My name is Susie Osacho (oh-SACK-oh). I was invited to join the St. Richard's Catholic Church community in January 2016 in the ministry of Faith Formation – forming people in our faith – a vocation that I am most passionate about yet recognize as something we experience together as a community of believers, led by the Spirit and the sharing of each other's gifts.

I grew up in Northern Wisconsin and recognized through my Confirmation prep that being involved with our faith was something very meaning-filled. I'm curious by nature and was once told by a vet “boy you ask a lot of questions” - which I believe translates very nicely to our faith. While I have a B.A. in Communications from St. Catherine's University, a Master's in Religious Education from St. Thomas, and have spent the last decade serving on the staff of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Edina, I love meeting people and hearing their stories and have an extra strong connection with creation.

I believe in life-long learning especially from the sense that each of our journeys allows us to gain different perspectives that when shared with one another help create a more complete picture. I also believe that we have much to learn from each other, especially intergenerationally. Pope Francis reminds us that we must encounter one another, be in dialogue, respect and be forgiving of each other, especially as we experience this Year of Mercy. I'm honored and blessed to have been called to walk with you, to grow in faith together and look forward to getting to know you in the days ahead.

Oremus pro invicem (Let us pray for one another).