Deb, Rob & Jean are here to serve you in your ministry and youth and young adults in their quest to find relationship with Jesus within the context of the Church community. We are happy to work with and for you in fostering comprehensive, holistic and collaborative ministry.

Rob Williams…Director

Hailing from Dunmore, PA, Rob began ministry with and for youth and young adults in 1991, and has given service to the Diocese of Harrisburg as the Director of the Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry since 1999. Prior to coming to the diocese, Rob served in youth ministry at Our Lady of Snows Parish in Clarks Summit and the Abington Ecumenical Ministerium. Rob is a graduate of Bloomsburg University where he was involved in Catholic Campus Ministry on local, state and national levels. With over 20 years of experience in retreat ministry Rob’s wealth of information is an ideal source to tap for retreat development and youth ministry team training. Rob is a devoted husband to wife, Sendy since 2005 and the proud father of their son Liam Patrick. Contact Rob with questions regarding Metanoia Retreat, Christian Leadership Retreat, Go Work in the Vineyard, Diocesan Youth Council, the Catholic Youth Organization-CYO, The Encuentro for Hispanic Youth & Young Adult Ministry, and High School Religious Formation.

Deb Nash…Associate Director

Born and raised in the Diocese of Harrisburg, Deb began working for the office in September of 2006. A graduate of Lebanon Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, she taught Religion and Business classes at her alma mater after graduating from the University of Scranton. She served on the Liturgical Life Committee, developing retreats and coordinating liturgy for both faculty and students. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University-Chicago. Upon returning to the midstate in 2005, she began her ministry as the Coordinator of Catholic Student Services for Elizabethtown College. Contact Deb with questions regarding World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia in 2008, College Campus Ministry, Search or True Colors Retreat, Catholic Scouting, World Youth Day on Palm Sunday, and Young Adult Ministry.

Jean Scicchitano…Secretary

Jean is the first stop for information in the office. She has blessed the office with her welcoming voice and smile since 2002. She is the mother of 2 children-Nichole & David, and has been married to her wonderful husband Dave since 1979. She is an active member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Harrisburg.