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Thank you for visiting Our Lady of the Valley's website. We're glad you're here! You can get to know us in a number of different ways, from learning more about the Catholic faith, access to the Sacraments, small groups, opportunities to volunteer and serve, etc. Our staff is exited to meet you and your family and we will do our very best to serve your needs.
Priest & Deacon
Office Staff
Ministry Staff

Fr. Gregg
Pastor

Fr. Gregg is a Colorado native, being born and raised in Colorado Springs. He graduated from UNC in Greeley with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. He received his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Fr. Gregg entered the Catholic Church at Easter in 2002 in Denver, CO. He studied for the priesthood at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, CO, beginning in 2004 (the last class of seminarians under Pope John Paul II).
Fr. Gregg was ordained the Sacred Priesthood by Archbishop Chaput on May 21, 2011 and appointed pastor at Our Lady of the Valley and St. Mary (Ault) on June 18, 2013. Fr. Gregg is a member of the Companions of Christ, a group of diocesan priests committed to communal life and holiness. He enjoys evangelizing, learning more about the Faith, playing guitar, spending time with friends and family, and watching Duck Dynasty.

Fr. Isidore
Parochial Vicar

Fr. Isidore Chika Orjikwe is a Catholic priest of Okigwe diocese, Nigeria, ordained August 18th, 2001. He worked as a parochial vicar, pastor and was the principal of Mater Christi Academy from 2006 to 2009 before moving over to Germany for further studies. While studying at Julius Maximillian University Wurzburg Germany, he worked as the parochial vicar of Pfarreingemeinshaft Tukelhausen Wurzburg diocese Germany. In 2017 he moved to Anchorage, AK and studied Clinical Pastoral Education at Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage. He was the parochial vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, Northglenn, Archdiocese of Denver between 2019 to 2020. And until recently was the parochial vicar of Light of the World Catholic parish, Littleton.
He holds Bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and theology (Urban University Rome); Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria) and a Doctorate degree in Theology from Julius Maximillian University Wurzburg Germany. Fr Isidore is the Author of the book: "The Concept of the Supreme Being in Igbo Traditional Religion: A Critical Analysis for a Better Understanding".

Deacon John
Deacon

John Riviera was ordained a Permanent Deacon on June 25, 2011. His diaconal formation was at the St. Francis School of Theology for Deacons in Denver. Currently, he is assigned to Our Lady of the Valley, which includes administrative and sacramental ministries at St Mary’s in Ault. He also serves as an assistant Regional Director in the Plains region. John and his wife, Theresa (Teri) have two daughters, Angela and Katie, a grandson, Benedict and a granddaughter, Teresa Faustina. He retired from a corporate career in 2000.

Deacon Mark
Deacon

My name is Deacon Mark Ramirez. I was ordained in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on June 8, 2019 by Archbishop Jose Gomez (a previous Auxiliary Bishop of this Archdiocese). My wife of 39 years, Louise, and I moved to Loveland last October. We have one son, Matthew, who married his wife Natalie in June of 2018. They and our new 3 month old grandson, Vincent (Vinny) live in Greeley. We are happy to be living in this beautiful state of Colorado and look forward to serving the parishioners of Our Lady of the Valley.

Dan
Facilities Director

Dan is the Director of Facilities and Groundskeeper for Our Lady of the Valley and works at keeping everything green and clean. Dan spent thirty-five years of his professional life as a Director of Safety and Health for various mining and industrial construction companies throughout the Rocky Mountain states. He is married to the love of his life Kellie, together they share a great love for Jesus and the Catholic Church and along with their four children have been parishioners here at Our Lady of The Valley for twenty-two years.
Dan enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Darcy
Business Manager

Darcy Cangilla serves our parish as the Business Manager helping our Pastor to oversee the financial responsibilities of administering parish funds in a way that promotes good stewardship on behalf of our benefactors.
Darcy has worked in this role since April, 2004 so she has been here for the construction of both the Church in 2011 and the Evangelization Expansion in 2018. She also manages the Administrative Team in the office and assists the Pastor with his administrative needs. Darcy works closely with the Archdiocese of Denver adhering to all of the reporting required on behalf of the parish.
She is a wife, mother, and grandmother and especially enjoys time with her grandchildren! She has participated in many Small Groups and is an active member of the OLV Women’s Group. Living out her faith in service to the parish is what she believes God has called her to do!

Ella
Administrative Secretary

Ella has worked as Administrative Secretary/Business Manager within the Archdiocese of Denver for twenty-six years, and a Staff member at OLV since 2006. She holds a BSBA from DeVry University, a MAFM and a MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.

