Meet our Staff

Fr. John was born in New York City, but was raised all over the country. He grew up in a military family and finally settled in Northern Virginia. He received his BA in history at St. Meinrad College in Indiana, and later his MDiv from St. Meinrad School of Theology. Fr. John was ordained for the Diocese of Richmond in May of 1979. His first two assignments were at Blessed Sacrament in Norfolk and St. Nicholas in Virginia. By 1990, he began working in Campus ministry and university life at JMU and Virginia Tech. He served on national boards and training programs in campus and young adult ministry as well as faith-based volunteer programs both nationally and abroad. He believes that the local community of faith is where the ideals of the faith touch the world. The parish community is where the Church becomes the sign of God’s love for the world, and the place where mercy can be most experienced, shared and celebrated. Jesus called together a community of disciples to witness the power of God’s promise; we as a parish follow that call also. He is looking forward to sharing in the ministry and vitality of the ICC community.

KATHERINE GIBBONS - PARISH MANAGER
katherinegibbons@icchampton.org

Katherine serves as an Parish Manager at the parish. She supports the staff with administrative duties as well as general office duties to include registration and leads several ministries here at the parish. Katherine attended Hampton City Schools and Christopher Newport University. She has 11 years of medical office management experience. She grew up at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hampton, and joined Immaculate Conception in 1996. Katherine lives here in Hampton, with her husband Sean where they have raised three sons, Joey, Justin and Will.

ANGELA DELONG - FINANCE MANAGER
angeladelong@icchampton.org

Angela and her family have been members of our parish since 2008 after relocating from Chicago, Il. Her background is business oriented with a degree in Finance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She worked corporately for over 20 years and currently owns and brokers a Real Estate Company. She has served in our Morning Outreach program, taught religious education and served on several social ministry committees within the parish. She resides in Poquoson with her husband John and two daughters.

MARK HOGGARD - PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
markhoggard@icchampton.org

Mark Hoggard is a disciple of Jesus Christ who holds an M.Div. in Theology from St. Meinrad School of Theology, and an M.A. In Liturgical Studies from the the University of Notre Dame. He has over 30 years experience in parish ministry, and for the past 3 years has served as Pastoral Associate at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Norfolk. He is passionate about liturgy (especially the R.C.I.A.), peace and justice issues, whole community catechesis, and helping parishes and individuals discover their God-given talents and use them to spread the Gospel. He has been a member of Immaculate Conception for many years, and has served in the choir and as cantor.

Mark is currently on the Boards of Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, and Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. He is trained in group facilitation methods by the Institute for Cultural Affairs USA, and is trained as a Strengths Coach with Gallup.

He is a life-long resident of Virginia, and lives in the Olde Wythe section of Hampton with his dog, Gavin.

JEAN HAWLEY - DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
jeanhawley@icchampton.org

Jean is the Director of Religious Education and is the contact for: Religious Education (Infancy-Grade 12) which includes Early Catholic Family Life, Whole-Family Catechesis Youth Ministry, Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation) for children, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and VIRTUS & Catechist trainings.

Jean is no stranger to both realms of Ministry and Education. With a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Education, she taught for twenty-five years at varying grade levels including Catholic school’s second, third, and sixth grades, and public school’s ninth and eleventh grade. In addition, Jean taught at the community college level from 1999-2018. From 2017-2021, she served as the Coordinator of Religious Education with a focus on whole-family catechesis at the Church of St. Therese in Chesapeake, VA.

Additionally, Jean is a recent LEMI (Lay Ecclesial Ministry Institute) program graduate. This Diocesan program focuses upon the training and development of lay ministers in the four formation areas of: Pastoral, Human, Intellectual, and Spiritual. She completed her graduate coursework with St. Leo University and graduated with an M.A. in Theology in June 2023. In keeping with her desire to learn and grow within the realm of family and parish faith formation ministry, Jean will be entering into a Th.D. in Applied Theology program at St. Leo University in the fall of 2023.

Jean is a born and raised “Jersey girl”. However, she has resided in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia since 2004. She lives with her husband, Dan, two teenage daughters, Gabby and Bella, and their adorable shepadoodle pup, Blaze, in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake.

KATE MOUSAVIZADEGAN - MUSIC MINISTER
katemousavizadegan@icchampton.org

Kate Mousavizadegan, pastoral musician, piano and voice teacher, conductor and collaborative pianist is the Minister of Music at Immaculate Conception. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Christopher Newport University with a K-12 Certification in Vocal/Choral Education. She also holds a Master of Pastoral Liturgy and Music from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Kate has taught general music K-12th grades and has led choirs in public and Catholic schools, K–high school. She also has developed and led liturgical contemporary and traditional choirs, youth choirs, children’s choirs and is keenly interested in promoting intercultural music in the pastoral music setting. Overall, Kate is passionate about the essential role that music plays in the prayer life of believers, especially when the song of the assembly is raised ‘fully, consciously and actively.’

Kate lives in Yorktown. When not teaching in her private studio, she tends to her little plot of land, grows tomatoes, and does her best to ride herd on her grown children, grandchildren and tomato-loving squirrels. Life is good!

JOHN CHESNEY - CUSTODIAN
johnchesney@icchampton.org

John serves as the Custodian for the parish. John grew up in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania until he enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating from Mount Carmel Area High School. While in the Air Force he earned an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Fitness, Recreation, and Services Management from the Community College of the Air Force. He retired from his final duty station, Langley AFB, after serving 20 years and settled in Hampton VA. During his time in the Air Force he performed duties on the flightline as a crew chief on the F-15C Eagle but had spent the majority of his career working in Air Force Food Services. Upon retiring he was employed by the Diocese of Richmond and worked at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for 14 years managing Saint Michael Hall and Conference Center. He also has worked with local caterers, food trucks, and still works part time for 185 restaurant in Poquoson.

John has been in the parish since 1995 and formerly served on the Parish Life Committee for twenty years. He lives in Hampton with his wife Mary Ellen and his passions include playing competitive cornhole; cooking; and smoking meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.