CC Leadership

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!

Aimee Shorten

Campus Ministry Assistant

Hi there! My name is Aimee Shorten and I am a 2009 graduate of Ithaca College. While I was at IC, I was active in the Catholic Community, and having majored in flute performance, took an active part in the music ministry. After graduation I spent a year living in Amman, Jordan playing in the Amman Symphony and teaching at the National Music Conservatory. I was able to travel to Jerusalem, Tiberias, and Nazareth while I was in the Middle East, and my faith was strengthened immeasurably while I was abroad. I am so excited to be back serving the Catholic Community in my new role as Campus Ministry Assistant. I can’t wait to share and experience the Good News of Christ Jesus with all of you in this wonderful community.

Michael Earley

Peer Minister

Hi there! My name is Michael Earley. I am a Senior Economics major from Dunmore, PA (right outside of Scranton). I am a member of the Men's Rugby team, IC Ballroom team, and I am also a part of the IC Golf Team. I am one of the interns for the Catholic Community this year so if you stop by Aimee Shorten's office there is a good chance that I will be there. Feel free to stop in the office, whether you want to talk about faith, rugby, ballroom dance, golf, the NY Giants, or the Baltimore Orioles. I hope to have a great year with all of you.

Bella Ciabattoni

Peer Minister

Hello! My name is Bella and I am a Senior Environmental Studies Major with a concentration in Plant Physiology and Invasive Species. I have been raised Catholic and have attended Catholic schools all my life, before coming to my new home, Ithaca. Here at the IC Catholic Community, I am responsible for the weekly bulletin and for scheduling the liturgical ministers and Longview volunteers, among other things. On campus, I am involved with IC Natural Lands, IC Organic Growers, Slow Foods, the Interfaith Council, and AGSA. I enjoy discussions on environmental issues, politics, and interfaith relations. Feel free to drop in and say hi!

Becca Neidle

Peer Minister

Hey y'all! I'm Becca Neidle. I'm from Midlothian, Virginia (right outside Richmond) and I'm totally [not] kidding about the "y'all". I'm a senior Integrated Marketing Communications major and a Photography minor (try saying that one ten times fast). I like sunflowers, purple, and penguins. I'm really excited to be back on campus for my final year (ah!) and involved with my favorite thing at Ithaca - the Catholic Community. Within ICCC, I'm one of the interns as well as the Chair of the Visioning Team. Outside of ICCC, I'm involved with Tap Club (Ithaca's only all tap dancing club), ICTV's Pop Quiz, and the Senior Class Gift Committee. I'm in the chapel a lot, so feel free to say hello, and to use me as a resource if you want to know more information about the Catholic Community, IC, or just need someone to talk to about anything under the sun (or the rain, sleet, and snow). Peace!

Matthew Dezii

Peer Minister

Hello! My name is Matthew and I am a busy man. You will see me across campus participating in a variety of activities. By day I am a Television Radio Major with a Classical Studies minor, and during other parts of the day I work in Park, play trombone, and troll the internet (also homework-- that's important too), and by night I either sleep or am on the air for Radio VIC. Regardless of my busyness, I am excited to be working more closely with the Ithaca College Catholic community and the Cornell Catholic Community. Coming from a strong Catholic family, and having been an altar server for over half my life, helping out with the Catholic Community seemed the natural step. Great times lie ahead with ICCC and the Cornell Catholic Community!