Diocese of Salt Lake City (Echo 16 & 17)
John O’Neill, Daniel Stanton, Catherine Shackelford (Echo 16), Liz Canto, Isabel Fernandez
John O’Neill
Echo Class:
Echo 17 Theology Teacher
Echo Placement:
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Hometown:
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Undergraduate Institution & Area(s) of Study:
University of Notre Dame, 2020
Political Science, Music Theory
What do you hope to do after Echo?
My number one dream is still to become a professional rock star! But in all seriousness, I plan on taking my theological background and using it in combination with my political science experience. I'm considering going to law school after Echo, and then working in religious freedom activism, lobbying for Catholic social teaching, or searching for work in Canon Law.
Daniel Stanton
Echo Class:
Echo 17 Parish Apprentice
Echo Placement:
The Cathedral of the Madeleine
Hometown:
Columbia, South Carolina
Undergraduate Institution & Area(s) of Study:
University of Michigan, December 2019
Chemical Engineering
What do you hope to do after Echo?
I'm not sure yet. I loved my involvement in Campus Ministry in College and so I have dreams of pursuing that path. However, I am excited for my apprenticeship to get experience in a breadth of disciplines so that I can see where the Lord is leading me with my career.
Catherine Shackelford
Echo Class:
Echo 16
Echo Placement:
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Hometown:
South Jordan, Utah
Undergraduate Institution & Area(s) of Study:
Weber State University, 2017
Social Science Composite Teaching in Political Science
Liz Canto
Echo Class:
Echo 17 Parish Apprentice
Echo Placement:
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish
Hometown:
Lakeland, Florida
Undergraduate Institution & Area(s) of Study:
Elon University, 2018
Public Health Studies, Religious Studies, Poverty and Social Justice (minor)
What attracted you to Echo and helped you decide to join the program?
For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to get a Master's in Theology and work for the Church. After doing a postgraduate year of service, I greatly appreciated the love developed, support received, and friendships formed with an intentional community.
Isabel Fernandez
Echo Class:
Echo 17 Theology Teacher
Echo Placement:
Saint Joseph's Catholic High School
Hometown:
Annandale, Virginia
Undergraduate Institution & Area(s) of Study:
DeSales University, 2020
Philosophy, Communication (minor)
What advice would you give to Echo applicants?
Be yourself, be brave, and constantly tell Jesus you trust in him.