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 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 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!

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 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 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!

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 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.”