gretchen.behrens@spo.org

Hey friends! My name’s Gretchen and I’m so excited to be with you all in Boston! I grew up in a southwest suburb of Chicago, IL or as I always say ‘Chi city’. I graduated from the University of St Thomas in St. Paul, MN in May of 2021 with a degree in Political Science and minor in Catholic Studies. While I’m Midwest at heart, I spent the last few years in New Jersey so I’m becoming more of an East Coaster everyday. Things I can talk about for hours about include: baseball (especially the Chicago White Sox), Shakespeare, made for Netflix rom coms, my rankings of sour candy, and most importantly Jesus and the ways He’s transformed my life! Looking forward to getting to know you all!

“You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. No more shall you be called “Forsaken”, nor your land “Desolate”, but you shall be called “My Delight is in her”, and your land “Espoused.” For the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be espoused.” – Isaiah 62:3-4

theresa.bielejeski@spo.org

Hello beautiful people! I’m Theresa and I’m SO pumped to meet you if I haven’t already! I hail from the lush garden state, New Jersey — I’m in love with its beaches, mountains, forests, hustle, and charm. Telling and showing others how absolutely amazing they are is probably my biggest passion. I love discussing music, movies, and books (especially the good stuff). And I’m known to have a stash of sour patch watermelon candy at all times. Jesus is my biggest Love. He thinks I’m pretty cool too. Now I live in the Boston suburbs with my incredible husband, Michael, and our little boy, Edmund.

“Deep in my heart, His name remained, and nothing could entirely captivate me, however learned, however neatly expressed, however true it might be, unless His name were in it.” –  Confessions, Book III, St. Augustine

rzasadooley@gmail.com

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adrian.espindola@spo.org

Hey everyone, my name is Adrian Espindola, and I’m from the great state of Texas. I graduated from Texas State University where I studied Physical Therapy. In my free time I love to binge watch movies, explore coffee shops & explore the city! I look forward to meeting y’all!

david.haig@spo.org

Hey friends!  I’m Dave Haig and I’m excited to be back in the Catholic Center community!  I’m originally from Guilford, CT (near New Haven), and I graduated from Northeastern in May 2020 with a degree in Computer Science and Business Analytics.  The Catholic Center was the best part of my time as a student here, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to devote my time and talents fully to this community and this city!  In my free time, I like to play/watch sports, play music (primarily on guitar these days), and read books that help me grow.  The Lord has shown me over and over that His plans for my life are better than my own haha. I’m excited to be a joyful witness on campus of what it looks like to say yes to God!  Hope to see you soon!

“Being a Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction” – Pope Benedict XVI

aubrie.harris@spo.org

Hey y’all! I’m Aubrie Harris, coming to you from the heart of the United States, Missouri. I just graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a degree in Health Sciences. I am determined to teach everyone I meet the geography of the Midwest, including the fact that most of Kansas City is actually in the great state of Missouri. I am passionate about health disparities, non-profits, personal prayer, Confession, really all of the Sacraments, and helping others understand the everlasting mercy and love our Father in Heaven has for us. My life has been a whirlwind of chaos and I am happy to share my many conversion stories with anyone who wants evidence of the Lord’s work in our lives on earth. I look forward to getting to know the community in Boston. Praying for you all!

brojoseph.mcbride@brohope.net 

Hey guys! Br. Joseph here and I’m excited to be joining you guys in Boston! I’m originally from a suburb near Cleveland, Ohio where my love for basketball, frisbee, mountains (Ok, maybe not in Ohio), and Skyline Chili began. Along with Paul and Dana, I also graduated from THE Ohio State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. It was there, during my Freshman year, that I decided to honestly give God a real chance for the first time in my life. That was the greatest decision I ever made. Since then I’ve worked full-time as a Civil Engineer in Ohio, an SPO Missionary at Rutgers in New Jersey, and a Novice in Tallahassee, Florida. And in July ‘21 I made my first vows in the Brotherhood of Hope!! Let’s gooo!! I can’t wait to meet all of you soon!

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.”
– Jeremiah 1:5

dana.middendorf@spo.org

Hi everyone! I’m Dana, and I’m so excited to meet you all! I’m originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and like Paul, I also went to THE Ohio State University where I studied Biomedical Science and Spanish! As an Ohio native, I have a heart for Graeter’s ice cream, Cincinnati chili, and of course, the Buckeyes, but I actually have a lot of family in New England so I grew up cheering for the Celtics and Patriots, and I can’t wait to make Boston my new home! In my free time I enjoy painting, learning to play guitar, and going to coffee shops, and I’m passionate about declaring truth and the power we hold to speak life over ourselves and others!  The Lord has worked in incredible ways in my life in college and I know He has so much more for all of us – I can’t wait to run after that together this year!

“To the thirsty I will give water without price from the fountain of the water of life. He who conquers shall have this heritage, and I will be his God and he shall be my son.”

office.ccnu@gmail.com

Hi everyone! My name is Jasmine Nguyen and I am your CC Office Manager! A little bit about me: I’m a native Bostonian (Dorchest-ah) and I just graduated from Northeastern this past May in Mechanical Engineering. Many of you may recognize me as I’ve spent my fair share of time at the CC in my undergrad (taking pictures, filming skits, tripping up the stairs on my way to adoration…), so I’m excited to spend the next year with you all as I finish up grad school. When I’m not working my dream job (lol), you can catch me buying boba, on a spontaneous adventure, or asleep in a corner. Don’t forget to knock on my door and say hi! God is good, all the time 😉

“And Mary said: ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.’”

– Luke 1:46-48

broaustin@northeastern.edu

Originally from the Great State of Wisconsin, I left for college at 18 years old and experienced a life-changing conversion to the person of Jesus Christ. I like many things; the Green Bay Packers and cheese curds  are my unashamedly stereotypical Wisconsin ones. Beyond that, I enjoy star-gazing, woodworking, playing pond hockey, hiking in the white mountains, getting my hands in the dirt, etc.

“Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. “
– John 14:1-3

mariell.surin@spo.org

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britavitello@gmail.com

Hi All! I’m Brita. I’m a New York transplant who arrived at Northeastern many years ago as a lowly freshman where I studied Philosophy and then became a Double Husky with my Masters of Education. During my time here I went through RCIA, learned how to seek Christ, and even met my husband. I love reading, painting, rainy days, bicycling, hot beverages, and the beach. I spend most of my time now running around after my three kids and trying to inspire them. I’m always happy to talk philosophy, talk about my conversion, and wrestle with the issues of the day!

“Whither is thy Beloved gone, O Thou fairest among women? Whither is thy Beloved turned aside? That we may seek him with thee.”

brojason@brohope.net

Welcome! I’m Brother Jason and I look forward to meeting you! I’m from Ft. Myers, Florida and I studied Mathematics in college at Florida State University. While in college I had a blast being in the Marching Chiefs, a 500+ marching band, playing trombone. And if you are a runner, let me know, I would love to have you join us for our annual Half Marathon! I am honored to be your brother and I look forward to running with you on your journey back to the Father’s House!

“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the LORD—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you call me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you. When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me—oracle of the LORD—and I will change your lot; I will gather you together from all the nations and all the places to which I have banished you—oracle of the LORD—and bring you back to the place from which I have exiled you.”
– Jeremiah 29:11-14

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