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.

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: G.I.F.T. (Generations In Faith Together, whole-parish community catechesis), Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation) for children and teens, middle school and high school fellowship, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Wine & Wonder series presentations, Walking with Purpose women’s Scripture study, 4th Soil Parent Initiative Project, Thriving Parish Project, and VIRTUS & Catechist trainings.

Jean is no stranger to both 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. Currently, she is an adjunct faculty member of Saint Leo University, Old Dominion University, and VLCFF (the Virtual Learning Community of Faith Formation) at the University of Dayton.

Additionally, Jean is a Lay Ecclesial Minister within the Diocese of Richmond. Her diocesan training focused upon the four formational areas of: Pastoral, Human, Intellectual, and Spiritual development. As a result, she earned an M.A. in Theology from Saint Leo University in June 2023. In keeping with her desire to learn and grow within the realm of Synodality, clergy and laity co-responsibility, and whole community faith formation, Jean is also currently in pursuit of a Th.D. in Applied Theology with Saint Leo University. She plans to graduate in the summer of 2027.

Jean is a born and raised “Jersey girl”. However, she has called the Hampton Roads area of Virginia “home” since 2004. Her husband, Dan, two young adult daughters, Gabby and Bella, and their adorable shepadoodle pup, Blaze, reside with Jean in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake.

ANDREA LEMIEUX, COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
andrealemieux@icchampton.org

Andrea was born in Oklahoma City, OK and moved frequently during childhood due to her father’s numerous job changes. States she lived in included Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Alabama. She attended and graduated from Purdue University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing. Andrea moved to Atlanta, Georgia for her first job as Research Associate at Georgia Tech Research Institute. She participated in numerous professional development opportunities including Catholic Bible Study at Georgia Tech where she met her husband. His postdoctoral opportunity at NASA Langley relocated them to Hampton Roads in 2015.

During her time in Hampton Roads, Andrea has worked as coordinator for an art center in Williamsburg and served as a consultant liaison for the City of WIlliamsburg and Williamsburg Area Arts Commission. She has been active in churches in the area in which she was a parishioner. Andrea was the nursery coordinator at a Catholic church in Williamsburg where she supervised children while their parents attended Mass. She has participated in many faith formation events including the women’s group, Walking with Purpose. After transitioning from another parish in the area, Andrea has since found her church home at ICC. She loves the many opportunities for faith formation ICC has to offer. A recent parishioner to ICC, Andrea joined the Arts and Environment ministry and contributed her flower arranging talents for the altar flowers during Mass. Her family also engages regularly with the Early Catholic Family Life 0-4 years children group. Andrea has a son, Matthew, and a Wheaton Terrier Poodle mix dog, Millie. Her mother also lives in the area and is a parishioner and lector at ICC.

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.

GAVIN HOGGARD - PARISH PUP

Gavin came to us from Tennessee and has been with ICC just over over two years. He is our happy greeter and staff companion. He loves our parishioners and guests.