Ann Koshute

Ann M. Koshute, MTS, is co-founder of Springs in the Desert, a Catholic ministry of accompaniment for those carrying the cross of infertility and loss. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, DC.

Ann is a speaker, writer, and monthly columnist for The Eastern Catholic Life. She was appointed to the USCCB’s Advisory Council by Most Rev. Kurt Burnette, Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, completing a 4-year term of service in 2025. Ann contributed to Volumes I and III of The Catechism in a Year Companion from Ascension Press, and Scripture reflections on the daily readings for the Ascension app. In 2026 Ann and the Springs in the Desert Team collaborated with the Ascension app to present a 15-episode series, Scripture and Saints for the Path of Infertility, and an accompanying novena.

Ann and her husband Keith are Byzantine Catholics who married in 2011 and live in Central Pennsylvania. They joke about making their “mixed marriage” work: Ann, from Northeastern PA is an Eagles fan, and Keith’s Western PA roots make him bleed Steelers black and gold. They love watching football and rooting for their alma mater Penn State. Ann and Keith enjoy traveling, finding interesting trails to hike, and the occasional cocktail. They’re grateful for their large extended family, including many nieces, nephews and godchildren, and for the many ways God has made their marriage fruitful.