Born
13 February, 1959, Pittsburgh PA
Ordination
Priesthood:
29 June 1985: Holy Trinity Church, Moon Run, PA; Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua
Diaconate:
3 May 1984: St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy; William Cardinal Baum
Education
Theology Studies
1993: Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.), Thesis: The Revelatory Nature of Human Suffering, Summa Cum Laude
1986: Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), specialization in Fundamental Theology, Magna Cum Laude
1984: Bachelors in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.), Magna Cum Laude
1981-1986; 1991-1993: Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
1991-1993: Casa Santa Maria, Rome, Italy
1981-1986: North American College, Rome, Italy
1983 - 1985 - Student Coordinator
1985 - 1986 - Student Body President
College
1977-1981: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts (Majors in Philosophy and Psychology)
Summa Cum Laude
President's Award for Excellence in the Humanities
Phi Kappa Phi
Eta Sigma Phi
Who's Who in America's College and Universities
1980 - 1981 - Student Body President
High School
1973-1977: Montour, McKees Rocks, PA
National Honor Society
David E. Williams Scholarship Award
Westinghouse Science Honors Award
Elementary School
1965-1973: Holy Trinity, Moon Run, PA
Assignments
1994-Present: Secretary for Education, Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA; Residence: SS Simon and Jude, Pittsburgh, PA
1993-94: Assistant Secretary for Education, Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA; Residence: SS Simon and Jude, Pittsburgh, PA
1991-93: Graduate Studies - Rome, Italy
1989-91: Director for Catechesis and Consultant for Secondary School; Catechesis, Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA; Residence: SS Simon and Jude, Pittsburgh, PA
1986-89: Parochial Vicar - St. George Parish, (Allentown) Pittsburgh, PA
1985-86: Chaplain, U.S. Naval Base - Gaeta, Italy
Summer 1985: Parochial Vicar pro-tem - Most Blessed Sacrament Parish; Natrona Heights, PA
1984-85: Deacon, U.S. Naval Base - Gaeta, Italy
Summer 1984: Deacon, Sacred Heart Parish, East Liberty, PA
Summer 1983: Seminarian, St. Philomena Parish, Beaver Falls, PA
Additional Responsibilities
2004-present: Vietnam Veterans Leadership Programs Advisory Board
2004-present: Adjunct Faculty, St. Paul Seminary/Duquesne University
2004-present: Homeless Children’s Education Fund, Board of Trustees
2004: Catholic Education Advisory Board
2001-03: General Manager, Pittsburgh Catholic
2001-Present: Board of Directors, Pittsburgh Catholic
1999-2003: United States Catholic Conference Subcommittee on Catechesis
1998-Present: Diocesan Communications Commission, (Chair, 1998-2003)
1998-2000: General Synodal Commission, Diocese of Pittsburgh
1998-Present: National Association of Catholic Home Educators (NACHE) Advisory Board
1997-Present: Diocesan Academic Council, Chair
1997-Present: Board of Directors, ENVOY Magazine
1997-2006: Board of Trustees, Carlow College
1996-2004: Adjunct Faculty, Religious Studies Department, La Roche College
1994-Present: Board of Directors, Extra Mile Education Foundation
1994-Present: Board of Directors, DePaul School for Hearing and Speech
1994-Present: Board of Directors, St. Anthony School Programs
1993-Present: Diocesan Theological Commission
1993-1998: Assistant Spiritual Director, St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, PA and St. Paul Seminary, Crafton, PA
1989-1991: Member of Diocesan Pastoral Council
1988-1990: Diocesan Representative to the Christian-Jewish-Muslim Trialogue, NCCJ
1987-1989: Deanery Director for Religious Education/CCD; South Pittsburgh Deanery
1986-1989: Board of Directors, Allentown Senior Citizen's Center
Professional Affiliations
National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
Chief Administrators of Catholic Education (CACE)
National Conference of Catechetical Leadership (NCCL)
Pennsylvania Conference of Catechetical Leadership (PCCL)
Catholic Theological Society of America
Catholic Fellowship of Scholars
Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
Other Distinctions of Note
2004 St. Anne Award for Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Spiritual Development of Catholic Youth in the Girl Scouts USA and Camp Fire USA
2004 St. George Emblem Award for Spiritual Development of the Catholic Youth in the Boy Scounts of America
2003 Award of Distinction, Catholic Education Foundation (Rochester, NY)
2000 Lexington “Who’s Who”
1998 NCEA Distinguished Alumnus
1975 Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (Ad Altare Dei and Order of the Arrow)
Publications
Books
Talking to Youth About Sexuality: A Parents' Guide, Our Sunday Visitor, 1994, co-editor
The Catholic Vision of Love: Guidelines for Christian Education in Sexuality
and the Family, Our Sunday Visitor, 1996, editor
What Catholics Believe: A Pocket Catechism, Our Sunday Visitor, Fall 1998
A Pocket Catechism for Kids, Our Sunday Visitor, Fall 2001
Opening the Scriptures: A Guide to the Catechism for Use with the Sunday Readings, Our Sunday Visitor, 2003
Articles and other Publications
Moral Considerations in Reviewing Public School Curricula, Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, 1995, general editor
“Sex Education,” Viewpoints in Catholic News Service, January 29, 1996
Faith Education in the Home: Catholic Homeschooling, Diocese of Pittsburgh, 1997
“What Does it Mean to be in Christ,” Homiletic and Pastoral Review, October 1997
“Sense and Sanctity,” New Covenant, March 1998
“Educating our Young People to Chastity,” Homiletic and Pastoral Review, July 1998
“What Would the World be Without Him?”, Our Sunday Visitor, October 18, 1998
(20th Anniversary of Election of John Paul II)
“A Christian Family for the New Millennium”, Catholic Parent, January/February 2000
“It’s the Real Thing”, New Covenant, February 2000
“Journey to Oberammergau”, New Covenant, July 2000
“Freedom of Religion Does Not Mean Exclusion of Religion” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
September 20, 2000
“Give Choice a Chance” Pittsburgh Courier, August 2002
“How to Make a Good Confession” Our Sunday Visitor, February 2003 (Pamphlet and article)
“The Call to Holiness,” Homiletic and Pastoral Review, December 2003
“The Challenge for Catechesis in the New Evangelization,” Homiletic and Pastoral Review,
April 2004
Articles Published in the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocesan Newspaper
“Supporting the Culture of Life” October 20, 2004
“At the Beach with Harry Potter” August 15, 2003
“Let the Bells Ring” April 4, 2003
“The Awesome Gift of the Eucharist” March 28, 2003
“ Our Unsung Heroes” May 31, 2002
“Happy Birthday Pope John Paul II” May 24, 2002
