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.
His 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 ministered in various capacities as a parochial vicar and pastor, as well as a military and hospital chaplain; he also served in our Province's Custody of Puerto Rico.
Our brother 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.
Fr. Joseph can be viewed on several YouTube channels and has appeared on Catholic Radio and TV outlets.
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If the video below does not show on your browser, you can see directly on YouTube . . .
You can also view his appearance on EWTN's At Home with Jim and Joy
For availability and opportunities
for your parish or community contact Fr. Joseph.
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Sunday:
The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today
Tuesday:
The Solution for the Spiritual Crisis of our time
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