Meet the Staff of

Light of the World Evangelization Ministries:

	Msgr. Daniel J. Hermes, Supervising Director. Born on a farm near Dixon, Il, Monsignor attended Mundelein Seminary and was ordained a priest for the Rockford Diocese on May 17, 1969. He has experienced a wide variety of assignments, including priest-chaplain at the Newman Center at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL and founding pastor of St. John Neumann Parish in St. Charles, Il - one of the largest parishes in the Rockford Diocese. Active in both Cursillo and SINE, Monsignor was inspired by Evangelii Nuntiandi and the teachings of Popes Paul VI and John Paul II regarding the central place of Evangelization in the life of the Church. Monsignor co-authored LOTW in response to the call for parish-based evangelization.
	Jeanne Leezer, National Director. Jeanne is the founding director and one of the authors of the LOTW. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Education, and Graduate Coursework in Adult Learning Models and Group Dynamics, Family Life Programs and Ministry Formation. She has worked with Sacramental, Kerygma focused Evangelization Processes, based within parishes, for the last 16 years in the USA and Canada. Jeanne was on the pastoral staff of her parish Holy Family Catholic Church in Rockford, IL for 14 years. She has worked with Family Life Ministry, Evangelization, and Small Community Ministry. Jeanne is the wife of David and mother of 3 young adult children.
	Lori Pacer, National Operations Director. Lori is native of Springfield Illinois. A Graduate of the University of Illinois, Lori left the workforce upon the birth of her first child. Over the next ten years, she devoted herself to her raising her three boys, volunteering at her parish Holy Cross Church, Batavia, IL, and participating in several community service organizations. Soon after a brief return to secular part-time employment as a pharmaceutical sales representative, Lori experienced the LOTW retreat. Having discerned a call by our Lord to surrender her life to more direct service of Him, Lori left the secular workforce and joined the LOTWEM staff.
	Mike Pacer, National Operations Director.  A graduate of the University of Illinois and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, Mike is currently enrolled in the Masters of Theology Program at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Cromwell, CT. Mike practiced as a trial attorney in Chicago and its collar counties for 15 years, before heeding a clear call from our Lord to “Just leave.” Currently, he is an Advocate for the Rockford Diocese Tribunal and a Member of the Rockford Diocesan Review Board. Mike is also engaged in various writing and speaking endeavors. He is an active member of Holy Cross Parish, Batavia IL and a loving father and coach of his three sons.