Background
McClanahan, Connie Dea Daughter of Manford Bryce and Dorothy Maxine (Keely) McClanahan.
McClanahan, Connie Dea Daughter of Manford Bryce and Dorothy Maxine (Keely) McClanahan.
Bachelor in Psychology, Marygrove College, Detroit, 1969. MREd in Religious Education, Seattle University, 1978. Doctor Ministry, St. Mary Seminary & University, Baltimore, 1988.
Master of Divinity, St. Mary Seminary & University, 1981. Diploma in Spiritual Direction, Pecos Benedictine Abbey School, New Mexico, 1988.
College campus minister Flint (Michigan) Newman Center, 1970-1980. Coordinator religious education Blessed Sacrament Church, Burton, Michigan, 1981-1984. Pastoral associate Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Montrose, 1984-1990.
Pastor coordinator lay pastor Sacred Heart Church, Flint, 1990—2001. Director faith formation St. Matthew Church, since 2003. Music minister New Light Prayer Community, Flint, 1979-1997.
Co-chaplain Dukette Catholic School, Flint, 1991-1997. Independent spiritual director, since 1988. Representative Diocesan Regional Adult Education, 1993-1996.
Member National, State and Lansing Diocese Catholic Campus Ministry Associations, 1970-1980. Member campus ministry task force Interfaith Metro. Agency for Planning, 1974-1976.
Member Lansing Diocesan Liturgical Commission, 1977-1980. Member Flint Catholic Urban Ministry, 1977-1980, 90-2001, co-chair, 1992-1994. Member Flint Catholic Healing Prayer Team, 1977-1984.
Coordinator national study week Catholic Campus Ministry Association, 1978. Member steering committee All-Michigan Catholic Charismatic Conference, 1984-1986. Convener Diocesan Lay Ministry Committee on Certified/Continuing Education/Spirituality, 1985-1986.
Member Diocesan Committee to Update Catechist Formation Handbook, 1989-1991. Member Diocesan All Family Conference Steering Committee, 1990-1991. Member Lansing Diocese service committee of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, 1979-1985, 95-99, chairperson, 1996-1998, commissioner, Lay Ecclesial Minister Catholic Diocese Lansing.
Founding member P.O.W.E.R., Inc. (formerly Flint/Genesee Organizing Project), 1996-2001, treasurer, 1998-2000, secretary 2000-2001. Member Association Catholic Lay Ministers (co-chair Region III 1986-1987), Professional Pastoral Ministers Association (founding member, co-chair 1988-1990).