Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1989 from Borromeo College Seminary. In 1990, he professed his first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. Making his Perpetual vows in 1993, he went on to earn his Master's degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.
Fr. Joseph's first assignment after ordination was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific where he served for four years. Returning to the US in 2001, he has served in various capacities as parochial vicar, pastor, military and hospital chaplain and has also served in Puerto Rico.
Fr. Joseph currently serves as the national director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, offering retreats and reflection days for parishes, Religious and Priests.
For availability and opportunities
for your parish or community contact Fr. Joseph.
REPENT AND BELIEVE
Sunday:
"The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today"
Monday:
"Pray, Hope and Don't Worry:
How to raise faithful Catholics
and how to encourage the return of those
who have left the practice of their Catholic faith."
Tuesday:
"The Solution: Forgiveness and the Holy Eucharist"
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