
at Behold Communications
Greater Boston Area

at Behold Communications
Greater Boston Area
Catholic writer with a passion for adult religious education.
Armed with a Masters in Theology, and a communications background, I seek opportunities to write and produce articles and programming that celebrate the Catholic Faith.
I enjoy teaching and engaging Catholic adults who seek to know more about the riches of Catholicism as it pertains to scripture, prayer, church doctrine, and more, in church settings, at conferences, or retreats.
Visit my columns at CatholicMom.com and CatholicExchange.com. My articles are found among the pages of Canticle Magazine (Women of Grace ministries).
Find my blog and other interests at PatGohn.com.
My weekly podcast, AMONG WOMEN, explores the call to holiness for Catholic women. Find it on iTunes or at AmongWomenPodcast.com.
I am happy to consult with you on your digital audio needs: writing, recording, and producing for commercial or non-commercial projects. Religious institutions and non-profits are my specialty!
Writing/teaching: Catechism of the Catholic Church; Theology of the Body; Bible Study; Spirituality & Prayer, especially Marian devotion & Rosary; the lay vocation.
Public speaking: Topics above, plus Women & Prayer, Creating the Catholic Home, The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, Coping with Cancer--using prayer and sacraments.
Media production: digital recording/production for corporate and religious entities, such as commercials, promotions, voice-overs, podcasts, and more.
(Media Production industry)
December 2008 — Present (8 months)
Media production for corporate and religious entities: commercials, promotions, podcasts, voice-overs, digital recording, and media projects.
(Writing and Editing industry)
October 2005 — Present (3 years 10 months)
Articles supplied for Catholic internet, media, and publication.
Will also consult with you regarding editorial needs or theological content for your writing and/or speaking engagements.
(Human Resources industry)
August 1987 — 2009 (22 years)
I'm a wife and devoted mother to three young adults ranging in age from 16 to 21. Active in all phases of child development and domestic life.
Throughout my stay-at-home years I have extensively volunteered and held leadership positions in many organizations:
--Participated in school organizations such as the PTO, Junior Achievement, and the Parents Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE).,
--Mentored youth as a coach in community sports programs (North Andover Soccer Association and North Andover Boosters Little League Softball)
--Adult Leader for many church ministries including, music ministry, bible studies, and prayer groups.
(Religious Institutions industry)
February 1999 — May 2003 (4 years 4 months)
St. Michael's is the largest parish in the Archdiocese of Boston.
My role as a ministry coordinator spanned many areas:
-- Spiritual development: retreat leader, speaker, mission planner, created and performed in Advent Festivals and Cantatas.
-- Special events: Major Concert Promotion (John Michael Talbot, Michael Card, and others.)
-- Eucharistic Ministries Coordinator: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; liturgy planning; training Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist for Mass as well as outreach visitation to nursing homes, hospitals and to the homebound.
*STILL PRESENTLY ACTIVE in music ministry, small group leadership and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
(Broadcast Media industry)
June 1987 — June 1994 (7 years 1 month)
This was my own radio production company specializing in copywriting, voice-overs, jingles, and media buys.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
March 1982 — August 1987 (5 years 6 months)
On-air personality with writing and production duties for all commercial advertising and promotions.
(Broadcast Media industry)
August 1982 — September 1983 (1 year 2 months)
Copywriter for various commercial and political ad campaigns. Voice talent for radio advertising.
(Religious Institutions industry)
January 1980 — October 1982 (2 years 10 months)
Also received a Certificate in Youth Ministry; Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY. (1982).
MA , Theology , 2005 — 2008
Masters in Theology and Christian Ministry, May 2008.
BS , Communications , 1978 — 1982
Minors in Marketing & Theology.
Writing, reading, playing guitar, composing music, travel.
2008 - Passed with Honors, Comprehensive Exam --Graduate Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
2001 - Outstanding Parent Leadership Award, PACE (Parents Alliance for Catholic Education - Massachusetts)