Rev. Andrija Petresin
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Mission-oriented spiritual leader successful in developing robust youth ministry programs and serving as positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping youths strengthen personal relationships with God and while providing growth opportunities. Talent in program administration, operations management and spiritual leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor– Administrator
Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church Barrie
01.2015 - 10.2023
Settlement Worker
Bramton Multicultural Centre
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped Ukrainian newcomer families navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
Chaplaincy Leader
Corpus Christi Secondary School
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Develop positive relationships between School and surrounding communities
- Facilitated the Liturgical Life of the school community
- Practiced the ministry of presence within the needs of the school community
- Facilitated retreats
- Led and promoted social justice initiatives with the wider community
- Contributed to Halton Catholic School Board goals and initiatives that are focused on equity and respect.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with students and staff.
Pastor
Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church Thunder Bay
09.2008 - 06.2015
- Provided pastoral care, spiritual counseling, and worship leadership to those in need
- Offered spiritual leadership for congregational development and redevelopment, drawing on the resources and wisdom within the congregation and the wider church
- Facilitated spiritual/moral discussions, giving inspirational talks to various parish organizations Performing various sacraments such as Marriages, Baptisms, Confessions and Anointing of the sick Leading people in prayer and maintaining unity with other parishes in town
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Chaplain
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Care, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Thunder Bay, Offered multi-faith spiritual and religious care in a variety of hospital settings
- Provided emotional support and active listening for people facing life-changing crises Promoted wholeness and well-being through the development and integration of an individual's own spiritual resources Functioned as an integral member of various teams in supporting spiritual wellbeing of the residents
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Visited and counseled patients, families and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Education
Master of Arts - Religious Education
St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
St. Paul University
Ottawa, ON01.2001
High School Diploma -
St Josaphat Ucrainian Pontifical Lyceum
Rome 06.1996
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Spiritual Guidance
- Pastoral Counseling
- Outreach Initiatives
- Youth Ministry
- Biblical Stewardship
- Youth Ministry Support
Languages
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Settlement Worker
Bramton Multicultural Centre
01.2023 - 07.2023
Chaplaincy Leader
Corpus Christi Secondary School
12.2019 - 11.2022
Pastor– Administrator
Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church Barrie
01.2015 - 10.2023
Chaplain
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015
Pastor
Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church Thunder Bay
09.2008 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Religious Education
St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
St. Paul University
High School Diploma -
St Josaphat Ucrainian Pontifical Lyceum
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