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I am with one of five of our grandchildren.

I am a husband, father, grandfather, gardener, writer, presenter, podcaster, and blogger. I’m Polish and Italian and had the best family a child could ask for. I am who I am because of all my relatives and friends.

After 45 years of serving the Catholic Church as a teacher, Director of Religious Education, and Adjunct Theology Professor, I retired in 2014. I enjoyed my work and most importantly all the people I met along that part of my life’s journey.

Now I read a great deal, write a great deal, and garden as much as I can. I also volunteer and try to help those in need as much as I can. I encourage you to check out the Volunteer Opportunity section of this website.

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Biography

EDUCATION:

2001 Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA Doctor of Ministry Degree

1997 Villanova University / Gratz College, Villanova, PA Certificate in Jewish Studies

1995 Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA M.A. Counseling Psychology

1975 St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA M.A. Religious Studies

1970 St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA B.A. Philosophy

1966 Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA High School Diploma

1962 St. Matthew Grade School, Philadelphia, PA

WORK EXPERIENCE

St. Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill, PA

1973-1986 Director of Religious Education 1977-1985 5th and 8th grade teacher

St. Denis Parish, Havertown, PA

1986-1999 Director of Religious Education

Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Phila., PA

1999-2002   Director of Religious Education

St.Thomas of Villanova Parish, Rosemont, PA

2002-2014   Director of Religious Education

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

2003-2012   Adjunct Theology Professor