Staff: Ministries and Responsibilities

Travis Schoenfelder and Michael Paul have stepped into full-time ministry roles with Triumph — a major step toward strengthening and growing the mission for the future. They have taken on the day-to-day responsibilities of setting up and planning retreats, registrations, and administrative duties in addition to serving on team during the retreats.

Michael Paul

Michael Paul was born and raised in Calgary, has a heart for seeing lives transformed by Christ. With a background in culinary arts, philosophy, ministry, and a graduate of the Encounter School of Ministry, he now serves full-time with Triumph Retreat Canada. Michael and Hillary, his wife of 10 years, are blessed with five children.

Travis Schoenfelder

Travis Schoenfelder was born in Saskatoon and raised near Devon, AB. He has served in ministry across the globe with NET Australia and Real Talk Australia. Travis is a graduate of the Encounter School of Ministry. He is excited to be back in ministry serving full-time with Triumph Retreat Canada. Married to Amanda for 10 years, they have three energetic boys.

They will be joined by other team members, including:

Harriet Paul

Harriet Paul has stepped into the role of President of Triumph Retreat Canada. Harriet brings with her professional experience with a MSW in Clinical Social Work, a deep love for the Triumph program, and a strong commitment to serving others. We are grateful for her leadership and look forward to the many ways she will help shepherd the mission of Triumph into the future.

Sr. Gemma Labestre

Sr. Gemma Labestre continues as a team member and consultant for Triumph Retreat Canada. In this capacity, she will offer her professional expertise with a doctorate in psychology, and spiritual insight to help guide the ministry as it continues to grow. Sr. Gemma’s prayerful presence and commitment to the mission of healing and renewal are a true gift, and we are deeply grateful for the blessing of her accompaniment in this role.

Fr. Denis Phaneuf

Fr. Denis Phaneuf continues in his role as chaplain of Triumph. A priest for over 60 years in the diocese of Saskatoon, he faithfully attends every retreat. He is a member of the Marian Movement of Priests. He served on the International Fraternity of the Catholic Charismatic Communities under the direction of the Vatican Council of the Laity.

Bergit Pulvermacher

Bergit Pulvermacher continues in her role as a team member. She has been a faithful member of the Triumph team for over 14 years and continues to share her gifts with the ministry. A Certified Spiritual Director, she brings invaluable wisdom, faith, and experience to her role. We are deeply grateful for her ongoing presence and dedication to helping others encounter the Lord.

Anne Marie Greaves

Anne Marie Greaves discovered Triumph through her own healing journey and has since become a dedicated member of the team. With her background in nursing and her deep faith, she brings both compassion and experience to the ministry. We are grateful for her ongoing presence and service with us.

Teresa Hiatt-Landry

Teresa Hiatt-Landry brings a deep faith and a powerful witness of God’s healing love to the Triumph team. Through her own journey of conversion and renewal, she offers encouragement and hope to others. We are grateful for her presence and the gifts she brings to the ministry.

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