Ansel Augustine, D.Min

Ansel Augustine is the Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the New Orleans Area Director for Vagabond Missions. Augustine is the former Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Previously he served as the Associate Director/Coordinator of Black Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the CYO Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office. He received his Bachelor of Arts in sociology and his Master of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, New Orleans. He received his certification in youth ministry from Xavier University of Louisiana's Institute for Black Catholic Studies. Augustine earned his D.Min from the Graduate Theological Foundation. He has served on several national boards including the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA) and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). He also has worked in campus ministry at St. John's University in Queens, NY, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Loyola University New Orleans. Augustine began his career in ministry over 20 years ago when he became the youth minister at his home parish of St. Peter Claver in the Treme area of New Orleans, which he helped rebuild following Hurricane Katrina. Augustine is a highly sought-after speaker and has given keynotes and workshops around the country. He has also written various pieces related to ministry.