About Us
Our Mission
ICON Ministry is a Catholic non-profit
global media and outreach
Apostolate; building a community
of all ages, guiding them to the love
and hope of Jesus Christ.
FRG Ministry is a registered charity in both Australia and the US (501c3).
Donations are tax-deductible for those living in the US. We are a religious charity with a board of trustees.
ICON Ministry strives to be one of the progressive leaders of ministries with a global outreach focus. It is the business entity of FRG Ministry
About the Team
ICON Ministry is supported by an amazing team of people who have
hearts for God and are keen to work together to share His Word.
Our team is made up of dedicated staff, volunteers, musicians and regular outsourced contributors, who share their gifts and talents to bring the love of Jesus to the world through our many outreach ministries.
Fr Rob Galea
Priest and Executive Director of ICON Ministry
Fr Rob Galea is older than he looks, smarter than he sounds, and possibly one of the biggest introverts you will ever meet. In spite of this, his purpose will inspire you, his passion will quicken you and his love for Jesus will captivate you. Fr Rob is an evangelist at heart and uses all he has and does to let anyone who would listen know their worth, dignity and purpose in life. Apart from all this honourable stuff, Fr Rob is also a gym junkie and has a dog named Cooper, which he believes is cuter than your dog. Oh, and he has also written a book!
Janine Langeluddecke
Fr Rob Galea Executive Assistant, Merchandise
Janine works as Fr Rob’s Personal Assistant attempting to achieve a balance in Fr Rob’s crazy work schedule. Having over 20 years of administration experience and a Science Degree from Charles Sturt University, Janine began working alongside Fr Rob in 2015 and hasn’t touched the ground since. Raised a Catholic in South Australia, Janine is involved in the Sandhurst Diocese largely as a parent of three beautiful children which she claims as her greatest achievement. In her spare time, you will find Janine actively enjoying the outdoors, rain, hail or shine, and planning the next family adventure with her dogs that she believes are just as cute as Cooper.
Ministry Liaison Team
Alyssa Agius
Outreach Programs Coordinator
Encounter Courses, Catholic Influencers Podcast, Vocals/Keys
Alyssa loves to sing! After establishing a Top 40 cover act with her now-husband Daniel straight out of high school, she has been working as a full-time musician performing at venues and events all over the world for the past 10 years. Before that, she studied a Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne University, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) at Australian Catholic University. Her Catholic faith is the most important part of her life and she has been blessed to have been able to combine her love of music and her faith by singing at events and pilgrimages all over the world. After joining the Catholic Influencers Podcast as a co-host in 2020, she joined the ICON Ministry Team in 2021 and heads the podcasts and courses ministries. In her spare time (which there isn’t much of!), Alyssa loves food, fitness, reading, and good conversations with friends.
Ministry Liaison Team Band Member
Carol O’Reilly
ICON Ministry Administration Coordinator
Company Secretary, Ministry Partners, Donors and Prayer Requests
Carol is a super organiser; fundraisers, events and loves to travel. She saves her singing for Mass and is absolutely no match for the musical talent in the ICON team. Carol was raised an Anglican before marrying her Catholic husband Tom a very long time ago. She has often experienced God in her life and has a deep faith. In 2015 she converted to Catholicism after a life-changing event brought her even closer to God through Fr Rob. She is passionate about supporting ICON Ministry to reach out and share the hope, joy & love found in worship. In her previous job Carol has been a coordinator of people to support the vulnerable in her community of Shepparton for over 18 years. Her first role was mum to five amazing children who are now all incredible adults. The loves of her life are her gorgeous grandchildren, her handsome husband, and travelling to the Mediterranean.
Ministry Liaison Team
Josh Alegre
Media and Creative, The Warehouse
Josh is the team's resident accident prone-thrill seeker who should be bubble wrapped at all times. Josh studied Media and Communications at Swinburne, Melbourne. When he is not filming, editing or managing The Warehouse studio, he spends a lot of his free time rock climbing competitively. He also loves hiking and camping in his 4 Wheel Drive named Pumba, working in his family's food truck, going to gigs or visiting the bakeries of small country towns. Josh has been involved in youth ministry since 2015, using his gifts in media and content creation to give glory to God.
Creative Team
Mark DeMicoli
Development Director US
Mark is the ICON Ministry Development Director in the US. He grew up in Malta and went to the same youth group as Fr Rob. This is where they both shared a love of worship and service. Mark previously worked as a Director in his family’s highly respected Spinola Park group before moving to the US with his wife and 6 children. Mark is busy in his new home and community as well as working with ICON Ministry to build development opportunities across the US.
