About:
OCSJM Staff
Lynn Campbell
Executive Director
Lynn accepted the position of Executive Director in February, 2012 following five years at OCSJM in the position of Parish Social Ministry Coordinator. Lynn brings a wealth of experience working with parishes throughout the Archdiocese, as well as intimate knowledge of the challenges of parish social ministry from over 20 years of involvement in her own parish, St. Patrick Church in Farmington.
A passionate advocate and practitioner of social justice, Lynn is a graduate of the JustFAITH program and has a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Management and a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Administration from Regis University. Lynn and her husband Tom have three sons and are members of St. Patrick Church in Farmington.
Executive Director
Lynn accepted the position of Executive Director in February, 2012 following five years at OCSJM in the position of Parish Social Ministry Coordinator. Lynn brings a wealth of experience working with parishes throughout the Archdiocese, as well as intimate knowledge of the challenges of parish social ministry from over 20 years of involvement in her own parish, St. Patrick Church in Farmington.
A passionate advocate and practitioner of social justice, Lynn is a graduate of the JustFAITH program and has a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Management and a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Administration from Regis University. Lynn and her husband Tom have three sons and are members of St. Patrick Church in Farmington.
Marianne Vargas
Administrative Assistant
Marianne joined the Office in 2022. She previously worked for the Connecticut State Treasurer as an Executive Assistant for 20+ years. At an early age, Marianne had a passion for singing and was encouraged to take voice lessons, which she did and used her God-given talents by joining the Choir at St. Aloysius Church in Plantsville, CT. In her spare time, Marianne enjoys golfing, hiking, running and spending time with her husband, daughter and grandchildren.
Administrative Assistant
Marianne joined the Office in 2022. She previously worked for the Connecticut State Treasurer as an Executive Assistant for 20+ years. At an early age, Marianne had a passion for singing and was encouraged to take voice lessons, which she did and used her God-given talents by joining the Choir at St. Aloysius Church in Plantsville, CT. In her spare time, Marianne enjoys golfing, hiking, running and spending time with her husband, daughter and grandchildren.
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.