Deacon Vernon Dobelmann
I am a frequent retreat leader and workshop presenter.
Click on the "Speaking Engagements" tab for information.
If you are interested in having me speak at your parish or group,
please e-mail me at:
[email protected].
This is my personal website and blog. I focus on the topic of living with hope through an intentional faith life.
My goal is to create insightful and relevant content connected with current events.
I typically post several times a week.
Be sure to "Like" my public Facebook Page, Deacon Vernon Dobelmann.
My wife, Margaret, and I were married in 1988, and we have two adult children.
I was ordained a deacon on June 5, 1999 in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri.
I worked full time for the Church in one capacity or another from 2000 to 2021.
From the year 2000 through 2009 these roles included the following:
Director of Religious Education
High School Theology Teacher and Campus Minister
Vocation Director / Deacon Director
Inter-Generational Faith Formation Coordinator
Catholic Elementary School Principal
From November of 2009 through June of 2018 I fulfilled the following roles:
I served as the Director of Pastoral Ministries / Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Cheyenne.
The Office of Pastoral Ministries served as a resource to Catholic parishes across the state of Wyoming including:
Religious Education
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Marriage and Family Life
Pro-Life
Social Outreach
Other duties and responsibilities included serving as:
*Director of the Propagation of the Faith
*Spiritual Advisor to the Cursillo movement
*Diocesan Scouting Chaplain
Diaconate Formation Board Member
Wyoming Catholic Register and social media editorial team member
As Superintendent of Catholic Schools I served as a resource person to the six elementary Catholic schools across the state of Wyoming.
In 2018-2019, I served as the Director of Religious Education for St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
In 2019-2020, I served as the Executive Director of Saint Albert Catholic Schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
From August 31, 2020 through May 28, 2021 I served as the Director of Operations for the Guadalupe Community Center (homeless transitional program) in Greeley, Colorado and the Cold Weather Shelter in Evans, Colorado.
Book Reviews
My book has been out for a five years now (October 2017).
Unfortunately, my original publisher went out of business.
Thus, my book is not available online anywhere at this point.
Contact me directly if you would like a copy.
I am grateful that my book has made its way into the hands of many of my blog readers.
Reactions continue to be shared with me.
Here are a few comments that I have received through the years:
"Your book changed my life!"
"I finished your book and found it to be good and thought provoking."
"It reminds me to look back and see all my blessings."
"I will pass it on so others can benefit, as I sure did."
"Inspiring book."
"I have learned valuable lessons and re-read that last chapter several times."
"Love your book. I started reading and can't put it down."
"I was up until 1:00 A.M. Once I started reading it I had to finish it."
"I started reading it in the morning, paused to eat lunch, and then finished it. I couldn't put it down."
"I just wanted you to know I sat down and read your entire book last night. I couldn't put it down! I didn't give myself much reflection time as I was so enthralled by your story and the 'me too' moments you brought up for me. I just have to say THANK YOU for writing and sharing your story. I loved it."
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My book has been out for a five years now (October 2017).
Unfortunately, my original publisher went out of business.
Thus, my book is not available online anywhere at this point.
Contact me directly if you would like a copy.
I am grateful that my book has made its way into the hands of many of my blog readers.
Reactions continue to be shared with me.
Here are a few comments that I have received through the years:
"Your book changed my life!"
"I finished your book and found it to be good and thought provoking."
"It reminds me to look back and see all my blessings."
"I will pass it on so others can benefit, as I sure did."
"Inspiring book."
"I have learned valuable lessons and re-read that last chapter several times."
"Love your book. I started reading and can't put it down."
"I was up until 1:00 A.M. Once I started reading it I had to finish it."
"I started reading it in the morning, paused to eat lunch, and then finished it. I couldn't put it down."
"I just wanted you to know I sat down and read your entire book last night. I couldn't put it down! I didn't give myself much reflection time as I was so enthralled by your story and the 'me too' moments you brought up for me. I just have to say THANK YOU for writing and sharing your story. I loved it."
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Let the Light of Christ shine within you!