Development
Justine Hughes
Podcast Co-Host
Justine has worked in youth ministry outreach for a few years but has really found the Catholic Influencers podcast role a beautiful opportunity to share the messages found in the scriptures to a wider audience. She loves to share the funny stories of growing up in a traditional Maltese Catholic family … which resonate with Fr Rob’s stories from Malta. Justine is an amazing singer and is married to the love of her life, Leighton.
Ministry Liaison Team
Augie Angrisano
Outreach Content Creator
Augie is songwriter, performer, and spoken word artist who aims to create high quality content for the Most High. Born in the U.S., Augie moved to Australia in 2017 and has since collaborated with ICON Ministry on multiple occasions. He is married and dad to three of the cutest kids. Augie is very excited to officially join the ICON Ministry family!
Ministry Liaison Team
Elissa Evanti
Social Media Design, Event Visual Content
Elissa lives in Indonesia and works in her city as a doctor. She is also committed to assisting in her local parish. Her journey with ICON Ministry began as a ministry partner and now she is a leader in our social media team, using her talents and creativity to share the love of Jesus through the digital world. Elissa feels forever grateful for the opportunity to serve God through ICON Ministry.
Social Media Team
Hugh Drum
Sound Engineer
Hugh is a freelance sound engineer based in regional Victoria, Australia. Hugh has worked with Fr Rob for 7 years, initially by playing in the Stronger Youth band and eventually by following his passion of live sound to tour with Fr Rob as sound engineer. When he is not working with Fr Rob and the team, Hugh runs a successful audio visual production company. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and long quiet walks along the beach.
Outsourced Team
Daniel Agius
Guitar
Daniel grew up in a musical family with his father and all five uncles being professional musicians. This nurtured his natural talents and has driven him to continue to learn and perform with his band Unlimited. Daniel also records and produces music for both himself and other artists in his Suncroft Studio. He is married to our equally talented Alyssa and they both regularly support Fr Rob on stage at outreach events in Australia and internationally.
Band Member
Zeb Fernandez
Drums
Born in Tasmania, Zeb has always been musically inclined from his father's upbringing, hitting the kitchen utensils from a young age. After moving to Shepparton, he studied at a Steiner primary school, enriching his creativity through music and the arts. At Notre Dame College, he met Fr. Rob in Year 10, and has been part of the band since 2011. Zeb studied a Bachelor of Music Performance in Melbourne. Now, gigging and touring, he has always felt at home with Fr Rob and the Band.
Band Member
Jason Giuliani
Guitar
Jason is a professional musician and teacher (aka Mr G) who has toured alongside Fr Rob since 2011. Jason has travelled many parts of the world with Fr Rob and can tell you that keeping up with him in an airport is an achievement in itself! Having worked for over 20 years in the music industry, Jason’s journey has seen him shift from being a session musician/songwriter in Melbourne’s music scene to working with young people in Catholic Education as a Music and Religious educator. Jason has been involved in the music ministry at Notre Dame College and St Brendan’s Parish for over a decade and has mentored many young people in their experience of God. He also accompanied Fr Rob on stage at the very first Stronger Rally when the band was a very humble duo. Jason has enjoyed his time with the FRG Ministry team, is of proud it’s young members, and is excited about what is ahead.
Band Member
Joseph Moorhouse
Keys/Vocals
Joseph is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Melbourne, Victoria. Playing alongside Fr Rob since 2012, they met in Shepparton while both serving within the Sandhurst diocese. Joseph enjoys working within FRG Ministry and using his abilities to bless others through music and song. Outside of ministry, Joseph composes his own music and also works as a sound designer. In his spare time, you’ll find him chasing a good cup of coffee or hunting for bargains at markets.
Band Member
About the Board
FRG Ministry Australia and FRG Ministry International Inc. each operate
under the direction of an Advisory Board of Directors. The Directors
provide invaluable guidance and advice to ensure FRG Ministry
meets all required compliances. ICON Ministry is the outreach entity of FRG Ministry.
Jen Roberts
Director
Australia Trust Board
Fr Joseph Taylor
Director
Australia Trust Board
Mr Neville Zammit
Director
Australia Trust Board International Inc Board
Mr Tom O’Reilly
Director
Australia Trust Board International Inc Board
Mr Danny Whyte
Director
Australia Trust Board
Mr Marco Oropeza
Director
International Inc Board