CC Leadership

Fr. Carsten P. Martensen, S.J.

 

Lee Imbriano

Lizzy Honas

Katharina Carella

 

Billy Way

 

Emma Ladouceur

 

Bridget Cullings

There are many people working behind the scenes to make the Catholic Community great. These are just a few of the important leaders in our community.

Fr. Carsten P. Martensen, S.J.

Director of Campus Ministry

How blessed I am to be Catholic chaplain at Ithaca College! 
 
Let me introduce myself.  I am a Jesuit (member of the Society of Jesus) priest. Before coming to Ithaca, I was the pastor of St. Anthony Church in Oceanside, NY, and prior to that I served in campus ministry at Northern Illinois University, Fordham Preparatory School and Saint Peter's College. 
 
The year ahead will be challenging and exciting. I look forward to celebrating and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with you--I look forward to praying, developing skills, building community and serving not only the students, faculty and staff of Ithaca College, but also the poor and lost and lonely all around us. 
 
Let me know how I might assist and serve you. And together, let us share who we are and what we believe--let us share God's love--with all whom we meet!

Lee Imbriano

Campus Minister

Hey, my name is Lee Imbriano and I'm a born and raised Long Islander, though I come to IC most recently from West Virginia.  While in WV, I worked as Project Coordinator for Nazareth Farm, a non-profit Catholic home repair organization helping out Appalachia's poor.  Before that, I was a high school teacher on Long Island and in Jackson, Mississippi.  I'm excited to join the Ithaca College Catholic Community and am planning on helping to organize a few fun mission and service trips this coming year.  My office is right near Father Carsten's, so drop by and say hello sometime.

Lizzy Honas

Catholic Community Co-Chair & Peer Minister

Hello! My name is Lizzy Honas. I'm a sophomore English Education major with a journalism minor hailing from Wichita, Kansas. I am one of three Visioning Team Co-Chairs and am a peer minister. I have been an active participant in the liturgy committee and have helped plan the spring retreat last April. In my free time I love talking and listening to people, having fun with family friends, reading and writing, and pretending to be crafty. I look forward to seeing you at Mass and some of the many activities at the Chapel. Remember that all are welcome to join us celebrate!

Katharina Carella

Music Ministry Co-Chair

Hey there, I'm Katharina Carella and I'm a senior mathematics and psychology double major.  I'm from Glenwood, Maryland, which is an incredibly rural town just west of Baltimore.  I am one of your Music Ministry co-chairs, and you've probably seen me playing piano at Mass.  In my free time, I like to solve Rubik's cubes and other puzzles.  And if you're up for a good game of RISK, count me in.  I'm sure I'll see you around at the chapel!

Billy Way

Peer Minister

¿Qué tal todos? My name's Billy Way and I am entering my Junior year as an exercise science major concentrating in sport psychology. I hail from the suburbs of Philadelphia (Glenside) but am by no means a city slicker; I LOVE being outdoors. I race my bike with the IC cycling team and also enjoy photography, snowboarding, trail running, hiking, trying to speak Spanish, eating, being a complete goof-ball, and playing any sport you can think of (with the exception of power lifting, you'd literally kill me). I am looking forward to working with the interns and the peer ministry crew this year. I'd be glad to pray with you, or chat, or hit the gym, or whatever else you can cook up!

Tom Eschen

Peer Minister

Hello, my name is Tom Eschen Jr. and I am a sophomore Journalism major and Sport Studies minor.  I come from a small town near Syracuse, New York called Cazenovia.  I am one of the Catholic Community Interns this year.  I am a big sports fan, as I also play football and baseball here for the Bombers.  I can eat anything...except rice.  I am looking forward to being a part of this team this year!

Emma Ladouceur

Music Ministry Co-Director

Hi! I'm Emma Ladouceur, one of the co-music ministry directors for the IC Catholic Community. I am a sophomore Vocal Performance and Music Education  major. Naturally, I love to sing, and I very much enjoy my involvement in the catholic community. Some other activities I enjoy include playing the piano and guitar, reading, and running. I'm excited to be working with Molly and look forward to seeing everyone at mass and CC events this year!

Bridget Cullings

Justice & Service Committee Co-Chair

Hey guys, my name is Bridget Cullings and I am a Junior Writing major and Spanish and Art minor from outside of Albany, NY. This is my second year working with the Catholic Community and I am excited to be coming back as one of the co-chairs for the Justice and Service Committee! In my spare time I attempt to keep a journal, love writing of all kinds, laugh at reality TV with my friends, and eat Chinese food whenever possible. The Catholic Community is looking to do some very fun and exciting things this year and I hope all of you can get involved!

Emily Backus

Social & Community Co-Chair

Hello, my name is Emily Backus. I am a junior Physics and Business Administration double major and a saxophone and mathematics minor. I’m from Binghamton, NY and I love physics, Latin music, and the color orange. This year Katie (the other Co-Chair) and I are trying to plan some great events, so if you want to get involved in the planning or just want to show up—you’re always welcome!

Katie Rausch

Social & Community Co-Chair

Kristyne Fetsic

Spirituality & Education Co-Chair

Hello friends! My name is Kristyne Fetsic and I am a junior Cinema Production
major with a business minor. I come from the great state of O-HI-O, near
Cleveland. I am one of the co-chairs of the Spirituality Committee and I love
helping out the Catholic Community in any way possible. Besides being Catholic,
I’m usually out shooting a film, and I also love photography, music, hanging out
with friends and family, and being happy in general :) I am also in love with the
Star Wars movies (go ahead, ask me anything about them, and I’ll probably know
it!) I can’t wait to see you around at Catholic Community events!