Pastoral Council

Our Pastoral Council advises our pastor on parish issues and plans and coordinates programs and services. The Council is an active, committed focus group that communicates options and decisions with parishioners.

Pastoral Plan

This is the Pastoral Plan for St. Ignatius approved by Bishop Madden.

The Pastoral Council and many others in the parish have labored and prayed over this manifesto to articulate what Jesuits call “our way of proceeding.”

We ask our parishioners to study and pray over our guiding principles, our vision, and our sacred purpose. In these statements, you will find what we believe, who we are, and who we are striving to become.

From these statements flow what we are doing, and how we are doing it.

Pastoral Plan

This is the Pastoral Plan for St. Ignatius approved by Bishop Madden.

The Pastoral Council and many others in the parish have labored and prayed over this manifesto to articulate what Jesuits call “our way of proceeding.”

We ask our parishioners to study and pray over our guiding principles, our vision, and our sacred purpose. In these statements, you will find what we believe, who we are, and who we are striving to become.

From these statements flow what we are doing, and how we are doing it.

Pastoral Council Members

Kevin-Burdinski

Kevin Burdinski

President

Kevin's journey into the St. Ignatius community in 2018 started as a lapsed Catholic, initially driven by a promise to his girlfriend to return to Mass when he believed that Jesuits were solely associated with educational institutions. Although he continues to contemplate his relationship with the Catholic Church on a broader scale, Kevin's enduring connection with Father Jim and the St. Ignatius community has led him to embrace his appointment to the Council with enthusiasm, eagerly engaging in its mission. Currently residing in Severna Park with his wife Kendall, with whom he no longer attempts to outwit, Kevin's faith journey is marked by the warmth and love he has found within his parish.

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Kendall Burdinski

Vice President

Kendall, a lifelong Catholic with a passion for service, immersed herself in church activities during her childhood at Our Lady of the Skies on Nellis Air Force Base, later pursuing undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences and earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree before settling in Baltimore, where she met her life partner, Kevin Burdinski, and committed to the St. Ignatius AntiRacism Task Force in 2017.

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Ryan Bixler

Ryan is the Finance Council representative of the Pastoral Council. He has been practicing corporate taxation for the past eight years and brings an analytical and financial perspective to the Council to support our financial position. Ryan and his wife Jenny live in Canton and have a two-year-old daughter, Madison. They love watching her grow and smile and are excited for her to share that joy with her baby brother coming July 2021!

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Christopher Daffin

Chris Daffin, a first-year law student at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, hails from New Orleans, LA, and was raised in South Alabama. His undergraduate years at Spring Hill College, a Jesuit institution, saw him major in Biology Pre-Med with a Theology minor, actively engaging in politics, and leading the largest College Democrats chapter in Alabama. Chris, a recent Catholic convert, played a pivotal role in campus ministry, overseeing faith formation and advocating for ecumenism. Eager to bring his diverse background to the Parish Council at St. Ignatius and contribute to the parish's mission for God's Greater Glory, he is committed to being a voice for various communities and supporting the parish's work, whether through council membership or involvement in its ministries.

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Christina deGraft-Johnson

Christina deGraft-Johnson, originally from South Africa, rediscovered her Catholic faith at St. Ignatius after moving to the United States and feeling a strong connection to God during her nephew's birth. As an active parishioner, she values serving on the pastoral council as a means to contribute her unique perspective and foster community. Apart from her spiritual journey, Christina enjoys reading, baking, and cherishing time with her friends and family, including her adorable puppy. Professionally, she works as a Mental Health Therapist, specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults, while finding her deepest pride in community building and nurturing relationships both at St. Ignatius and in her personal life, striving to cultivate beauty one moment, one person, and one day at a time.

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Ted Engelke

Ted is in his second year on the pastoral council at St. Ignatius, having been here since 2015. Ted was drawn to the parish because of its Jesuit roots, having 10 years of Jesuit education between high-school, undergrad and graduate school, and loving its progressive attitude and unpretentious manner. Katherine and Ted have four daughters and have found a sense of community at St. Ignatius that feels organic and rock solid – just authentic people being authentically Catholic.

Dennis Hanratty

Dennis Hanratty is a proud member of St. Ignatius parish since 2013. He is committed to continuing and enhancing St. Ignatius' outreach to the Baltimore community. Dennis received a B.A. in Political Science from Fordham University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, also in Political Science, from Duke University. Dennis worked for 32 years at the Library of Congress (LC). He was an LC Foreign Affairs Analyst for a number of years, editing books in LC's Country Studies - Area Handbook Series. Dennis then transitioned to management, where he spent a decade as LC's Human Resources Director. In retirement, Dennis plays the Celtic fiddle for family and friends and enjoys travelling with his wife, Rosanne. Dennis and Rosanne have one child, Sean, who resides in Shanghai, China, with his wife, Karen.

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Rosanne Hanratty

Rosanne Hanratty, inspired by her journey of overcoming health challenges, seeks to serve on the Pastoral Council, driven by her commitment to the Church's social justice teachings. As a dedicated parishioner of St. Ignatius since 2013, she brings a wealth of experience in disability-related fields and a deep passion for working with older adults and people living with dementia. Eager to contribute to intergenerational ministry and address social justice issues within the parish, Rosanne offers her expertise and a strong commitment to making a positive impact within the St. Ignatius community.

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Jim Kline

Jim, a retiree and dedicated St. Ignatius parishioner for three years, seeks ways to serve after a 40-year career in IT management. A lifelong Baltimore resident, he holds an educational background that includes two BS degrees and a MES from Loyola University (formerly Loyola College). Jim brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to Baltimore and its communities.

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Toni Moore-Duggan

Toni Moore-Duggan, a devoted St. Ignatius Catholic Community member for over 20 years, holds a Master's from Johns Hopkins University and multiple postgraduate certificates. She is a Spiritual Director, writer, and a professional in Primary Care Nursing, presently on the faculty of the Caroline Center. Within St. Ignatius, she actively contributes to various ministries, particularly in the realm of racial justice and Antiracism work.

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Brendan O’Kane

Brendan O’Kane, husband of Anita Maina, has been a part of the St. Ignatius parish community since 2007. Previously a teacher at St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, he currently serves as the Director of Ignatian Mission and Identity at Loyola Blakefield. Brendan is a distance runner, enjoys spending time with his wife, and serves as an acolyte at most 5:00 pm Masses on Saturdays.