Sandra Dooley, Director
Liturgical ministers, priests, presiders and other lay leaders working in an honest and true collaborative spirit, striving for excellence in the liturgy in all its simplicity and power, and helping members of the assembly make the vital connection between our public worship and the day to day events of our lives – this is Sandy’s vision for the parishes of our Church.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Sandy moved to Los Angeles in 1999 after 18 years in Orlando, FL. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a Master of Pastoral Studies degree from Loyola New Orleans, with emphasis in liturgy. She is an experienced church musician, religious educator and liturgy director, and has been a committee member, coordinator and/or speaker at local and national conferences.
Rev. Manuel Sanahuja, Hispanic Liturgy Ministry Coordinator
Fr. Manuel Sanahuja is committed to a liturgical life in individuals and communities which recognizes the mysterious presence of a loving God urging each one to be forone another "so that the world might believe". In a special way, he is dedicated to the gifts and challenges Latinos bring toour church as they express their faith in life and worship.
Born in Spain, Fr. Manuel studied theology at Catholic University in Washington. He holds degrees in Theology and Social Sciences. Forthree decadeshe has been active in the L.A. Archdiocese as a parish priest and as instructor in the areas of bible, catechesis and liturgy.
Teresa Minera, Administrative Secretary
Teresa has worked for the Archdiocese for 13 years, 7 of those years for the Office for Worship. As a Baptized person sharing Christ’s mission of priest, prophet, and servant, Teresa is impelled to share her gifts with the people of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, especially advocating for the youth of her community, encouraging them to take their rightful active role in the Church today, by fully participating in the liturgy! Teresa is a simple person who loves nature, traveling, gathering with friends to enjoy uplifting music and art that connects to our daily experiences of life and good reading. She has a Certificate in Secretarial Administration from Hollingshead Business College, Alberta, Canada and is a Confirmation Catechist and a liturgical minister. Presently Teresa is working to obtain the Spanish Master Catechist Ministry Certification and is planning to continue her pastoral, liturgical ministry with young people.
