To be a witness for God is to be a living sign of God's presence in the world.   –Henri Nouwen

Pax Christi Care and Support Ministry extends God’s love and mercy to all through a holistic model of care for the mind, body, and spirit.

Our mission is to serve as a model and resource to individuals and families, and to respond to their spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs. We do so by striving to empower the people of God to share in care and support.


Jean Thoresen, Director of Care and Support Ministry, 952-405-7211, jthoresen@paxchristi.com

Jean Thoresen develops and oversees programs which serve those with both immediate and long term needs. Special emphasis is given to enrichment and prayer opportunities, parish support groups, and Companion Ministers of the parish. Jean also works closely with the local care centers. Jean holds a Master’s Degree in theology and is a certified Spiritual Director.

Kyle Finken, Care Ministry Coordinator, 952-405-7231, kfinken@paxchristi.com

Kyle Finken works in close collaboration with the Director of Care and Support to provide welcoming and life-giving pastoral ministry at Pax Christi. Kyle is the staff liaison for our prayer ministries, funeral planning with families, coordinates funeral luncheon hospitality, as well as provides resources and referrals as requested. Our holistic model of ministry utilizes hundreds of Care and Support Shared Ministers who live out our vision through various outreach ministries and are supported by care and support staff.

Staff join together with hundreds of committed shared ministers to serve and minister to those in our community in need of support. If you are seeking support or want to offer your own personal gifts to others in this ministry please contact us.