About:
OCSJM Staff
Arturo Iriarte
Interim Executive Director
Arturo has been working at the Office for Catholic Social Ministry since 2000.
On April 22, 2023, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair appointed Arturo as the new Interim Executive Director of the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry.
Arturo retains his current role as Director of the Office of Faith and Culture.
Interim Executive Director
Arturo has been working at the Office for Catholic Social Ministry since 2000.
On April 22, 2023, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair appointed Arturo as the new Interim Executive Director of the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry.
Arturo retains his current role as Director of the Office of Faith and Culture.
OCSJM Volunteer Staff
Mary O’Brien
Global Solidarity Coordinator
Mary joined the OCSJM staff in January, 2011 thanks to a grant received from Catholic Relief Services to increase capacity in parishes in the area of global solidarity. No stranger to the work of OCSJM, she has been part of the Cooperative Parish Sharing Committee since the early 1970’s, and is a long-time supporter of the office’s efforts on behalf of social justice.
Mary holds degrees in Sociology/Anthropology and Psychology from Central CT State University, and spent many years in social service work. She serves in leadership with United Action CT, a local CCHD-supported non-profit that works to encourage community efforts for social change. Mary is an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Britain, and is a lifetime resident of that city.
Global Solidarity Coordinator
Mary joined the OCSJM staff in January, 2011 thanks to a grant received from Catholic Relief Services to increase capacity in parishes in the area of global solidarity. No stranger to the work of OCSJM, she has been part of the Cooperative Parish Sharing Committee since the early 1970’s, and is a long-time supporter of the office’s efforts on behalf of social justice.
Mary holds degrees in Sociology/Anthropology and Psychology from Central CT State University, and spent many years in social service work. She serves in leadership with United Action CT, a local CCHD-supported non-profit that works to encourage community efforts for social change. Mary is an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Britain, and is a lifetime resident of that city.
John Ryan
JustFaith Coordinator
John is the Leader of Social Ministry at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Manchester, after volunteering there for 25 years. Prior to his current involvement as Coordinator of the JustFAITH Leadership Team, John volunteered with the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry for ten years. . He believes that "social ministry is essential to a Catholic parish" and that biblical justice calls us to direct service for today and systemic change for tomorrow.
John and his wife Suzanne live in Manchester, and have four children and eight grandchildren.
JustFaith Coordinator
John is the Leader of Social Ministry at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Manchester, after volunteering there for 25 years. Prior to his current involvement as Coordinator of the JustFAITH Leadership Team, John volunteered with the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry for ten years. . He believes that "social ministry is essential to a Catholic parish" and that biblical justice calls us to direct service for today and systemic change for tomorrow.
John and his wife Suzanne live in Manchester, and have four children and eight grandchildren.