NASPA Welcomes Three New Board Members

NASPA Convention Attendees pose for a group photo at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City September 16, 2025

At the NASPA Annual Business meeting on September 17th, the board welcomed three new board Members. Fr. Christopher Iwancio, OFM Cap, president of Modern Catholic Pilgrim, Julia Attaway, executive director of St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in New York City and Fr. Jack Kettelberger, CM, rector of the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Philadelphia, were nominated and elected to the NASPA Board as Members at Large.

During the Business meeting, Vice President John Paul Lichon did not seek to renew his term. As a result, the Vice-President office will remain vacant at present.

We thank John Paul for his hard work and dedication to NASPA’s Mission and wish him success in his work as an international pilgrimage coordinator," said NASPA President Carol Bezak. "We look forward to working with the new members to advance the mission of shrines and pilgrimage in the U.S.

The NASPA Board is always looking for dedicated leaders. The Board meets virtually every third Wednesday at 3 pm eastern time and in person as needed. Duties for each office are outlined in the  NASPA by-laws. 

If you are interested in serving on the NASPA board, email our President Carol Bezak at cbezak@carmelites.com