Rev. Mr. Conrad Donarski, BA; MA.T., PCC
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-j-donarski-78b87171
ORDAINED ROMAN CHATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
I am an ordained and CPE qualified, NACC Professional Certified Chaplain with Roman
Catholic Diocese ecclesiastical healthcare endorsement, meeting the spiritual needs of patients,
staff and families is my passion. I bring compassionate care to your Trauma healthcare team. I
possess and use relevant knowledge, ethics, experience, and clinical pastoral skills to maximize
the quality of life of patients while motivating healthcare staff. I am a pluralistic spiritual care
provider. My faith-based leadership and interdisciplinary team performance style is demonstrated
by over ten years as a Pastoral Coordinator with CPE qualifications as an exceptional
professional competent clinical chaplain.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: CHAPLAIN
2014 to Present, CHAPLAIN, CPE Fellow; V.A. Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Completed 9 CPE units and actively seeking board certification with NACC,
Emphasis on Moral Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Incident (PTSI), Spiritual Assessment,
Palliative Care, Logotherapy, Clinical Crisis Care, Grief/Bereavement Counseling, and
documentation.
Proven ability to assist patients with unstable physical and mental dysfunctions (nursing
staff asks for me by name), involving Family Dynamics, Spinal Cord Injury, Aspire/
Rehabilitation, Interdisciplinary team staff member, Practical Application of Intimate
Relationship Skills (PAIRS) Certified Instructor, Professional Assault Crisis Training
(Pro-ACT) certified; all to build resiliency and hope for the patient and the staff.
Researched, Designed, and Developed Spiritual guide book for patients and families.
Lead discussion groups, grave side services and Ecumenical Prayer Services.
Develop presentation curriculum and prepare handouts for support groups.
Dynamic public speaker and presenter.
2004 to Present, Camp Pendleton Chapel Pastor/Chaplain
Pastoral Coordinator - Manage Priests schedules to cover all chapels on base.
Hospital & home visits: well versed in assessing the patient/families spiritual needs and
the level of spiritual distress/Grief and coordinating with medical team for patient care.
Trauma Counseling, Post-Traumatic Stress Incident (PTSI); Family Dynamics, Palliative
Care IAW USCCB Ethics directives, Theological Ethics, Sacramental Preparation,
Liaison with wounded warriors and Knights of Columbus, Warriors to Lourdes
Pilgrimage Coordinator (3 years).
Hospital Liaison ethics board (2 years)
Combat stress management, medical resources liaison.
Passionate ability to work with the people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Coordinate, scheduled, prepared and led retreats Advent and Lent.
Rev. Mr. Conrad Donarski, BA; MA.T., PCC
1999 2004, Exceptional Family Member Coordinator (EFM), Marine Corps Base, Camp
Pendleton, CA
Liaison for families with special needs children and adults for health care and housing.
Individual Education Plans (IEP) coordinator.
Family Liaison with commands and medical personnel at local hospitals.
Public spokesperson for EFMP.
Increased enrollment from 600 to 1800 in three years.
Trauma and grief counseling with families and military units.
Event coordinator, family/unit functions, picnics, Christmas, unit reunions.
Family dynamics and building resiliency.
Financial planning and budget management.
2005 Present, Master Catechist for the Diocese of San Diego, CA
Subject Matter Expert on religious subjects - Invited to chapels/parishes in the area to
Speak or Lead Teaching Seminars/Classes or just speak to congregation using sacred
scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) in a hands on/practical
application method.
Fundamentals of Instruction: Educational Learning Theory, Sacramental preparation.
Fundamentals of prayer and scripture study via multimedia.
Young Adult retreat leader.
EDUCATION:
Clinical Pastoral Education Clinical Care, 9 Credits 2016
Professional Member NACC 2015
Masters Degree, Theology, Catholic Distance University, 2015
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Psychology, Chapman University Orange, CA 1985
Safe Environment Trained Diocese of San Diego 2014
And Archdiocese for the Military Services
Ordained Catholic Deacon, Theology Diocese of San Diego 2004
Master Catechist, Religious Education, Diocese of San Diego 2005