Jamie
Bulletin Editor

Jamie Zink and her husband Mike are natives to the northern Colorado region. They have three daughters, Ave, Maggie and Brooke. Jamie has over 12 years office experience and looks forward to assisting our parishioners. Her family loves this Parish and she feels blessed to be part of the OLV family. Jamie and Mike enjoy spending family time, watching the girls play volleyball or basketball, outside playing tennis or in the horse arena watching the girls learn new riding techniques.

Kim
Office Manager/Annulment Advocate

Kim Sauer has been an annulment advocate at OLV for over 5 years. She received her training and certification through the Archdiocese of Denver and has handled numerous annulment cases for parishioners at OLV. Kim is dedicated to ensuring your full understanding of the annulment process and takes the time to listen to each unique story to assist you in the best way possible.
When Kim is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 25 years and their 4 amazing kids. They have made their home in Windsor Colorado and have been OLV parishioners for 20+ years.
If you are seeking an annulment and need an advocate to guide you through the process, or just have questions about the process, contact Kim to schedule an appointment.

Maria
Receptionist/Scheduler

Maria is the face you will see most often when you walk through the Parish Office Evangelization Center doors. She has dedicated her life to serving the church since her teen years, when she encountered Our Lord through the Life in the Spirit and Youth 2000 retreats. She was raised in Ohio as the youngest of nine children in a “good” Catholic family. Her parents have been married over 60 years and she considers herself incredibly blessed by their witness of love for one another and their community through corporal works of mercy. She worked for ten years in the Christian Outreach Office at Franciscan University (FUS) serving the Steubenville Conferences year ‘round! Maria earned her master degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at FUS in 2016. Having most recently lived in the suburbs of Dallas, TX she has found what she hopes will be her forever home amongst the good people of Our Lady of the Valley. With a heart for evangelization and hospitality, she exercises these charisms working at reception in the parish office. In addition, she assists with our OLV Grief Support, Adoration coordination, and more. Maria considers it her sincere JOY to welcome YOU and all our guests who enter through the doors of our beloved church—if you have any questions and want to get involved here, call or stop by the office!

Mike
Director of IT

Mike Myshatyn has been the Director of Facilities & IT at OLV for the past 9-1/2 years. He is responsible for all physical plant maintenance, upgrades, installation, construction, and security systems. He is also responsible for all computer procurement, configuration, troubleshooting, software, and network configuration. Mike’s background includes 33 years of prior experience as a Senior R&D Manager for Hewlett-Packard doing both computer hardware & software design, and networking. His skill set includes multiple trade skills such as woodworking, welding, electrical, and plumbing. He has a passion for international travel with his wife and he has traveled to 28 countries (so far.) Mike is also a commercial pilot and Flight Instructor.

Andrew B.
Parish Missionary for Men

In the fall of 2022, Andrew started a new role as a Parish Missionary at Our Lady of the Valley. He works with the men in the parish, accompanying them on their own road through missionary discipleship and within the context of their vocation as they build a deep and abiding Christian community and discover their own mission. Transplants to Colorado in 2005, Andrew and his wife Rebecca have been active members of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Denver. Working first as a teacher before entering corporate America, Andrew has led parish-based small groups and Bible studies for the last nine years. He and Rebecca have taught marriage preparation courses for the Archdiocese of Denver and individual couples since 2016. Rebecca homeschools their seven children and is a leader in the Denver Catholic homeschool community.

Karianne
Director of Youth Evangelization Discipleship

Karianne Bolduc is the Director of Youth Evangelization and Discipleship at Our Lady of the Valley! Since joining staff at OLV in 2020, her desire has been to encourage our youth as they grow in knowledge of the Catholic faith and accompany them in fostering a deep friendship with Jesus Christ. Karianne does this through weekly Youth Group gatherings for Middle School and High School teens that include prayer, catechisis, and opportunities for friendship through discussions and games - great snacks too! She also provides bible studies, retreats, and activities to support our local community. Karianne grew up in Windsor and attending High School Youth Group at OLV as a teen. She is a graduate of Benedictine College - Go Ravens! She went on to work for six years as a missionary with FOCUS (the Fellowship of Catholic University of Students) serving at Mizzou, University College Dublin - Ireland, and planning international mission trips at the FOCUS headquarter in Denver. She enjoys figure skating, ethnic food, and spending time with her growing family. If you are a teen or parent wanting to grow in your faith and friendship with Jesus - E-mail Karianne! She would be happy to grab a cup of coffee together and chat.

