement: A Conversation with Rev. James Martin, S.J. Marquette
Magazine Web Exclusive. May 2014.
Remember the Joy that Comes From Ministry? Reviewing Liturgist Rev. John F. Baldovin, S.J. Lecture.
Marquette Magazine Web Exclusive. Nov. 2013.
History of Residence Hall Chapels. Marquette Magazine Web Exclusive. Nov. 2013.
Do This in Memory of Me: A Look at how Vatican II Reforms Changed Worship on Campus. Marquette
Magazine, 18-22. July 2013.
Baptized: Rising from the Baptismal Font. Marquette Magazine, 12. July 2013.

PRESENTATIONS
Exploring Lifes Calls. Womens Lenten Retreat. Sacred Heart Parish. East Grand Forks, Minnesota,
April 2017.
A Framework for Dialogue about Womens Ordination. Gender Summit. College of Saint Benedict.
St. Joseph, Minnesota, November 2016.
Catholic Social Teaching: Caring for Creation. Saint Johns Campus Ministry. St. Johns University.
Collegeville, Minnesota, October 2016.
Depression Among College Students: The Development of Social Awareness and Pastoral Care. Saint
Johns University Social Ministry Conference. Saint Johns University. Collegeville, Minnesota. April 2016.
Day of Discernment Retreat. Saint Johns Campus Ministry. St. Johns University. Collegeville,
Minnesota. November 2015.
For I Was Hungry & You Gave Me Food: Catholic Social Thought on Hunger & Human Dignity. Saint
Johns University Social Ministry Conference. Saint Johns University. Collegeville, Minnesota. April 2015.
Broken Body: How the U.S. Catholic Bishops Can Strengthen Their Response to Racism in the Church.
Notre Dame Student Peace Conference. South Bend, Indiana. March 2015.
Christ is Alive. Baccalaureate Mass. Marquette University. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. May 2014.
Marketing the Mass: Engaging Marquette University Students in the Liturgy. Ethnography of the
University: Campus-wide Research Poster Fair. Marquette University. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dec. 2012.
Understanding Gods Mission: Its All About the Love. National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.
Holy Cross College. Worchester, Massachusetts. July 2012.