Ordained Priest
in the Ecumenical Catholic Communion
Wedding + Funeral Officiant
Church Consultant
Officiant. Consultant. Writer. Teacher.
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Trish is a caring, inclusive + sensitive officiant who can help you create the experience you’re looking for. Learn more —>
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For more effective ministry that maintains your congregation’s identity while facing the challenges of today’s faith environment, Trish can help guide your leadership into a new way of doing church that maintains what’s important to you. For a case study and more info, click here —>
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An established professor and writer, Trish is the author of a number of books about faith + spirituality. Learn more about her work here —>
About Trish
Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni, PhD is a presbyter of the ECC and the Pastoral Director of Charis, the first Ecumenical Catholic Community in Minnesota. She is a consultant and theologian who works with congregations and ministerial organizations in the areas of formation, vision casting and mission development. Her academic expertise is in Catholic ecclesiology and liturgical theology, with a particular focus on operationalizing dialogical leadership approaches among laity and ordained leaders in the churches. She has written books on the Mass, 12 Step Spirituality, and Baptism, and a number of spiritual reflection books. Trish lives in Eden Prairie, MN with her sculptor husband Peter with whom she has three remarkable young adult children, two old but adorable calico cats, and a needy (if irresistible), mostly-husky rescue dog. Learn more about Trish —>
Trish was a wonderful officiant. She made us feel calm and comfortable throughout the entire process of planning through the ceremony itself. She was open to our ideas while adding her own expertise. The actual ceremony was incredibly special and her homily was beautifully written and delivered. She helped to make our day unforgettable.
Sarah + Sarah