Debra Tomaselli

Family Spiritual Program
Development

I am Debra Tomaselli and I help to develop family spiritual programs at St. Mary Magdalen. I was born in New York and raised in New Mexico before moving to Florida. My husband and I married at St. Margaret Mary in Winter Park in 1982 and joined SMM in 1987. We are enjoying life and raising our three wonderful daughters.

I was raised Catholic, but after my younger brother's death in 1990, my faith became more than a mere ritual. In the darkened passages of grief, I questioned my personal belief in Jesus. In my ensuing search for truth, I ultimately joined the apostle Peter in answering Jesus' question, "Do you also wish to go away?" John 6:67 Simon Peter responded, "Lord, to whom can we go? You alone have the words of eternal life." John 6:68

For this reason, I hope to reach others with the gospel news. May we all embrace the peace joy and love Christ offers, embodied in the sacrament of our faith.