Diocesan priest (Catholic) ordained in 1997; after a dozen years in specialized ministry, grateful to be back in parish ministry, presently pastor of two parishes - St. Martha in Plainville and St. Mary in Wrentham - as we strive to grow as sacramental communities of disciples, implementing the archdiocesan pastoral plan "Disciples in Mission." Bringing past experience as a parish priest and administrator and weekend ministry in the parish, along with my recent years of practice serving engaged, married, and separated couples - both in Tribunal ministry as a canon lawyer and as a leader in a national volunteer ministry, Catholic Engaged Encounter. Seeking to bring together the wisdom learned from married couples, leadership training, and promoting justice to aid these parishes into a smooth transition into shared leadership structures and - more importantly - an ever deepening experience of closeness and discipleship with Jesus Christ!Specialties: Marriage law and ministries, other sacraments and liturgy; structuring and facilitation of ministry groups; canonical due process, procedural law and advocacy; informal pastoral counseling of couples and individuals.
Listed skills include Leadership, Team Building, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, and 16 others.