The pastoral Team

Leadership at New Roads includes staff and parishioners. In addition to the staff members below, we are grateful to have several parishioners serving in leadership roles on our Collaborative Pastoral Council and our Finance Councils. Interested in joining our team? New Roads is hiring. Check out our open positions.

Marta Angelini, Administrative Assistant
mangelini@newroadscatholic.org ext. 10
Hometown: Sopraponte, Italy
Favorite hobby: Reading on the beach or in my yard with my cat Arturo
Favorite Scripture passage: "There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friend." John 15:13 
Favorite meal: Pizza, any topping but without onions!!!
What do you love most about working in the Church? Serving and helping others experiencing God's love and at the same growing in my faith and in my relationship with Him.

Charlie Bates, Coordinator of Student Ministry
cbates@newroadscatholic.org ext. 51
Hometown: Hoboken, NJ
Favorite hobby: Country music (listening, singing, dancing)
Favorite Scripture passage: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2
Favorite meal: Slice of pizza at Benny Tudino's in Hoboken
What do you love most about working in the Church? Being part of the transformation of a parish into a community of disciples.

Matt Ellenberger, Worship Leader
mellenberger@newroadscatholic.org
Hometown: Plymouth
Favorite hobby: Disc golf
Favorite Scripture passage: "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."​ John 15:5​
What do you love most about working in the Church? Seeing the people of God become all that they can be.

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Lou Fabrizio, Finance and Operations Manager  
lfabrizio@newroadscatholic.org ext. 53
Hometown: Watertown, MA
Favorite hobby: Playing golf with my 3 sons
Favorite Scripture passage: Matthew 6:25-34
Favorite meal: Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, and anchovies
What do you love most about working in the Church? The opportunity to use my knowledge and skills to assist the collaborative in implementing a successful pastoral plan, a plan that will ultimately ensure the long-term viability of St. Joseph and St. Luke parishes.  

Fr. John Healy, Parochial Vicar
jhealy@newroadscatholic.org ext. 22
Hometown: Mission Hill for 30 years, Brookline for 30 years, and the final 30 years to God.
Favorite hobby: Family Tree research and taking photographs--not pictures.
Favorite Scripture passage: "Do not be afraid; I am with you." Isaiah 41:10
Favorite meal: Being with those I love
What do you love most about working in the Church? That there are many people everywhere searching for the joy of friendship with God who are somewhat afraid to find him, but with help--once they see, hear, and understand who God is (a God of love, not a God of fear)--they allow God into their hearts and find the joy they have been searching for.

Grace Murphy, Children's Ministry Coordinator
gmurphy@newroadscatholic.org ext. 54
Hometown: Natick, MA
Favorite hobby: Making music and cooking
Favorite Scripture passage: "You have been told, O mortal what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do justice, and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8​
Favorite meal: Cemitas and tortas (Mexican sandwiches) or grilled salmon
What do you love most about working in the Church? 1. Hearing how God is working in people's lives.
2. Getting to watch the amazing gifts God has given people shine!
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Fr. Thom Mahoney, Pastor 
tmahoney@newroadscatholic.org ext. 11
Hometown: Wellesley, MA 
Favorite hobby: Skiing, especially with my family
Favorite Scripture passage: “Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7​
Favorite meal: Anything I’m invited to share at YOUR house, except maybe beets and peas! 
What do you love most about working in the Church? The privilege of being welcomed into the most meaningful part of the lives of God’s people.
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Kathy O’Leary, Creative Director  
koleary@newroadscatholic.org ext. 52
Hometown: Sudbury, MA 
Favorite hobby: Cooking with my husband
Favorite Scripture passage: “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you...plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite meal: Thanksgiving dinner. And popcorn!
What do you love most about working in the Church? Being part of the incredible mission of growing God’s kingdom; working with a team that is courageous, driven, and inspiring.