Cherie Wade is a dedicated and passionate servant leader with almost ten years’ experience as a Middle School and Early Adolescents Catechist and currently serves as the Director of Youth Ministry at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church. A proud native of Texas, Cherie attended Texas Southern University and converted to Catholicism in 2013, a journey that deepened her commitment to faith and community. As a mother to a college sophomore at the University of Houston, Cherie understands the challenges and triumphs of guiding young people through transformative stages of life. Her love for reading and continuous learning fuels her ability to connect with youth and inspire them in their faith journeys.