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.
Arturo Iriarté
Parish Social Ministry / Justice Education Coordinator
Arturo joined OCSJM in January, 2010, reprising the position of Parish Social Ministry Coordinator which he held from 2001-2005. Prior to 2010 he worked as the Archdiocesan Hispanic Youth Ministry Coordinator at the Hispanic Evangelization Office. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Arturo has worked with Hispanics and youth in the areas of education, community organizing, and counseling on immigration policies for over 20 years. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, participated in HomeFront for eight years, and has been a member of the Advisory Board of Directors for Catholic Charities Southern region since 2004.
Arturo has a BA in Physical Education from Catholic University of the North in Antofagasta, Chile and received social action training at Trinity College, Hartford, and St. John's University, New York. He lives in East Haven and enjoys spending time with his wife, their three children and two granddaughters.
Parish Social Ministry / Justice Education Coordinator
Arturo joined OCSJM in January, 2010, reprising the position of Parish Social Ministry Coordinator which he held from 2001-2005. Prior to 2010 he worked as the Archdiocesan Hispanic Youth Ministry Coordinator at the Hispanic Evangelization Office. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Arturo has worked with Hispanics and youth in the areas of education, community organizing, and counseling on immigration policies for over 20 years. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, participated in HomeFront for eight years, and has been a member of the Advisory Board of Directors for Catholic Charities Southern region since 2004.
Arturo has a BA in Physical Education from Catholic University of the North in Antofagasta, Chile and received social action training at Trinity College, Hartford, and St. John's University, New York. He lives in East Haven and enjoys spending time with his wife, their three children and two granddaughters.
Patrick Laorden
Parish Social Ministry / Social Justice Coordinator
Patrick joined the OCSJM in January 2017 after finishing his masters in pastoral studies from Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, MO. He is originally from the Philippines and was raised in Hobart, Indiana. He attended Purdue University for undergrad and spent four years discerning the priesthood with the Dominican Order. Patrick has been engaged in social justice efforts through his work with Catholic Relief Services, prison ministry, mission work, and serving on a social justice commission. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and the outdoors.
Parish Social Ministry / Social Justice Coordinator
Patrick joined the OCSJM in January 2017 after finishing his masters in pastoral studies from Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, MO. He is originally from the Philippines and was raised in Hobart, Indiana. He attended Purdue University for undergrad and spent four years discerning the priesthood with the Dominican Order. Patrick has been engaged in social justice efforts through his work with Catholic Relief Services, prison ministry, mission work, and serving on a social justice commission. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and the outdoors.
Agnes Dann
Administrative Assistant
Agnes joined the OCSJM staff in September, 2015. Her past work experience includes over 7 years as Program Administer for the Center for Ministry Development, a national church leadership and training organization and before that, 6 years as a Director of Religious Education for St. Vincent Ferrer in Naugatuck.
Agnes has a two children and two grandchildren. She attends St. Vincent Ferrer in Naugatuck.
Administrative Assistant
Agnes joined the OCSJM staff in September, 2015. Her past work experience includes over 7 years as Program Administer for the Center for Ministry Development, a national church leadership and training organization and before that, 6 years as a Director of Religious Education for St. Vincent Ferrer in Naugatuck.
Agnes has a two children and two grandchildren. She attends St. Vincent Ferrer in Naugatuck.
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 a Pastoral Associate focused on social ministries at St. Bridget 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 a Pastoral Associate focused on social ministries at St. Bridget 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.