Nicola Sweetman has recently been appointed as the new Adult Faith Formation Coordinator for the Diocese of Middlesbrough, beginning her role at the start of October.
Nicola brings with her over 18 years of experience in Religious Education, having worked as a secondary school teacher, as well as a background in evangelisation and adult formation. She is passionate about supporting individuals and parishes in deepening their relationship with Christ and His Church.
“My role is simply to support people as they grow in faith,” she said. “We want to build a culture of discipleship across the diocese — where each person is equipped to respond to what God is asking of them, and where parishes are empowered to live out their mission in the local community.”
A wife and mother, Nicola is enthusiastic about the adventure of faith. “One of my favourite saints, St John Paul II, said, ‘Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.’ That has certainly been true for me, and I look forward to sharing that journey with others throughout the diocese.”
Nicola is keen to meet people in the coming months and looks forward to working closely with parishes to encourage faith formation at all levels. Get in touch: adultformation@rcdmidd.org.uk