Kevin Bohli

Executive Director of the Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries

Phone: 703-841-2559
Email: kevin.bohli@arlingtondiocese.org

History/Resume
Active in youth ministry since: June 1995

In this current position since: October 2001

Job description includes: Working with Bishop Burbidge to form and promote the vision of youth, campus, and young adult ministries for the parishes of the diocese. Oversight of the team within the OYCYAM.

Current program: Educational, social, and spiritual gatherings for the youth and young adult leaders of the diocese. Large events and pilgrimages for young people. Support to parishes in hiring and developing youth and young adult ministry programs.

Favorites
Favorite Food: Chesapeake Bay Flounder stuffed with Blue Crab Meat (and Old Bay of course!)

Favorite Band: Coldplay

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

Favorite Saint: St. John Bosco

Favorite Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Favorite Book: The Soul of the Apostolate by Jean-Baptiste Chautard, O.C.S.O.

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. Received my Masters in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

We now have six wonderful children and spend much of our time transporting them to their school, sports, and scouting activities throughout the area. 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