Name: ALEXANDER SIOJO
I’m from: Cavite, Philippines/California, USA
B-day: 24 October
Role: Team Member

Myself in 5 words: I am a loving person.
Why joined YMT: I would like to show everyone that a young person like me can be a leader too.
Crazy Fantasy: Skydive without a parachute and survive
My claim to fame: My granduncle was a senator in the Philippines. 

Name: ANNA WELTER
I’m from: California, USA
B-day: 20 October
Role: Team Member

Myself in 5 words: Alpha, Bravo, Mango, Tango, Ninja!
Why joined YMT: To live in England… and Youth Ministry!
Crazy Fantasy: Skydiving
My claim to fame: My Great Grandfather put the first patent on the ‘popsicle’.

Name: FR. DERMOTT DONNELLY
I’m from: Newcastle upon Tyne
B-day: 23 June
Role: Director

My Favourite movie: A Few Good Men
My special talent: “that’s a difficult one”
If my life story will be filmed, which actor will play me? Brad Pitt - because of the hair colour
If I have super powers, what would it be? “What do you mean if?”

 

Name: MARGARET WILSON
I’m from: Stockton-on-Tees
B-day: 25 February
Role: Volunteer Staff

Shares B-day with: Sean Austin - played Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy

Name: MARY HUGHES
I’m from: Gateshead
B-day: 10 September
Role: Area Development Co-Ordinator

My favourite movies of all time: There are three for different reasons: ‘Romero’, ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Toy Story’.
Craziest thing I had ever done: Left my job and went to Cameroon as a volunteer - it felt crazy but turned out to be brilliant!
What special talent do I have? Putting down roots in new places is one I’ve developed!

Name: MELANY FRANCISCO LAWLESS
I’m from: Quezon City, Philippines
B-day: 3 October
Role: Assistant Schools Team Co-Ordinator

Fave Movie of all time: Braveheart
Favourite food: Filipino, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese and everything else with ‘nese’…..
If I have super powers, what would it be? Why? To freeze time… so I could enjoy times of my life that quickly passes my eyes!

Name: PAUL ANDREWARTHA
I’m from: Wellington, New Zealand
B-day: 19 February
Role: Team Member

My favourite Bible story: Peter stepping out of the boat to meet Jesus becuase that’s what I’m doing in YMT.
I joined YMT because: I believe in the vision and mission of YMT and to build up the kingdom in Newcastle (my grandfather’s home).
My claim to fame: I was invited to have the breakfast with the ALL BLACKS in London in December 2006.

I’ve just spent a week at the Holy Land. Please read all my experiences by clicking here.

Name: PHILLIP SALKELD
I’m from: Just down the road, in a place called Durham.
B-day: Boxing Day (26 December)
Role: Volunteer Staff
My favourite Bible story: The Last Supper leading to the Passion. I could talk forever why I like it but basically to me it means so much. Its deep.
I joined YMT because: YMT did a mission in our school and I loved it. I thought I could do it too.
May strange talent: I can lick my eye, Really!
Crazy Fantasy: Roll down Mount Everest in one of those plastic balls things where you don’t get hurt, that should be fun.

Name: RHONA-HAZEL FRANCISCO
I’m from: Quezon City, Philippines
B-day: 10 September
Role: Team Member

Myself in 4 words: Loves watching CSI series
Crazy thing I could do: I can eat a whole roast chicken by myself.
My fantasy Matrix character: Neo - so I can use Matrix moves during rush hours in the Philippines.

Name: ROBERT DHUULE
I’m from: Nawanyago, Uganda
B-day: 10 October
Role: Team Member

Myself in 2 words: Flexible and Courageous
Why joined YMT: I love working with young people.
Fave bible story: The Good Samaritan - because I like helping other people
My claim to fame: My eldest brother is a priest

Name: SR. INGKIE TABOCLAON BPS
I’m from: Bukidnon, Philippines
B-day: 26 October
Role: Team Member

Congregation: Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Good and Perpetual Help (BPS) - Ebchester
I Joined YMT because: Working with young people is one of my congregation’s charism and I’m happy to respond to the invitation. I also love to share my faith journey to the youth who I meet in YMT.
My crazy dream: Fill Wimbledon with all the nuns and have snookers tournament.

Name: TONY LAWLESS
I’m from: Chester-le-Street
B-day: 14 September
Role: Schools Team Co-Ordinator

Fave movie of all time: In the name of the father
If my life story will be filmed, which actor will play me? Why? Someone very good-looking and funny who supports the TOON ARMY
If I have super powers, what would it be? Why? Enable NUFC to win the premier league and cup.

Name: TONY REATHER
I’m from: Co. Durham
B-day: 3 April
Role: As for what my role is … (Fr. Dermott just laughed and didn’t answer the question!)… I would just describe myself as a Voluntary Helper, willing to contribute in any way that supports the ongoing development of the Team’s work.
I joined YMT because: My previous experiences and contacts with the work of the team (e.g. St. Bede’s mission, and workshops like ‘Put Out Into The Deep’ ) had been inspirational and uplifting, and I wanted to explore that more fully at a personal level, as well as encourage others in our parish communities to hopefully benefit from that experience themselves.

Name: XAVIER JAVIER
I’m from: Mandaluyong City, Philippines
B-day: 12 August
Role: Multimedia Artist

Favourite film at the moment: Slumdog Millionaire
Favourite Bible Quotation: “Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” - 1 Corinthians 9:16

Please read my latest Blog here.