Welcome to St. Thomas More Religious Education

Office hours are:

 8:30-4:00 Monday to Thursday 

 Friday hours vary.

The following three elements are stressed in the St. Thomas More Religious Education program:

1. The message of Jesus Christ.

2. Membership in our Catholic Community through our common faith.

3. Service to others both within and beyond St. Thomas More Parish as a way to develop and use our God-given talents and live as disciples of Christ.

The staff of the STM Religious Education program is here to serve you. Please feel free to contact us at any time!

Anna Donnermeyer- Middle School Religious Education and Youth Ministry

Hi! My name is Anna Donnermeyer and I have been both a member and Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Thomas More for the past 11 years. I have been blessed in many ways as I have shared my faith with our young people. My husband Brad and I have been married for 5 years and have two young sons, Noah and Kolbe.  Please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any ministry needs.  God bless you!

Carolyn Coutu- High School Religious Education and Youth Ministry

Hi! My name is Carolyn Coutu and I am one of the coordinators of Religious Education and Youth Ministry here at STM. I love sharing my faith with the youth and am humbled to be able to serve the youth and families of this great faith community. I am originally from Canada but have lived in Appleton for the past six years. I am married with three children ranging in ages of 16 to 11 years old. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Irene Skarban- Coordinator of Preschool through Grade Six Religious Education

Hi!  My name is Irene Skarban and I am the Coordinator of Child Ministry for preschool through grade six.  I have been a member of St. Thomas More Parish for the past ten years and love it here. We have an awesome staff to work with.  Besides being involved in religious education, I assist with the parish music program by playing piano and songleading.  I am blessed being able to share both of my gifts...music and teaching...with the people of St. Thomas More.  I share a home in the Darboy area with Sr. Sue, Director of Heart-to-Heart Ministry, and Little Sam, a seven year old papillon.  I am a caregiver for my mother who currently resides at St. Paul Nursing Home in Kaukauna.  I share my music and Little Sam with the residents there.  If I can be of any help to you, please contact me at 920-739-8172 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Karen Flanagan- Secretary

My name is Karen Flanagan and I have worked in the Religious Education Department for the past 16 years.  My husband, Brian, and I have been married for 28 years and have been members of St. Thomas More for the past 26 years.  We have two children. Paul is married and works in the Chicago area and Erin is pursuing an elementary education teaching degree from UW - Eau Claire.  I would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our religious education programs.  You can contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .