Faith Formation Team


Stephanie Joyce
Faith Formation Director/
Youth Minister Gr. 6-Adult

Phone:(320) 593-4775
E-mail: sjoyce@thechurchofstphilip.org

Stephanie began here at St. Philip's parish in July of 2011. A 2008 Graduate of Benedictine College of Atchison, KS she has a B.A. in Religious Studies and a minor in Art. She is from the Sleepy Eye MN area where some of her family currently is living and has grown up in the Diocese of New Ulm. Active in her home parish of St. Mary's Sleepy Eye, She is involved in Schoenstatt as a Girls Youth Leader.

Stephanie was born in Omaha, NE and has 2 brothers and 7 sisters. She enjoys biking, walking, spending time outdoors and canoeing when the weather is nice. Also spending time with Family and Friends.


Karen Kulzer
Faith Formation Director, Preschool-Gr.2
Phone:(320) 593-4776
E-mail: kkulzer@thechurchofstphilip.org

Karen Kulzer joined the parish staff in 2001 as coordinator for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. In 2003 Karen added Faith Formation Director for Preschool-5 Grade children to her job description.

Karen received her BA in Education from The College of St. Benedict in 1996. Karen taught religion at Holy Trinity High School in Winsted, MN before joining the Faith Formation Team at St. Philip's.

Karen is married to Gerard Kulzer. They have 5 children, who often take on the role of testers for new projects and ideas.

Karen enjoys many creative endeavors, especially painting and photography, but her favorite pastime is spending time with her family and friends.


Jan Klein
St. Philip's School and Faith Formation Secretary
Phone:(320) 693-6283
E-mail: klein@stphilipsschool.com

Jan has been a member of St. Philip's parish for 23 years. In 1995 she started working in the parish office helping count the collection and doing the bulletin and other office tasks. In 1999 she moved over to the school and is still working there as the secretary of the school and the Faith Formation department.

Jan is married to her husband Jim for 27 years and they have 2 grown daughters, 2 grandsons and another grandchild on the way.




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