Welcome Paula Flanagan

08-30-2026Pastoral ReflectionsFr. Bob Poitras

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to introduce to you, Paula Flanagan. If the name sounds familiar, it is, she is the wife of our Family Faith Formation Director, Jim Flanagan. Paula is our new Curriculum Coordinator for our Family Faith Formation program. Paula brings more than 25 years of experience in Catholic faith formation, youth ministry, theology education, and parish programming.

Paula has served in youth ministry and faith formation roles at several Massachusetts parishes, developing religious education programs, Confirmation preparation, retreats, service opportunities, and family-centered faith formation. She has also taught theology at the Academy of Notre Dame, where she currently teaches Sacred Scripture, Ethics, and Social Justice.

Paula holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley College, and a Catholic Theology Certificate from St. John Seminary. She has also completed extensive training in youth ministry, youth evangelization, and Catholic faith formation through the Archdiocesan Institute of Ministry and Youth Specialties.

Paula is excited to bring her experience, creativity, and love of the Catholic faith to Family Faith Formation and looks forward to partnering with our families as they grow together in faith and deepen their relationship with Christ and the Church.

Please join me in welcoming Paula as the newest member of our St. Mary Parish Staff.

Peace and Blessings.