Personal History
I was ordained in 1981, and have had more than 10 years experience in retreat
ministry. I am well versed in catholic tradition and Franciscan spirituality,
offering deep spiritual guidance to assist groups and individuals mature in
their faith. As a world-wide traveler, I honor world religions as well as a
multitude of cultures. I am “contemplative by nature.” However, my message is
full of life and joy.
I received my Masters of Divinity from Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora,
New York. I continued my studies in spirituality and preaching at St. Michael’s
College, Toronto, Ontario, and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois.
Most recently, I studied at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas
and St. Bonaventure University, New York. From 1999-2006 I served as spiritual
director and guardian at St. Francis Retreat House in Easton, PA. Presently, I
am a resident of Chicago, Illinois, and am available for bookings throughout the
United States and Canada. I hope that I can be of service to you and your faith
community.
As a Franciscan Friar, I have had the privilege over many years to preach and
teach religious congregations, parish missions, retreatants, and Inter-faith
conferences in Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan and
throughout the United States. As an itinerant preacher I am at your service. I
hope that our paths cross on this faith-filled journey we are traveling.
My Future Journeys
April 2010
Sisters of Saint Francis (Lacrosse, WI)
Sisters of Mercy (Buffalo, NY)
Priest Retreat (Ontario, Canada)
Provincial Visitation (Chicago, IL)
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center (Norwood, OH)
May 2010
Springville Retreat (Springville, NY)
Interprovincial Chapter Meeting (Chicago, IL)
OFM Conv. Retreat (Detroit, MI)
June 2010
Villa Maria Retreat Center (Frontenac, MN)
Cross International (Nebraska)
Cross International (Ohmaha)
July 2010
Saint Ann Christian Development Center (Kentucky)
Franciscan Sisters Retreat (Syracuse, NY)
Interprovincial Sisters Retreat (Syracuse, NY)
St. Joseph's Community (Hayes, Kansas)
August 2010
Algonquin Retreat (New York)
Sisters of Saint Francis (Iowa)
Oberammergau Pilgrimage (Germany) Sponsored by Your Man Tours
Malvern Retreat House (Philadelphia, PA)
Cathedral of Sacred Heaart (Richmond, Virginia)
Saint Anne's Community (Yonkers, NY)
Corpus Christi Diocese of Joliet (Illinois)
September 2010
Parish Mission (Jersey City, NJ)
Saint Helens Parish Mission (Vero Beach, FL)
Oberammergau Pilgrimage (Germany) Sponsored by Your Man Tours
Malvern Retreat House (Philadelphia, PA)
October 2010
Parish Mission (Jersey City, NJ)
Saint Maxillian Parish Mission (Cincinnati, OH)
Sisters Retreat St. Josephs by the Sea (New Jersey)
Cross International
Malvern Retreat House (Philadelphia, PA)
Saint John the Evangelist (Saginaw, MI)
November 2010
Parish Mission (Jersey City, NJ)
December 2010
Bishops Day of Prayer (Chicago, IL)
Holy Family Parish Mission (Norfolk, Virginia)
Saint Joseph Community Parish Mission (New Orleans, LA)
April 2010
Sisters of Saint Francis (Lacrosse, WI)