2020 Light the World! Counselors and Staff
Our Counselors
Brady Baylis (LTW ’17 Alumnus)
From: New York
Major: History & Secondary Education
Favorite Saints: St. John the Evangelist, Bl. William Joseph Chaminade, & St. John Vianney
Why Attend LTW! Online?: “You get to make amazing friends! I went to LTW three years ago and met one of my best friends as well as made numerous long term friends.”
Katelyn Schnoor
From: New York
Major: Theology and Religious Studies
Minor: Philosophy
Favorite Saints: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Padre Pio, St. Edith Stein
Why Attend LTW! Online?: “High school students should attend Light the World! to reignite the fire within them to live for Christ regardless of their future vocation/profession.”
Robbie Cruz
From: Maryland
Major: Media & Communication Studies
Minor: Rhetoric
Favorite Saints: St. Peter, St. Joseph, The Blessed Virgin mary
Why Attend LTW! Online?: “Light the World! Online will be a unique way for people to grow in their faith, and meet people who bring them up in their faith.”
Rebecca Algeo
From: Pennsylvania
Major: Psychology & Theology
Minor: Philosophy
Favorite Saints: St. Dymphna, St. Abigail, St. Padre Pio
Why Attend LTW! Online?: “It provides them more flexibility to grow in their faith while at home.”
Thomas Dompkowski
From: New York
Major: Theology and Religious Studies
Minors: Philosophy & Communications
Favorite Saints: St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Mary Magdalene
Why Attend LTW! Online?: “High school students should attend Light the World! Online because it’s a wonderful way to keep spiritually and intellectually engaged over the summer!”
Nellie Adams
From: Massachusetts
Major: Theology and Religious Studies
Minors: Philosophy & Social Work
Favorite Saints: St. Elisabeth Ann Seton, St. Joan of Arc, St. Theresa of Calcutta
Why Attend LTW! Online?: “I think Light the World! Online will be an incredible opportunity for high school students to build community around our shared faith and grow in love for the Lord in everything they do.”
Viola Lohsen
From: Maryland
Majors: Education Studies & Theology and Religious Studies
Favorite Saints: St. Catherine of Siena, St. Anne, St. Mary of Egypt
Why Attend LTW! Online?: “Come to LtW online to have a great time learning, reflecting, and building joyful friendships!”
Our Staff
Anne-Elyse Pitre: Staff Assistant for the Program Coordinator
From: Louisiana
Majors: Theology and Religious Studies
Minors: Philosophy & Social Work
Favorite Saints: St. Rose of Lima, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Clare of Assisi
Why Attend LTW! Online?: ” Light the World! can do it all. It can plant
the seeds of faith in some but it can also touch the hearts of those already on fire for our Lord in others. Light the World! challenges people spiritually and intellectually, fostering a life-long growth and a longing for more.”
Brian Rhude: Assistant Director of Summer Programs and Formation for the Lay Apostolate
Check out the “Who We Are” page for more information.