John Gribowich Email and Phone Number

* Instructor of Religious Studies: taught the following courses: “Comparative Religions,” “ReligiousThemes in Literature and Film,” “Search for Human Meaning” and “Ethics”* Academic Exploration (AE): developed and taught “Relationship Bootcamp” as a course prototype;designed the course “Friendship: Cornerstone of the Good Life,” which has been approved by the University of California High School Articulation team* Campus Ministry: assist in the planning and celebration of Mass and other liturgical events; assistin the facilitation of retreats (including Kairos) and spiritual activities* Guitar Club Moderator: encourage a weekly gathering of guitarists and other instrumentalists inmusicianship and musical appreciation* Lasallian Vincentian Youth Moderator: oversee the service projects and outreach of studentsinvolved in the program* Student Launch Initiative (SLI) Facilitator: mentor student entrepreneurship and help students todevelop and propose new products and services, which are pitched to faculty members and others ina “shark tank”* Inquiry and Innovation Program: assist students with presenting their entrepreneurial ideas,services and products; assist with the organization and preparation for the annual TEDx on-campus event

Sunday to Sunday is an Emmy award-winning media production company and educational initiative. CALLED is majorly funded through a grant from the Lilly Foundation in fiscal and pastoral partnership with the Passionists.* Theological and Resource Consultant: lead and facilitate a four-person curriculum team indesigning CALLED, a hybrid educational program for current and prospective preachers/homilists that focuses on personal self-discovery and inner work; leverage personal and professional network in launching the pilot program and forming the initial cohort, which met January-March, 2024.* Podcaster: Host The Attentive Heart series as part of the Sunday to Sunday Witness podcast.

Engage Wisdom's mission is to bring monastic and contemplative wisdom to the public at large by preserving and organizing audio archives from monasteries and other institutions around the world.* Archive Engineer: prepare, organize, and document audio media for digital preservation; offerdigital preservation services to potential clients through direct marketing.* Curator: part of a team to organize and curate the New Camaldoli Audio Archive

* Lecturer in Theology: teach introductory and intermediate courses (both in-class and online) in Theology which discuss the development and various aspects of Roman Catholic theology, ecclesial practice and cultural engagement; courses taught: “Introduction to Catholic Theology,” “The Catholic Church and Political Life,” “Jesus Christ (Christology),” “Theology and Film,” and “The Workaday World (Theology of Work)”* Lecturer in the Masters of Education Program: taught course entitled “Philosophy & Ethics in Education,” which discussed the different philosophies, ideologies, and theories that are incorporated in the educational process

* Postulant: observed, participated, and formed in the Cisterian-Trappist tradition of monastic life;contributed to the production of Monks’ Bread

* Administrator: facilitated the spiritual and social outreach to two individual congregations that werein the process of merging to form one unified ecclesial entity; founder and coordinator of the Brownstone Brooklyn and Beyond Book Club, a virtual gathering that discusses spiritual and cultural topics in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; interviewed in The Corner Outreach

DeSales Media Group is the communications and technology arm of the Diocese of Brooklyn, publishing news and information with a Catholic point of view. Properties include the NET TV cable network; New York's Catholic news program "Currents;" The Tablet, the only weekly Catholic newspaper in New York City; the Nuestra Voz monthly Spanish-language newspaper; and the Catholic Telemedia Network which provides instructional media resources.* Chief Content Officer: reviewed all news and media content that is distributed on variousplatforms; assisted the President and the Chief Executive Officer in developing and executing the strategic five–year plan of the company; integral role in the administrative succession plan; consultant on various media projects for the Diocese of Brooklyn, including “coming home” Christmas campaigns and an ongoing initiative to engage Hispanic Catholics; on-site interviewer for the production of The Chair, a television program that explores cathedrals throughout the United States and interviews local bishops; consultant on website design and communication tools for dioceses and parishes

* Parochial Vicar: assisted the pastor in the spiritual mission of the parish; performed the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church; oversaw the homebound ministry for those who were elderly and/orinfirmed; actively involved in the youth and young adult events at the parish (elementary school, altar servers, youth group, etc.); instructor in the Religious Education program (First Communion, Confirmation, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults); assistant coordinator of the on-site homeless shelter; provided overnight support for the on-site homeless shelter; coordinated distribution of food and clothing donations; oversaw and maintained the parish archives; contributor to the parish bulletin and quarterly newsletter (St. Nick’s Today); project manager for various property and physical structural improvements

* Coordinator of the Central City Project: coordinated student interaction with the city of Allentown’s cultural institutions and social outreach activities [informational video can be viewed here] * Assistant Director of Campus Ministry (Coordinator of Liturgy, Sacred Music and Community Service): oversaw and logistically planned all school-wide events, including school liturgies, yearly retreats, “40 Hours” overnight prayer services, and guest speakers; organized and led trips nationally to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Baltimore, MD and internationally to Italy and France (2001-2007); assisted in planning and leading semester Kairos retreats* Theology Teacher: taught courses in Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Social Justice; assisted in the development of curriculum (2001-2007)* Social Studies Teacher: taught courses in American Studies and World Studies (2009-2011)* Research Methodology and Archiving Teacher: developed and taught a course where students were introduced to various research methods; students were also engaged in hands-on learning by organizing the high school’s archival material (2011-2012)* Director of Sound and Lighting: assisted with the drama and music programs at the school by coordinating all sound and lighting; have expertise in sound engineering (2001-2007)* Drama Club Moderator: oversaw the production of five Drama Club plays (2003-2007); have acting experience * Faculty Advisor to the Class of 2007: oversaw the class budget, fund raising activities, class events, and the organization and planning of the junior/senior prom * Director of the Liturgical Music Ensemble: conducted music for liturgical events at the school; able to play guitar, piano, and other instruments* Athletic Department: Co-Head Coach, Track and Field; Assistant Coach, Swimming and Cross Country

* Lecturer in Theology: taught introductory and intermediate courses (both in-class and online) in Theology which discussed the development and various aspects of Roman Catholic theology, ecclesial practice and cultural engagement; courses taught: “Theology and Film,” and “World Religions”

Received training and hands-on experience in the proper cataloguing of rare art auction catalogs from the 1700s and 1800s in both OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) and Aleph

Involved in every aspect of bookstore operation, including sales, ordering, publicity, customer service, and stocking

Received training in the proper handling and cataloguing of works of art, use of the Museum’s collection database (TMS, The Museum System), research techniques and resources in art history, and the general operation of a curatorial department

Taught introductory courses in Theology which discuss the development and various aspects of Christian theology and practice

Oversaw and tracked the Development Department's fiscal year expectations for Membership income; conceptualized, drafted, and oversaw production of printed solicitation materials, membership cards, and other marketing materials; organized and supervised all membership events; assisted with the formation of various exhibitions

Observed various teaching styles and taught courses in World History

Assisted at the soup kitchen and organized group service