Our Team jpalomaresramos 4 March 2024
Our Team
Rejoice – Emmanuel School of Mission in the heart of Bavaria 2024-25

Our Leadership Team

Fr. Rohan Lobo, India/Germany

Fr Rohan grew up in Mumbai, India. He graduated in Economics and worked as a trainer in the outsourcing industry specialising in communications, moderation, stress and time management along with customer services. He arrived in Europe in 2007 to join the Emmanuel School of Mission, Altötting as a student as is now its director. He was formed as a priest in both Brussels and Munich and ordained in 2016. He has served in two parishes in the diocese of Munich. He is currently training to be a systemic counsellor. Three words that describe him well are adaptable, humorous and resourceful.

Darren Sheridan

Darren Sheridan, United Kingdom

Darren has a wealth of experience in education, music, and mission. He has taught at all levels of education in both state and private institutions and has also served as a director of evangelisation in the heart of London. He has trained educators and young adults around the world in faith formation, liturgy and music. He is an active media composer and songwriter with several published works. Over a decade ago, Darren attended the Emmanuel School of Mission in Rome where he discovered his zeal for spreading the Gospel through new and creative means. Three words that describe him well are creative, optimistic, and enterprising.

Anne-Claire Albisetti, Canada

Anne-Claire was working as a speech therapist in Canada before joining the Rejoice Team. After completing ESM in 2016/17, she kept a burning desire in her heart to return to Germany and give back to the youth, inspired by the life-changing experiences of that year. She has been involved in music since childhood, and most importantly, she leads the choir in her parish with enthusiasm and joy. Three words that describe her well are efficient, joyful, and adventurous.

Our Missionaries

Luca Gyerö

Luca, 20, Hungarian from Romania, High School Graduate

For me, mission is to open myself to God’s love, even in areas that are not so comfortable for me, and to share this love with the people I meet. I came to Rejoice because I want to learn more about the place God has for me in a community, to bring the joy of the Good News to the world. I bring my open heart for the joy of life through God’s love; an artistic perspective on His creation; an open ear, curiosity, creativity, and small flaws that God could turn into something beautiful.

Lydia, 19, Germany, High School Graduate

For me, mission is to share the love and joy for my faith. I came to Rejoice because I want to understand my faith more deeply and live it with all my heart. I bring creativity and a passion for music.

MasÌŒa Kastelec

Maša, 19, Slovenia, High School Graduate

For me, mission is to share my faith with others. I long for everyone to experience being loved by God. I came to Rejoice because I want to get closer to God and live in a community with other Christians. I want to praise God with my talents. I bring talents and weaknesses – I believe that God can make something good out of both.

Kristína, 28, Slovakia, Primary School Teacher

For me, mission is to give my best – my personality and my talents – and thus bring true joy and peace to others, which can only be found in God. I came to Rejoice because I want to spend time with Jesus and discover His plan for my life. I want to learn to live in community and discover God’s love for my neighbor. I bring my love for deep friendships, my openness to new things, and my passion for singing.

Colin Moore

Colin, 19, USA/Germany, High School Graduate

For me, mission is to embrace and use the qualities and talents that God has given me to serve Him and share His love with as many people as possible. I came to Rejoice to continue seeking the Lord and deepen my understanding, faith, and relationship with God while serving my brothers and sisters by bringing people closer to Jesus Christ. I bring smiles, jokes, compassion, and empathy

Elise, 24, France, Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and Humanities

For me, mission is to actively help build the Kingdom of God and bring His love into the world. I came to Rejoice because I want to make a small difference and proclaim hope and joy to the world. This is only possible through Jesus! I bring enthusiasm, musical potential, and a longing to proclaim God’s glory.

Carla Assaf

Carla, 21, Egypt, Business School Graduate

For me, mission is to go out, love people, and try to reflect the image of Jesus here on earth so that people can constantly feel His presence. I came to Rejoice because I want to grow spiritually, in personality, and in musicality – in community with brothers and sisters. I bring humor, singing, and musical experience.

France, 21, France, Law Student

For me, mission is to share the joy that my faith gives me. I came to Rejoice because I want to learn more about Christ and experience His love together with others. I bring guitar playing and creativity.

Pauline Vermote

Pauline, 18, Belgium, High School Graduate

For me, mission is the opportunity to proclaim the joy of the risen Lord and share my happiness with others. I came to Rejoice because I want to deepen my relationship with the Lord and further develop my talents. I bring motivation, joy, and musical talents.

Lukas Janssen

Lucas, 18, Netherlands, High School Graduate

For me, mission is to give back what I have received, to inspire and share so that others can also experience joy, love, and strength in the Lord. I came to Rejoice because I want to develop my talents in the Lord, learn more about faith, the Church, and the mission. I bring energy, joy, enthusiasm, as well as talents and ambitions in music, organization, and presentation.