Jacelyn Vo

Director of Young Adult Ministry & Evangelization
Phone: (562) 691-0533
Email: jvo@olglahabra.org

Jacelyn grew up in the Catholic faith and has fond memories of attending daily Mass with her family.  Although faith was always a part of her life, it was not until college that she encountered Christ in a way that transformed every aspect of her life.  This profound encounter led her to dedicate the past decade to serving young adults, professionals, and families in schools and churches.

At UC Santa Barbara, she received her B.S. in Biological Sciences and worked in various ministries.  There, she discovered her natural gifts for accompanying young adults and developed a deep love for evangelization while leading retreats, Bible studies, and walking with college students on their faith journeys.  Her own faith deepened during the Holy Weeks of 2016, 2017, and 2018 as she served alongside the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, priests, and missionaries in Honduras and Peru.  Ministering to the poor in remote villages taught her that knowing, loving, and serving Christ is a call not only for priests and religious but for every person, regardless of their state of life.

That conviction led her to move to the South Bronx, where she lived and served from 2018 to 2023.  There, she taught first and second graders, served as an after-school catechist, led seminars for parents, and became a faith formation leader for young professionals.

Jacelyn now resides in Orange County, a place she calls home.   She is an avid reader, runner, swimmer, and hiker.  She also enjoys painting, playing the guitar, and spending time with her nieces, family, and friends.  She is honored to serve Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in reaching young adults with creativity and joy, all for the greater glory of God.