Kathleen McGinity LeBlanc, a native of Bay St. Louis and lifelong member of Our Lady of the Gulf, has been Pastoral Associate of the parish since September 2003.  Before becoming Pastoral Associate, she completed the three-year course, New Wine, offered by the Diocese of Biloxi to prepare for Lay Ministry.  Her position is responsible for the faith formation of elementary though high school, including preparation for the Sacraments and the many ministries in the parish.