Secretary

Mrs. Siobhan M. Verbeek, JCL

Canonical Education:

• JCL, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1988

Experience in Ministry and Especially Canon Law:

Current:

• Associate Director, Secretariat for Doctrine and Pastoral Practices, USCCB, Washington, DC
• Co-staff, Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, USCCB, Washington, DC

Prior:

• The Catholic University of America, School of Canon Law, Board of Visitors (2004-2007)
• Board of Directors, Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) (2001-2005)
• Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development

Service to the Society:

• Member since 1991
• Chairperson, Committee on Advisory Opinions (2007-2009)
• Consultor, Board of Governors (2004-2006)
• Chairperson, Committee on Professional Responsibility (2005-2006)
• Chairperson, Lay Canonists Committee (2002-2005)
• Member, Committee on Parish Viability (2000-2002)
• Assistant to the Executive Coordinator (1987-1989)