My name is Abby: an honest-to-goodness Iowan at heart who can't imagine living anywhere but the Midwest. I spent most of my time in Iowa as a competing equestrienne, hanging out with my crazy family, and singing in musicals!
I moved to South Bend in 2015 and live here with my husband Zachary, our daughter Magnificat, and our corgi, Violet.
It's a rare moment when you'll see me without an iced coffee (yes, even in winter!)
The quickest way to my heart? Quote 'The Office' or tell me you've read a Pat Lencioni book. The best way to start a conversation with me? Tell me what you think about Jesus!
I fell head-over-heels in love with Jesus on January 23, 2011 and I have never looked back! Before coming to Little Flower, I served as a Catholic missionary with NET Ministries and then graduated from Loras College with a degree in theology + social work (with a minor in Catholic studies!)
I love working at St. Therese, Little Flower and I praise God every day for the gift it has been to witness and proclaim what the Holy Spirit is building here! God has, and will continue, to do His work of transforming our parish into a place where people truly encounter Jesus and can be equipped to serve Him as lifelong disciples and apostles.
My saint heroes:
Our Blessed Mother Mary
St. Mary Magdalene
St. John Paul the Great
St. Gianna Molla
St. Teresa of Avila
St. John of the Cross
Venerable Fulton Sheen
and of course, St. Therese!
My working geniuses are: invention and galvanizing.
Want to hear even more about my story of encoutering Jesus? Watch my testimony here: