Diane Swinarski

Youth Ministry Director

Diane Swinarski has served as Director of Youth Ministry & Confirmation at St Jude for the past 10 years.  She worked for the Diocese of Manchester prior to taking a position on Staff in 2005. Diane completed a 3 year Lay Ministry Formation study program at St. Anselm College and received a certificate in Servant Leadership in 2008.

She has been a member of St. Jude Church since moving here from Rhode Island in 1993. “I love St. Jude parish because I find it to be a warm, welcoming parish with activities for all ages.  Being a convert to Catholicism, and being amazed by the beauty, depth and treasures of the Catholic faith, my hope is that I can help teens to see these treasures and to know the joy of knowing Jesus.”

Responsible for:

  • Religious Education & retreats for High School Students
  • Preparing students for the Sacrament of Confirmation
  • Planning/coordinating meetings and service events for Student Samaritans
  • Bible study group for adults