Ministry Enrichment Day - Fall 2025

Jennifer is the founder and owner of JM Counseling, Inc. As a licensed marriage and family therapist in the State of Florida, she specializes in working with couples and families who are dealing with marital or relational difficulties, divorce, infidelity, and remarriage issues. Jennifer also sees individuals who struggle with self-esteem, relationships, and family issues. Her style of counseling is characterized by a kind and direct manner, combined with compassion, in a culturally sensitive context. Jennifer is trained as a process facilitator in Collaborative Divorce. Her professional experience is enhanced by her past work at a community mental health facility as a unit therapist, as well as her experience as a family mediator in the Florida 5th Circuit Courts. Jennifer graduated with honors from Stetson University with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Milligan College near Johnson City, TN. Jennifer was born and raised in Florida and loves the warm sunshine. She doesn't mind the hurricanes; in fact, she got married the day of Hurricane Jeanne in 2004. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. To speak with Jennifer, email her at jennifer@jmcounseling.com or call her at 407-782-4848

Louis Canter, OEF recently retired from full time ministry as Coordinator of Pastoral Care for four parishes in the Diocese of Orlando. He is currently a part time chaplain for a local community hospital.  Louis is involved with Ecumenical and Inter- faith dialogue, which includes the religious community of which he belongs. His work as a composer and concert artist for International Liturgical Publications has offered him a wide variety of opportunities for dialogue with many faith communities and to explore the musical language of the Catholic Church.

He assisted the diocese of Orlando as a representative on the board for the Interfaith Council of Central Florida. He is a member of the National Association of Lay Ministry, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, National Association of Catholic Chaplains,  and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.  He also sits on the Diocesan Liturgical Commission for the diocese of Orlando.

He has spent most of his life as a Pastoral Musician, which has afforded him the opportunity to minister in a wide variety of parishes that had many multi-cultural facets to them.  The combination of both Pastoral Musician and Pastoral Ministry makes Louis a great resource in Liturgy and Music. He is currently the Composer in Residence for the Lutheran Franciscans. He is also a Chaplin at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

He is a published composer and author. He continues to do parish missions, retreats and writes for International Liturgical Publications. He is also published by Oregon Catholic Press and World Library/GIA publications. Louis has performed throughout the United States and most recently has performed in Carnegie Hall as a pianist and vocalist for the ‘Voices in the Hall’ Concert. In September of 2023 he received the ‘Mary, Mother of God’ Award from Bishop Noon for excellence in Pastoral Ministry.

Laura Bovich boasts over two decades of dedicated experience in faith formation and sacramental life, having held significant leadership roles at both parish and diocesan levels. Laura was the Director of OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, formerly RCIA) and Sacramental Coordinator at Holy Family Church in Orlando, guiding countless individuals on their spiritual journeys. Her expertise extended across the diocese, where she served multiple terms on the Orlando Diocesan Liturgical Commission under Bishops Wenski and Noonan. In this capacity, she was the Diocesan Catechumenate (RCIA) Chairperson, offering crucial support to RCIA directors and holding a key position on the Rites and Sacraments committee. Laura has also served on the committee for the Bi-Annual Orlando Liturgical Conference, showcasing her enduring commitment to fostering liturgical excellence. Currently, self-employed, Laura stays invested in the OCIA ministry and has accepted a volunteer position supporting the OCIA process at St. James Cathedral in Orlando, continuing to share her profound love of this process, her insights and practical wisdom with the Church community.

Director of Music & Liturgy at St. Paul Catholic Church

Music Teacher at St. Paul Catholic School

Parochial Administrator of St. Paul Catholic Church.

Ordinary for Administration of St. Paul Catholic Church & School

Deacon at St. James Catholic Cathedral, Orlando

Claudia Bermeo-Grajales, es Psicoterapeuta, con licencia en salud mental en Florida. Tiene una Maestría en desarrollo humano, Maestría en orientación y consejería y Diplomado en teología del cuerpo, certificación en trauma y duelo. Sin embargo, Claudia atribuye su mayor conocimiento al mejor maestro de todos: Jesucristo.

​Claudia es católica activa, sirviendo a su parroquia por 25 años en diferentes ministerios como proclamadora de la palabra, coordinadora con su esposo del grupo matrimonios, asesor adulto del grupo de jóvenes adultos, voluntario en el ministerio de respeto a la vida de la Arquidiócesis de Miami, Misionera del Instituto Pastoral del Sureste SEPI, entre otras misiones como Haití y Colombia

Hernán Medina nació y se crio en Puerto Rico, se traslado a la cuidad de Orlando, FL en 1996 junto a su familia. Desde entonces es miembro de la comunidad católica de St. Isaac Jogues.

En octubre de 2000, vivió la experiencia religiosa de Cursillos de Cristiandad en Campo San Pedro de la Diosecis de Orlando, desde entonces, comenzó su vida activa ministerial dentro de la iglesia, integrándose al Movimientos de Cusrsillos como miembro del Secretariado diocesano y como director Laico por 14 años.

Recibió formación y certificación en teológica practica y ministerial de parte de la Universidad de Loyola de New Orleans y la capacitación de facilitador de los cursos del programa de Loyola. Ha estado vinculado como facilitador de programas de formación en la diocesis de Orlando; LEM- Ministerio Eclesial Laico, Instituto Santa Catalina de Siena (curso Ananías) y Formación para catequistas.

En la actualidad tiene a su cargo la coordinación del ministerio de OCIA- Orden Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos en su parroquia de St. Isaac Jogues en la ciudad de Orlando. Hernán Medina sirve con mucho entusiasmo y entrega en todo lo relacionado a la formación para los miembros de la iglesia. 

Campus Director of Evangelization & Discipleship

Deacon at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Orlando

Deacon at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church,
Altamonte Springs

Deacon at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Orlando

Parochial Vicar at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont