Our 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 various leadership roles. Our current job openings are posted here.

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.

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. Austin Fleming, Senior Vicar
afleming@newroadscatholic.org ext. 22
Hometown: Danvers, MA
Favorite hobby: Writing
Favorite Scripture passage: Prodigal Son (Luke 15)
Favorite meal: Tapas
What do you love most about working in the Church? Discovering the mystery of God in the lives of others.

Sarah Joyce, Children's Ministry Coordinator
sjoyce@newroadscatholic.org ext. 51
Hometown: Eastpointe, MI
Favorite hobby: Hiking with my family
Favorite Scripture passage: “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8
Favorite meal: Pasta and baked goods
What do you love most about working in the Church? Working with other kind, passionate people and witnessing where the Holy Spirit will lead them next on their journey.

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.

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; witnessing people's faith come alive.

Tracey Summerhayes, Administrative Assistant
tsummerhayes@newroadscatholic.org ext. 10
Hometown: Somerville, MA
Favorite hobby: Running. Hiking with my husband and son.
Favorite Scripture passage: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite meal: Fresh-made pasta, steak, and anything my husband cooks
What do you love most about working in the Church? Supporting a team and a community that has a true vision and commitment to supporting those who seek, no matter where they are on their faith journey.