Rosanne Michaels first joined the Cathedral staff in 1994. Since then, she has become part of the Faith Formation department, and continues to lead programs for adults.... returning Catholics, Confirmation preparation, and young adults. She also helps provide Grief and Loss support, as well as activities for elderly parishioners.
Born in New York City, Rosanne received two degrees in English from Stony Brook University, and later, an MA in Ministry/Spirituality from Seattle University. She spent earlier years teaching English in Connecticut, and later became a public relations writer for a Seattle medical center.

On weekends, Rosanne works with the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, guiding retreatants through a nine-month retreat. She enjoys piano, drawing, and her kitchen garden, often overflowing filled with kale, arugula and collard greens.