Karen
Dir. of Marriage & Family Life

Karen is the Director of Marriage and Family Life at Our Lady of the Valley, walking with parishioners to encounter Christ and His Church through the sacraments of marriage and baptism. She is a wife and mother of two, born and raised in Denver. Raised in a secular home, however as she aged closer to adulthood, she continued to know God existed. She attended Regis University for her Bachelors Degree in Business and Marketing; where she met her future husband and found the Catholic faith by completing the RCIA program after graduation. The teachings of the Catholic Church have been the blueprint in Karen's life as a married woman and has guided her in all accomplishments outside of the home. Previously, Karen and her family spent 10 years in Honolulu; As a wife, stay at home mother, and most recently the business owner of FIT4MOM Honolulu, she found her passion for the outdoors, physical fitness and living healthy and faithfully. On top of the dedication to her ministry here at OLV and taking care of her family and home, she also homeschools her children. Karen's vocation to marriage and family life is her foundation and she is honored to help you prepare for your vocation to your future spouse, prepare you for the blessing of your marriage or to walk with you during Baptism preparation for your newest family member.
Are you newly engaged and planning your wedding sacrament? Are you newly married and want to learn about upcoming events at OLV for our young couples? Are you having a new baby and ready to plan their Baptism? Call or email Karen!

Kelly
Director of Family Evangelization and Discipleship

It’s a pleasure and a blessing for me to join the OLV community. I was born and raised in Northern Colorado and graduated from CSU. In 2010, I converted to Catholicism. During my conversion I developed a great love for the Church that I wish to share with everyone, especially children. That same year I began volunteering as a RE Teacher for the sacrament classes. Motivated by a love of the Church, The Eucharist and the desire to help everyone grow closer to Christ, I continued for several years volunteering as a catechesis for sacrament classes, RCIC and RCIA. Please know that I am here to serve you and explore together how your children can grow closer to Christ and be ever mindful of His presence and joy through our various faith formation opportunities.

Ryan
Director of Adult Faith Formation

Ryan joined the staff at Our Lady of the Valley in August 2023, and serves as the Director of Adult Faith Formation. He lives in Windsor with his wife and two children, and has been an active parishioner at OLV since 2016 leading young adult small groups, teaching classes, and facilitating in other ministries. He has concurrently been earning his master’s degree in theology through the Augustine Institute which has equipped him with deeper engagement in Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, writings of the saints, Church Documents, and other contemporary theological publications. As members of the Catholic Church, we are called to proclaim the Gospel and extend the great invitation to eternal life offered to us in Christ (Acts 10:42-43). Ryan’s role at OLV is to help adults grow together in faith, cultivate greater hope, and live with increased love for Christ. If you have questions about Classes, Small Groups, RCIA, or general questions about our Catholic faith, please email Ryan!

Martha
Parish Missionary for Women

Martha Griswold is OLV’s FOCUS parish missionary. Her role is to help form our parish into a community of missionary disciples. She leads discipleship groups, Bible studies, and helps to facilitate a culture of evangelization and outreach at the parish. She grew up on Hilton Head Island, and has served with FOCUS as a missionary for the past 12 years. She spent 5 of those years coordinating and facilitating international mission trips for FOCUS around the world. If you have questions about the faith, desire to enter a women’s small group bible study, or desire to grow in your relationship with God and your ability to share the Faith, she’s here to serve you!

Sandra
Nursery Director

It is an honor and privilege to serve as Director of Kid Zone for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Little did I know when I moved from San Antonio, Texas three years ago, with my two adult daughters that I would find such a beautiful parish to help me grow in my Catholic faith. I understand how important it is to know your children are well cared for while attending Holy Mass, participate in
small groups, mom’s group, and other church activities. By offering my services at the Kid Zone, I am giving others the opportunity to grow in their faith. I look forward to meeting everyone! Stop by the Kidzone and say hello or maybe even offer your services as a volunteer to allow parents to continue to grow in the Catholic faith.

Ryan & Cathy
Music Ministry

Ryan and Cathy have been involved in music ministries for over 20 years each! Married in 2009 at Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Loveland, they have been singing and playing together at Catholic parishes throughout all of Northern Colorado and truly consider it a ministry that is also connected to their marriage as husband and wife. They have served as Music directors at Our Lady of the Valley since 2014 and currently live over in Severance along with their two wonderful children, Kaden and Ella. “OLV is our home and we are so honored to help every parishioner pray more deeply through song.”