Pastoral Council
Pastoral Plan
This is the Pastoral Plan for St. Ignatius approved by Bishop Madden.
The Pastoral Council and many others in the parish have labored and prayed over this manifesto to articulate what Jesuits call “our way of proceeding.”
We ask our parishioners to study and pray over our guiding principles, our vision, and our sacred purpose. In these statements, you will find what we believe, who we are, and who we are striving to become.
From these statements flow what we are doing, and how we are doing it.
Meeting Minutes
January 2023 – Pastoral Council Minutes
November 2022 – Pastoral Council Minutes
September 2022 – Pastoral Council Minutes
July 2022 – Pastoral Council Minutes
Pastoral Plan
This is the Pastoral Plan for St. Ignatius approved by Bishop Madden.
The Pastoral Council and many others in the parish have labored and prayed over this manifesto to articulate what Jesuits call “our way of proceeding.”
We ask our parishioners to study and pray over our guiding principles, our vision, and our sacred purpose. In these statements, you will find what we believe, who we are, and who we are striving to become.
From these statements flow what we are doing, and how we are doing it.
Pastoral Council Members
Kevin Burdinski
Kevin's journey into the St. Ignatius community in 2018 started as a lapsed Catholic, initially driven by a promise to his girlfriend to return to Mass when he believed that Jesuits were solely associated with educational institutions. Although he continues to contemplate his relationship with the Catholic Church on a broader scale, Kevin's enduring connection with Father Jim and the St. Ignatius community has led him to embrace his appointment to the Council with enthusiasm, eagerly engaging in its mission. Currently residing in Severna Park with his wife Kendall, with whom he no longer attempts to outwit, Kevin's faith journey is marked by the warmth and love he has found within his parish.
Kendall Burdinski
Kendall, a lifelong Catholic with a passion for service, immersed herself in church activities during her childhood at Our Lady of the Skies on Nellis Air Force Base, later pursuing undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences and earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree before settling in Baltimore, where she met her life partner, Kevin Burdinski, and committed to the St. Ignatius AntiRacism Task Force in 2017.
Ryan Bixler
Ryan is the Finance Council representative of the Pastoral Council. He has been practicing corporate taxation for the past eight years and brings an analytical and financial perspective to the Council to support our financial position. Ryan and his wife Jenny live in Canton and have a two-year-old daughter, Madison. They love watching her grow and smile and are excited for her to share that joy with her baby brother coming July 2021!
Cato Clemens
Cato has been working as an engineer in Baltimore for over a decade and enjoying playing volleyball, hiking, biking, and staying active in his spare time. He was introduced to St Ignatius in 2021 and decided to fully become a part of the Church joining RCIA and becoming baptized the following Easter. Cato and wife Jessica (who is one of the PREP teachers), were married at St Ignatius in 2022. He is interested in being helpful to the Church and finding a role that will allow him to give back while also growing as a member of the Catholic Church.
Dennis Hanratty
Dennis Hanratty is a proud member of St. Ignatius parish since 2013. He is committed to continuing and enhancing St. Ignatius' outreach to the Baltimore community. Dennis received a B.A. in Political Science from Fordham University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, also in Political Science, from Duke University. Dennis worked for 32 years at the Library of Congress (LC). He was an LC Foreign Affairs Analyst for a number of years, editing books in LC's Country Studies - Area Handbook Series. Dennis then transitioned to management, where he spent a decade as LC's Human Resources Director. In retirement, Dennis plays the Celtic fiddle for family and friends and enjoys travelling with his wife, Rosanne. Dennis and Rosanne have one child, Sean, who resides in Shanghai, China, with his wife, Karen.
Rosanne Hanratty
Rosanne Hanratty, inspired by her journey of overcoming health challenges, seeks to serve on the Pastoral Council, driven by her commitment to the Church's social justice teachings. As a dedicated parishioner of St. Ignatius since 2013, she brings a wealth of experience in disability-related fields and a deep passion for working with older adults and people living with dementia. Eager to contribute to intergenerational ministry and address social justice issues within the parish, Rosanne offers her expertise and a strong commitment to making a positive impact within the St. Ignatius community.
Jim Kline
Jim, a retiree and dedicated St. Ignatius parishioner for three years, seeks ways to serve after a 40-year career in IT management. A lifelong Baltimore resident, he holds an educational background that includes two BS degrees and a MES from Loyola University (formerly Loyola College). Jim brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to Baltimore and its communities.
Jon Meyer
Jon is a 1969 graduate of the University of Oregon, where he received his BA degree, and was also commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. After graduation he attended pilot training and flew the C-130 Hercules for four years. He then attended graduate school at Oregon State University where he received his MBA in 1976. After graduate school Jon went to work for Weyerhaeuser Company in Federal Way, WA as a logistics analyst. That same year he joined the Air Force Reserve. After a career of thirty years, he retired as a Colonel, receiving the Legion of Merit. Jon was a lifelong Episcopalian until he was confirmed into the Roman Catholic Church on the First Sunday of Advent, 2014. He is married to the former Patricia Goodrich, and they reside in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore City. His two daughters live in Anne Arundel County, and he has two grandchildren.
Toni Moore-Duggan
Toni Moore-Duggan, a devoted St. Ignatius Catholic Community member for over 20 years, holds a Master's from Johns Hopkins University and multiple postgraduate certificates. She is a Spiritual Director, writer, and a professional in Primary Care Nursing, presently on the faculty of the Caroline Center. Within St. Ignatius, she actively contributes to various ministries, particularly in the realm of racial justice and Antiracism work.
Heather Nolan
Heather Nolan lives in the Butchers Hill neighborhood of Baltimore with husband, Tom, and three children, Aoife (10), Seamus (8) and Fionnuala (5). Her core values include service to others, compassion and family. These values have been cultivated and strengthened throughout her life, having been born in Lima, Peru, growing up in Miami, Florida with a strong family support system and studying Human Development, with a focus on policy, advocacy and community change, at Boston College. Since moving to Baltimore from Chicago in 2009, she has worked at Baltimore City Public Schools developing and implementing policies and initiatives to improve student learning and outcomes for our students. Raising their children in the catholic faith and social justice teachings is an incredible gift and opportunity and this year she has been fortunate enough to become more involved with PREP and the great work of St. Ignatius, reaffirming her commitment as a parishioner since 2015.