Meet the People Behind the Ministry
Several individuals (and Saints) make up the team driving this organization to ensure that we can accomplish the work God sets before us. Meet the people seeking to serve you and God, bringing the Hem of Christ to the world.
Founder and Executive Director
Kathryne (Kate) Fassbender
A lifelong Catholic, Kate grew up in the Diocese of Green Bay, where she attended Catholic School (Pre-K through College), and had the unconditional support of family, to not only learn her faith but also live it through the ministries offered by her hometown parish and beyond.
For over 20 years, Kate has served those living with dementia. From a middle school volunteer to a business owner and dementia educator, Kate strives to accompany those living with dementia by cultivating a community that is wealthy in creativity, connection, hope, and joy.
Each step of the way, Kate seeks to magnify the importance of creativity and human connection. She is a classically trained musician, studio artist, and theatre-maker, with a background in the creative arts therapies.
In addition to the Hem of Christ, Kate is the creator of the Dementia Letters Project and serves on the Faculty of the Avila Institute of Gerontology.
Board of Directors
We are made up of individuals from all backgrounds, dedicated to serving those living with dementia so that everyone might live in the fullness of their faith. Through prayer, outreach, education, and community, this ministry is here for you as you walk the dementia journey.
New board start January 2024, check back to learn more about our leadership.
Advisors
Meet the people that inspire, support, and guide the work we do.
Coming soon!
Family Care Partner
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Professional Care Partner
Coming Soon!
Living with Dementia
Coming Soon!
Community Member
Spiritual Advisory Committee
Meet the Saints that guide our ministry. By learning from their lives and asking for their intercession, they guide our steps on this journey.
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Feast Day: November 27th
St. Catherine Labouré
Feast Day: November 28th
Chief Spiritual Advisor
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
Feast Day: April 28th
Padre Pio
Feast Day: September 23rd
St. John Paul II
Feast Day: October 22nd
Blessed Solanus Casey
Feast Day: July 30th
St. Dymphna
Feast Day: May 15th
St. Joseph
Feast Day: March 19th
St. Anne
Feast Day: July 26th
Ven. Mother M. Angeline Teresa
Feast Day: January 21st