Associate Juliann Dwyer

by | Mar 8, 2017 | Meet a Viatorian

Associate Juliann Dwyer (center) took part in the 2015 Viatorian Youth Congress, and she’s played a big role in VYCs over the years.

Associate Juliann Dwyer is a big part of St. Thomas More Catholic Community in Henderson, NV.

She has been a parishioner since the parish was founded by the Clerics of St. Viator in 1986. At first, Juliann began by volunteering as a catechist and later as a coordinator of sacrament programs before being hired on staff. She has served as the director of religious education for this very large parish, among several roles on the pastoral staff. For many children and families of the community, she has often been the first person in the parish that they approach for anything from religious education to Sacraments to bereavement support.

Viatorian pastors have often looked to Juliann for her leadership and experience in leading the faith formation of the parish’s next generation of members, and she has continued to serve the parish’s diocesan-appointed pastors since the Viatorians transferred the parish to the Archdiocese of Las Vegas in 2019.

Left to right: Juliann with her Cristo Rey St. Viator student worker Jocelyn, Associate Cheryl Schwarz, and STM staff member Regina Comple at the 2024-25 presentations.

After many years of partnering with the Viatorian pastors of the parish, Juliann made her initial commitment as a Viatorian associate in 2009. She has served the community in a variety of ways, including leading Viatorian Youth Congress delegations and supporting VYC leadership, and leading on Viatorian Community teams, including the Viatorian Community Council. In 2019, after ten years as an associate, Juliann made her definitive commitment to the community.

With Associate Cheryl Schwarz, who directs outreach ministry and the parish gift shop for STM, Juliann helped organize the 40th anniversary gala for the parish in 2026. It was a special time for her to celebrate the faith community and to appreciate the many Viatorians who helped lead the parish – and continue to minister there. “It was a beautiful presentation of the history of St. Thomas More and its foundation with the Viatorians,” Juliann said. “We enjoyed reflecting on the timeline of these 40 years, including all of our wonderful priests who have served here.”

More on Juliann from Viatorians.com:

  • Celebrating 40 Years for a Viatorian-Founded Parish (2026): The parish was founded in 1986, and many Viatorians gathered for the 40-year celebration.
  • Meet a Viatorian – Associate Patrick Aller and Associate Ky Guerrero (2026): These two younger associates affirmed Associate Juliann Dwyer for the positive role she played in their discernment of Viatorian association.
  • Pilgrims of Hope in Las Vegas (2025 et al): Juliann perennially assists the archdiocese with a number of things, including the annual archdiocesan conference each September.
  • Viatorian Work-Study Placements for Viatorian Students (2025): Juliann was very proud of her Cristo Rey St. Viator student worker who worked at St. Thomas More and very excited to celebrate her at year-end presentations.

  • At a meal at 2026 Provincial Assembly, left to right: Associate Rosy Hartz, Br. Rob Robertson, CSV, Associate Deborah Perez, Associate Kim Martinez, Fr. Corey Brost, CSV, Juliann, and Associate Shelley Aguiar.

    Carrying the Charism as Associates (2025 – Viatorian Voices podcast appearance): With Cheryl, Juliann reflected on doing Viatorian ministry as lay staff members, even after Viatorians passed on stewardship of the parish to the archdiocese.

  • Associates Continue Tradition of Feeding the Hungry (2024 et al): Each Thanksgiving, Juliann and a huge group at STM assemble and deliver holiday meals to people in need.
  • Celebrating the Legacy of a Viatorian-Founded Parish (2022 – Viatorian Voices podcast appearance): With Founding Pastor Fr. Tom Long, CSV, and Fr, John Eustice, CSV, whose family belongs to St. Thomas More, Juliann reflected on the growth of the parish from its start in raw desert to becoming one of the largest parishes in the area.
  • The Return of VYC! (2022 – Viatorian Voices podcast appearance): After COVID led to the cancelation of in-person VYC in 2020 and 2021, it returned to its standard format for 2022, and Juliann helped with the restart.
  • Associates Add Vibrancy to the Community (2019): Several associates recommitted at a 2019 prayer service, including Juliann who then made her definitive commitment.
  • Unique Viatorian Community Council Convenes (2018): Juliann has served on the VCC, offering consultative input in a group of associates and religious who support the provincial council and chapter.

This article was updated by Associate Dan Masterton on November 3, 2026.