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 leadership roles on our Collaborative Pastoral Council and our Finance Councils.
Our current job openings are posted here.

Kristen Bell, Kids' Church Coordinator
kbell@newroadscatholic.org ext. 51
Hometown: Valley Stream, NY
Favorite hobby: Reading and kayaking
Favorite Scripture passage: "You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts." Corinthians 3:3
Favorite meal: Steak tips with a baked potato
What do you love most about working in the Church? Growing in my own faith journey through collaboration with others and inspiring others to know God's love.

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.

Paula Lee, Director of Adult Ministry
plee@newroadscatholic.org ext. 54
Hometown: Denver, CO
Favorite hobby: Travel
Favorite Scripture passage: “See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the wilderness I make a way, in the wasteland, rivers.” Isaiah 43:19
Favorite meal: Salmon and roasted veggies
What do you love most about working in the Church? The opportunity to remind people how much we are loved by God.

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; working with a team that is courageous, driven, and inspiring.

Christine Regan, First Reconciliation & Eucharist Coordinator
cregan@newroadscatholic.org
Hometown: Ramsey, NJ
Favorite hobby: Relaxing at the beach
Favorite Scripture passage: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you". Psalm 56:3
Favorite meal: St. Patrick's Day!
What do you love most about working in the Church? Sharing my faith with so many amazing people and serving in a community to help grow disciples.

Samantha Smith, Weekend Coordinator
ssmith@newroadscatholic.org ext. 18
Hometown: Watertown, MA
Favorite hobby: Cooking and baking with friends
Favorite Scripture passage: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21
Favorite meal: Pasta with Alfredo sauce and lots of cheese!
What do you love most about working in the Church? Working alongside a team of people that are passionate about helping others grow in faith, regardless of where they are in their journey.

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 no 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.

Anne Welsh, Tiny Disciples Coordinator
awelsh@newroadscatholic.org
Hometown: Wilmette, IL
Favorite hobby: Yoga, cooking and hiking with my family.
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: I love trying new foods and experimenting with cooking foods from other countries.
What do you love most about working in the Church? Watching faith grow in the children we support through the kids programming, and being part of a community.