About

Mission and Vision:

Theology of the Body educators offers resources, community, and education opportunities in person and online for people from any country and language in the world. The mission started with the aim to equip and support those in the field of teaching Theology of the Body, and has grown to support educational efforts of Theology of the Body in general, seeking to educate anyone with a thirst for learning more about the Church’s teaching in marriage, family and sexuality.

TOB Educators is designed as a place to unite all ministries focused on Theology of the Body, to build a community of educators around the world, to help spread this mission more effectively and further. We hope through our website, Facebook group and social media, people can discover and learn more about Theology of the Body, but also they can discover other people who work in this field and can be inspired by their ministries. We seek to offer courses and retreats at a cheaper price that is affordable in any cultural context.

We also hope to provide a space for Theology of the Body learners to dive deeper and to continue their study throughout life through ongoing education. Whether you are a beginner, or a TOB professional, teacher, and veteran, TOB Educators is for you!

Thank you for your prayerful and financial support of this mission!

Meet the TOB Educators Leadership Team:

Kathleen Cory, Texas, USA
Founder, Board Member

Kathleen Cory began her journey in Theology of the Body (TOB) in 2010, and knew then that she would never stop sharing this profoundly beautiful, life-changing message. She has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and was commissioned in the U.S. Army from Auburn University. She received her Certification in Theology of the Body from the Theology of the Body Institute in Pennsylvania in 2020. Kathleen has taught TOB for middle schoolers, teens and adults, conducted high school middle school and women’s retreats and has spoken to groups in multiple parishes, at the diocesan level and internationally. She has worked as an outreach implementation specialist, content creator and trainer for The Ruah Woods Institute since 2021. She is a married mom of 6 and grandma to 1 and lives in Rockwall, TX.

Very Reverend Patrick Ike Nwokoye, PhD
Chaplain

Fr. Patrick grew up in Italy and the youngest of eight children. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 2002, at St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau, by Bishop John J. Leibrecht. Prior to his ordination, Father Nwokoye served as a transitional deacon at Holy Trinity in 2001. Fr. Nwokoye attended the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome where hhe received a Doctorate in Philosophy. He also attended Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis where he received an M.Div and M.A.. Father Nwokoye currently serves as the Chaplain for TOB Educators.

Nicholas Koeppel, Missouri,USA/Poland/Ukraine
*Executive Director*, Staff Member

Nicholas Koeppel grew up in southeast Missouri, USA. After attending seminary for 4 years, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, and “discerned out” of seminary and went to study a Masters of Marriage and Family studies in Austria at the International Theological Institute. He worked for 4 years in Youth Ministry at Parishes in Missouri. He worked for half a year as the Manager of the Family Life Office at the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Since 2020, he has served on the leadership team for “Theology of the Body Educators” seeking to teach and share Theology of the Body all over the world through online and in person talks, conferences, courses and retreats. He has taught semester-long courses in Theology of the Body for college students in Lviv, Ukraine at Ukrainian Catholic University and the Pontifical John Paul II University in Krakow, Poland. Currently he serves as a volunteer in Ukraine, an English teacher, and continues to offer courses, lectures, and group studies of Theology of the Body, working full time to share this teaching. Koeppel is currently in the certification program at the Theology of the Body Institute and hopes to finish in 2025.

Ed Haessig, Missouri, USA
President of the Board

Ed Haessig has personally benefited from studying Theology of the Body. Retired educator for 36 years, he taught the faith to teenagers in Catholic high schools in St. Louis Missouri where he has lived his whole life. Being privileged to have taken 9 courses at the Theology of the Body Institute in Pennsylvania,this has shaped his life after teaching. Having retired and inspired by these teachings of Pope St. John Paul II, Ed has been married (first time) now for 2 1/2 years to his wonderful wife Mary. Theology of the Body has enriched their experience. Being a part of the TOB Educators’ team has given him the opportunity to share the wonderful benefits TOB has for him.

Jacob Jose, India
IT, Graphic Design, Board Member

Jacob Jose is a seasoned design professional based in Cochin, Kerala, India. He has a deep connection with John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and is dedicated to teaching about human sexuality, the divine purpose, and the unique roles men and women share in the kingdom of God.

As a member of Jesus Youth International, a global lay youth movement, Jacob has spent his life working with young people and teenagers.

He has launched several online initiatives, including catholic.cafe, a platform offering Catholic perspectives on challenging moral questions, and truthmemes.org, a site providing faith-based memes that address and counter common misconceptions about Christian beliefs.

Currently, Jacob leads the branding and creative team at Shalom World, USA, a worldwide Catholic media ministry focused on spreading the peace of Christ. He resides in Cochin with his wife and four children.

Adeline Khouri, Lebanon
Consultant, Board Member

Adeline Khouri is a Franco-Lebanese certified member of the World Youth Alliance. Through her active participation in international conferences and advocacy with ADF International, Adeline is committed to advancing human dignity, fostering mental health resilience, and promoting the sanctity of life and human rights as a passionate Pro-Life activist.

Currently completing a certification program at the Theology of the Body Institute (TOBI), Adeline teaches Theology of the Body (TOB) internationally and offers personalized TOB coaching. She collaborates with the Bureau Pastoral de la Famille Bkerke to spearhead TOB initiatives in Lebanon, the Holy Lands, and the Middle East. She is also pursuing the Pastoral Facilitator Certificate in Pastoral Mission at the Institut du Cénacle for Missionary Formation (ICFM). As a team member of Hope’s Garden, Adeline supports personal healing through the transformative love of the Bridegroom.

In addition to her work in theology and advocacy, Adeline is a skilled life coach and trauma-healing facilitator fluent in English, French, and Arabic. She is an accomplished speaker at Toastmasters International, where she has honed her communication skills and earned multiple awards in speech contests.

Adeline’s professional background includes a BE in Civil Engineering, with experience in research, executive roles, and leadership coaching. She has also served as a youth mentor and trainer in career orientation programs, showcasing her dedication to empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Madeline Doucet, Louisianna, USA
Secretary of the Board

Madeline Doucet is currently working on an MA in Theology from Ave Maria University in southwest Florida after having received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Theology of the Body began shaping her life over ten years ago, influencing her formation in a religious monastery and later in academics and personal interactions. These teachings of St. John Paul II are a lens through which she has learned to encounter others and the world around her.

Along with her MA in Theology, she is currently enrolled in the Certification Program under Christopher West at the Theology of the Body Institute in Philadelphia, hoping to complete it in 2025. Future academic endeavors involve a Doctorate in Psychology concentrated in the theology of Marriage and Family. In the meantime, since 2021 Madeline has been sharing her TOB studies and research through speaking events both in person and on zoom as well as assisting in retreats and group studies for celibate priests, married couples, and young adults. Traveling and connecting both nationally and internationally, she aims at integrating TOB with psychology for a wholistic approach to research and pastoral care within the Church.