Phoenix Catholic Campus Ministry team
Catholic Campus ministry is an experience of the Church's presence and ministry to the entire community involved in higher education. Campus Ministry gathers the Catholic community for prayer, worship and learning so that the light of the Gospel shines on the academic community.
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.
To contact Becky, email her at bvankauwenberg@gbdioc.org.
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.
To contact Fr. Kevin, email him at kripley@gbdioc.org.
Heather Roberts | Coordinator of Music Ministry & 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!
To contact Heather, email her at hroberts@gbdioc.org.
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.
If you would like to get in touch with Mark, email mwanek@gbdioc.org.
Morgan sleaford | Student Outreach Coordinator
Morgan is a grad student here at UW-Green Bay studying Nutrition and Integrated Health! She also completed her undergraduate degree at UW- Green Bay! She is one of the Student Outreach Coordinators for Catholic Campus Ministry, focusing on Women’s ministry and reaching out to 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!
To contact Morgan, email sleam27@uwgb.edu.
PhoeNIX Catholic OffiCERS
Katie spude| Phoenix Catholic co-President
BIO COMING SOON :D!
To contact Katie, you can email the student org at sophoenixcatholic@uwgb.edu or spudkj26@uwgb.edu.
Hadley Jensen | Phoenix Catholic co-President
Sawyer Van Camp| Phoenix Catholic Vice-President
sushil Amalor | Phoenix Catholic Treasurer
Ethan schreiner | Phoenix Catholic Secretary
Mike Kline | Phoenix Catholic Faculty Advisor
Mike is going into his 40th year in the 2025-26 season as the head coach of Green Bay men's and women's cross country teams. He is also the Assistant AD of Compliance, Student Welfare, and Student Services. Kline landed the Green Bay coaching position while still a cross-country student-athlete in 1987.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONISIN - GREEN BAY
Located just on the outskirts of Door County, the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay showcases God's beauty in nature. Founded in 1965, the University proudly supports students and encourages them to reach their highest potential. Our Catholic community flourishes each week and continues to expand.
Mass and other activities are held in the Auditorium of the Mauthe Center located within campus grounds.