Meet the Team

Oliver Shannon

Youth Minister/Director

Bio: 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 Bosco

Bio: 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 Lead

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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

Ed & Joanne Arrandale