BloNo Catholic is a mission-driven young adult community that seeks to unite parishes through evangelization and apostolic teaching within the greater Bloomington-Normal area. Our purpose is to foster authentic Christian fellowship, spread God’s love through acts of service, and develop active lives of prayer for each member.
We are inspired by the words of Acts 2:42:
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
Leadership Team
Chris Dunning
Leader
Chris grew up as a cradle Catholic in Naperville, Illinois. His parents involved him with his parish from a young age going to mass and praying together every night. It wasn’t until college, that he really grew close to the Catholic church. While attending Illinois State University, he regularly attended the John Paul II Catholic Newman Center where he deepened his relationship with Christ through bible studies, eucharistic adoration, and retreats. After college, he continued to help with a local youth ministry and was involved in many different young adult groups. Along with leading BloNo Catholic, he is a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Bloomington and works 3 other EMS jobs.
Matt Stewart
Small Group Coordinator
Rick Kuduk
Spiritual Coordinator
Katie Van Horn
Communications Coordinator
Katie Van Horn is the Communications Coordinator. She works on BloNo Catholic’s advertising through social media and parish outreach, as well as note keeping.
Lena Winn
Service Coordinator
Niko Miranda
Treasurer
Moved to Bloomington in April 2023 from Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. 25 years old, Hispanic, likes playing piano, found God in college. Currently working in manufacturing industry as a program manager since 2021.
Thaddeus Hughes
Media Designer
Thad grew up and lives on a farm around Funks Grove, became a mechatronic engineer, and reinvigorated his faith when he joined a Melkite Catholic parish in New Hampshire. He enjoys making everything - cars to kombucha to icons, singing, and running a publication called Machinae Ex Deo, exploring how faith informs technological development.
