Father Mike Kuhn, a native of Manassas and a founding member of the
Youth Apostles, was named assistant chaplain at Marymount University in
Arlington in June, and Ashton Mallon has been promoted to director of Campus
Ministry.
“I’m very
excited to be a part of the Campus Ministry team and look forward to meeting
the students, building Christ-centered relationships with them, celebrating the
sacraments, teaching the faith, assisting with service projects and being a
joyful presence on campus,” said Father Kuhn, who comes to Marymount from St.
John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, Md., where he was chaplain.
Father Kuhn has
served in a variety of roles for the Youth Apostles. He was assistant
principal and chaplain at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, assistant
chaplain at George Mason University in Fairfax, chaplain at Siena Academy in
Great Falls, and chaplain to the youth ministry program at St. Paul Chung Church
in Chantilly. He was chaplain of the Catholic Campus Ministry at Old Dominion
University in Norfolk.
Father Kuhn
follows Father Jack P. Peterson, who was at Marymount for 15 years and is now
director of mission and development for the Youth Apostles.
Mallon’s
promotion constitutes a restructuring of Campus Ministry that Marymount President
Matthew D. Shank said will further enhance the university’s Catholic identity
and make it even more effective in reaching the entire campus community. Father
Tom M. Yehl will continue as chaplain.
Mallon has been
associate director of Campus Ministry since 2010. She holds a master’s
degree in educational administration and supervision from Marymount and a
bachelor’s degree in theology and education from Mount St. Mary’s University in
Emmitsburg, Md.
“I am very
excited for the year ahead and it is an honor to be promoted,” said Mallon. “I
am especially looking forward to working with Father Tom to further the faith
experience of our students, faculty and staff. I consider it a true privilege
to create experiences for them to encounter God in a deeper way and to create a
community where they feel welcomed, encouraged and loved.”