Meet the Team
Oliver Shannon
Youth Minister/DirectorBio: Oliver has volunteered at St. John Bosco in Youth Ministry since 2022 and has led Bible Studies, Service Projects, and the Mission Trip to Appalachia. He now serves on-staff as the Youth Minister. His full-time job is as a Theology Teacher at East Catholic High School in Manchester, CT.
Confirmation/Patron Saint: St. Francis Xavier
Favorite Type of Prayer: The Rosary and Divine Office
Some of Oliver’s interests/hobbies include:
Catholic Liturgy and Sacred Music
Studying Theology
Fife and Drum Corps
Irish Music
Fishing
Coffee
Telemark Skiing
Kim Reinwald
Communications/Content Coordinator - St. John BoscoBio: Kim was the previous Youth Minister for St. John Bosco Parish from 2020-2026. She now serves on-staff as the Communications/Content Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. Her main vocation is a wife since 2021 and a mother to a 3 year old girl and 1 year old boy.
Confirmation/Patron Saint: St. Catherine of Bologna
Favorite Type of Prayer: The Rosary, Lectio Divina, and just talking to the Lord
Some of Kim’s interests/hobbies include:
Spending time with her family and friends
Photography
Being out in nature
Gardening
Hiking/Walks
Going to the Beach
Baking, especially sourdough
Matthew Gozzi
Deep-Dive Bible Study LeadBio:
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Some of Matt’s interests/hobbies include:
Meet Your Priests
Fr. Ryan Lerner - St. John Bosco
Fr. Kevin Dillon -St. George
Fr. George Mukuka -St. Margaret
Faith Formation Directors
Jenny Smith
St. John Bosco
faithformation@saintjohnboscobranford.org
Donna Yatcko
St. GeorgeSt. Margaret