Our Team

My name is Bryan Cain. I am the husband of Lisa, and the father of six children: five living, and one lost to miscarriage.  In addition to my full-time work at St. John Paul II Parish and Academy, I serve as Strategic Advisor for Family Renewal Project, and I also run a consulting company called Abel Advice LLC. I serve my parish of St. Rita on Parish Council and as Confirmation 2 Catechist, and on the side of the side I coach improv comedy. I also lead or support several other projects and ministries including ArchLou's Great Novena. May the Lord give you his peace! 

Patrick and his wife (2018), Elisha, are the parents of Evangeline Truth (2020) and Hugo Alexander (2022). They also continue to carry the memory of Bellamy Cor (2024), who passed early in pregnancy. Patrick was raised by Gregory and Ann Parris, alongside his three older brothers and Saint Patrick Parish. His domestic church belongs to Ascension (Louisville), though they make an effort to attend Masses throughout the city, particularly those offered in different languages. Patrick’s pastimes include studying hip-hop, ultimate (frisbee), and chess. He still enjoys graphic design, board games, and watching Survivor (TV show airing since 2000). Romans 12:2 

Emily Reid is a married mother of three and an active member of the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville, KY, where she serves on the parish council. Deeply committed to her faith and community, she also leads as president of the Central Park West Neighborhood Association in historic Old Louisville. Emily is a passionate advocate for unity within the Catholic Church, with a special focus on strengthening the bonds within the Archdiocese of Louisville. As a dedicated member of the Archdiocese of Louisville Great Novena team, she firmly believes that fostering a culture of healing, solidarity, and true transformation is possible through great prayer, great faith, great love, and great service. Her work bridges spiritual and civic life, rooted in the conviction that meaningful change begins with strong relationships—both in neighborhoods and in parishes. Emily strives to live her values daily, guided by her faith, family, and a call to serve.

After my conversion to the Catholic faith in 2001, I have volunteered in various capacities for over 20 years. I fell in love with the truth, beauty, and goodness of the faith and, as Youth Coordinator for the past 6 years at Saint John the Apostle in Brandenburg, Ky, I want nothing more than to share our beautiful Church traditions and God's love with young people and everyone I meet. I am honored to be on pilgrimage with the Great Novena team. Let's see what God can do! 

Michael Snellen is a Catholic convert from the Kentucky Holy Land. The founder of Sacred Heart Christian, an apostolate building next-generation media, he is also a grade school school teacher. Previously, he worked with monks at the oldest monastery in the United States, where he made fudge. Michael’s mission includes gathering and supporting Christian Creators from across the world, using the new media to serve Kentucky Catholics, and sharing the love of Jesus with all. The Sacred Heart for the World! The World for the Sacred Heart! 

John Sohl serves as Director of Discipleship for Family Renewal Project, a local apostolate in service to the Archdiocese of Louisville. John is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in theatre. He served as Coordinator of Youth Ministry for St. Luke, St. Rita, and St. Athanasius parishes from 2014-2020 while teaching the local chastity program that is now under his direction. John went full time with Family Renewal Project in 2022, and has completed his Certification in Theology of the Body at the TOB Institute in Pennsylvania. John loves hunting, hiking, camping, singing, baseball, fishing, and much much more. He married his beautiful wife Crystal in 2019 and together, they welcomed their first daughter Lily into the world in September 2024. John's family loves the Archdiocese of Louisville and longs to see continued growth, renewal, and collaboration among many people in the years to come!