MATT FRANKLIN, COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY
Favorite part about job: Helping students understand just how much God loves them and encouraging them to live their lives from that understanding.
About Matt’s family: I have been married to my wife Amy for 18 years and we have 7 rad kids.
Hometown: I grew up in Vista CA. It's exactly as exciting as it sounds.
Favorite part of being Catholic: We get to receive Jesus in the Eucharist!!! Also, I love how diverse the Church is. It truly has something for everybody.
Hobbies: I love music (listening, playing, & making). In my "free time" (from the guy with 7 kids), I enjoy playing my guitar, doing little projects around the house, and hanging out with my family and friends.
Favorite food: Chicken Adobo and Lumpia (Filipino).
Favorite song: All Along The Watchtower (as performed by the Dave Matthews Band).
Fun fact: I released an album in 2001 called "Letting go" and was signed to a major catholic label. (I know I know, try contain your excitement).
Dream for Solano: My dream is that Solano would continue to build up disciples that go out into the community and bring even more people into the family of God.