About Us
Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry “Bridge” for Missionary Discipleship
Vision: Equip thousands of young adults at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as missionary disciples.
Mission: We guide students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay along a bridge of discipleship where they belong in a community of faith, encounter Christ through prayer, and live out their vocation to serve—equipping them to become missionary disciples who share the Gospel with the world.
Meet the Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry Team!
Rebecca (Becky) VanKauwenberg
Associate Director of Campus Ministry
Becky is a ministry leader with experience working with youth and young adults. She enjoys participating in and facilitating consensus-building workshops, innovative design strategies, and mission-centered goal setting. Becky values collaboration, driving impact, maintaining a positive outlook, and helping others identify and live out their unique gifts. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, building puzzles with her mom, and fishing on the Bay with her husband and two boys.
Fr. Kevin Ripley
Sacramental Minister
Fr. Kevin grew up in Pulaski with his older brother Kyle and parents Rick and Cathy. After graduating from UW-Madison in Mechanical Engineering, Fr. Kevin went to Mundelein Seminary for six years and was assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh for the past three years. In addition to being involved at UWGB, he is the Director of the Kairos year, accompanying the new seminarians for their first year living at the Holy Name of Jesus House of Formation. Personally, Fr. Kevin enjoys fishing, skiing, kayaking, reading, exercising, and spending time with his two nephews.
Mark Wanek
Coordinator of Marketing and Missionary Discipleship
Mark just graduated from UWGB this past May and is so excited to be working for campus ministry full time! With experience as a student outreach coordinator and marketing and communications, he is stoked to follow the Holy Spirit and lead Phoenix Catholic to new heights.
Heather Roberts
Coordinator of Liturgy, Music Ministry, and Student Engagement
Heather grew up in Florence, WI, and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and a WI DPI Lifetime Teaching License for Pre-K through 12 Choral, General and Instrumental music education. She obtained a Certificate of Distinction in Vocal Pedagogy from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
Prior to working with UWGB Catholic Campus Ministry, Heather was a choir teacher and a parish secretary. Heather enjoys reading novels, landscape photography, ballroom dancing and spending time with her family, friends and her black cat, Boo. She is thrilled to be serving the students of the UWGB Phoenix Catholics Community and bringing music and joy, all in service of the Lord!
Morgan Sleaford
Student Outreach Coordinator
Morgan is a second year grad student studying Nutrition and Integrated Health! She also completed her undergraduate degree at UWGB! She is one of the Student Outreach Coordinators for Catholic Campus Ministry, focusing on connecting with new students. Over the many years involved in Phoenix Catholic, Morgan has been able to build a community of people to grow in faith with, which has been her favorite part of Phoenix Catholic. Her favorite event is the weekly dinners where she can spend time with friends and grow in community!
Chloe Fraker
Student Outreach Coordinator - Small Groups
Chloe is currently a senior studying elementary education! She was an officer last year and is beyond excited to serve on the campus ministry team as the small group coordinator this year! Her favorite event is the weekly dinners, and she loves to hear about everyone's week. If you're interested in joining a small group Bible study, talk to Chloe!
Phoenix Catholic Officer Team
Katie Spude
Katie is a junior in the nursing program at UWGB! Fun fact - She met Hadley, the other co-president, in Thailand on a UWGB study abroad trip! Katie is looking forward to inviting others into Phoenix Catholic and growing in her faith while having fun!
Hadley Jensen
Hadley is a sophomore studying pharmacy and is the other co-president for Phoenix Catholic! She is excited to meet as many new people as possible, and help them feel at home and welcome on campus, no matter their faith background.
Sawyer Van Camp
Sawyer is a 3rd year senior studying environmental policy & planning with a minor in political science. He was the Phoenix Catholic vice president last year, and he is stoked to return and hold the same position.
Please pray for Sawyer as he's getting married at the end of THIS school year and graduating from UWGB ONE week later. Sawyer is looking forward to continued community during weekly dinners and hopes to meet new students!
Ethan Schreiner
COMING SOON
Sushil Amalor
COMING SOON
Mike Kline
COMING SOON