A graduate of Clarion University (B.S.), Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary (M.Div.) and Duquesne University (M.S.Ed.). Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh on September 29, 1979. Served several area parishes including St. Anne in Castle Shannon, St. John the Baptist in Plum Borough, founding pastor of St. Martin de Porres in McKeesport, and Director of Clergy Personnel for the Diocese of Pittsburgh (2000-2008). Currently pastor of St. Sebastian Parish in Ross Township. Particularly interested in the application of Bowen Family Systems Theory to clergy/congregation relationships.