Faith Formation at The Shrine
The Shrine's Faith Formation offers numerous outlets to deepen your connection with Christ!
We have many opportunities for all ages to participate in Faith Formation.
Meet the Director!
Maddie Loftin
Maddie was born and raised in Savannah, GA. She attended the University of Notre Dame, where she studied English and Italian. After graduating in 2019, Maddie completed two years of service with the House of Brigid program in Dublin, Ireland, where she and other young adults worked in parish and music ministry at Newman University Church. Following her time in Ireland, she returned to Notre Dame to earn a Master of Divinity (MDiv). While working towards her degree, Maddie worked in several different areas of ministry, including homelessness outreach, parish ministry, college campus ministry, and prison ministry.
For the past two years, Maddie has been working in Residence Life at Stonehill College, a small Catholic liberal arts school in the Boston area. She is so excited to be back in her home state, and is thrilled to join the community here at the Shrine. She enjoys playing guitar, singing, hiking, reading, and hanging out with her dog, Phoebe.
Nicole Hillman - Consulting Director
Nicole Hillman has served as the Faith Formation Director at the Catholic Shrine for the past five years, where she has dedicated herself to nurturing spiritual growth within the community. As a passionate advocate for her Catholic faith, Nicole uses her experience as an entrepreneur, artist, and activist, to enrich the faith formation program with creativity and a deep commitment to social justice. Beyond her 20 plus years of service the Catholic Church, Nicole is a devoted mother of two children, balancing her family life with her mission to inspire others in their faith journeys. Her heartfelt approach and innovative ideas continue to foster a vibrant and inclusive environment for all who seek to deepen their connection to God and the Catholic tradition.