Youth Ministry

Meet the staff of the Office of Youth Ministry

Kevin Bohli
Director of the Office of Youth Ministry

Phone: 703-841-2559
Fax: 703-807-2032

Email: k.bohli@arlingtondiocese.org
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History/Resume
Active in youth ministry since: June 1995


In this current position since: October 2001

Job description includes: Developing the Vision of Youth Ministry for Bishop Loverde and helping him to promote that vision to the parishes of the diocese. Oversight of the team within the Office of Youth Ministry.

Current program: Educational, social, and spiritual gatherings for the youth ministers of the diocese. Large events and pilgrimages for teens (as additional resources for our youth ministers). Support to parishes in hiring and developing youth ministry programs.
Favorites
Favorite Food: Chesapeake Bay Flounder stuffed with Blue Crab Meat (and Old Bay of course!)

Favorite Band: David Crowder Band

Favorite Pastime: Hiking, spelunking, biking, kayaking, skiing, and camping with the family


Favorite Saint: St. John Bosco

Favorite Scripture: Sirach 26:3

Favorite Book: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Why I work in Youth Ministry
I attended WorkCamp in 1995 as a volunteer contractor and discovered that my gifts from the Lord and my motivations in life all pointed me towards this ministry. While I enjoyed parish youth ministry, I believe that I am better at helping other adults to work with young people and to support them in their ministry.
 
About Me

Grew up on a farm in Maryland (I can milk a goat like nobody’s business!), studied Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!), and worked for the Navy for 10 years developing weapon systems. Decided to try full-time youth ministry in Alaska, met my wife, accepted my current position in the Arlington Diocese and settled down in Northern Virginia.

We now have five great children and enjoy travelling around the country in our motor home (I have been in all 50 states and all Canadian Territories and Provinces!). I am a member of Youth Apostles Institute and the Fellowship for the New Evangelization; both of these organizations help me to remain grounded in my faith and energized in my ministry.

 
Birthdate: July 24th