I am in charge of any given production from conception to delivery. That may include, concept, research, writing, interviewing, directing, location scouting, production coordinating, production managing, scripting, hosting, music design/edit and/or marketing.Since 2003, I have produced and directed: Answering the Cry of the Earth (2023, Walking Together: Into One Beat (2023), Walking Together (2022), Something More Than Ordinary (2019), We Believe (2019), Taking the Pulse series (2018),… Show more I am in charge of any given production from conception to delivery. That may include, concept, research, writing, interviewing, directing, location scouting, production coordinating, production managing, scripting, hosting, music design/edit and/or marketing.Since 2003, I have produced and directed: Answering the Cry of the Earth (2023, Walking Together: Into One Beat (2023), Walking Together (2022), Something More Than Ordinary (2019), We Believe (2019), Taking the Pulse series (2018), Away in a Manger and The Good Shepherd (2016), At the Foot of the Cross (2015), Living Stones: Walking Humbly in this Land We Call Holy (2014), With Our Own Hands (2013) the Make the Call series (2013), Abraham's Tent (2012), Ends of the Earth (2009), A Day in a Life: The Carmel of St. Joseph (2009), A People of Life (2008), Turning the Tide: Dignity, Compassion and Euthanasia (2007), Lives in the Balance (2006), INRI (2006) and Thank You, John Paul II (2005). In 2012 I was the supervising producer for In Her Footsteps: The Story of Kateri Tekakwitha, am the producer and host of the 6-part documentary series on the environment, Creation (2013-2015) and the producer of the series featuring museums and shrines, Historia Vitae (2020-current).I am also the producer/director and writer of a 26-part series titled In Your Faith (2004, 2010), as well as many episodes of the series Behold (2018-current), Catholic Focus (2005-2017) and the concert series Openings. For many years I also produced and hosted Perspectives: The Weekly Edition.Since 2009, I have produced and hosted The Salt + Light Radio Hour, a weekly radio program on the Catholic Channel on Sirius/XM Radio. Listen to it at https://slmedia.org/podcast/slhour. You can read my blog column "Deacon-structing" at https://slmedia.org/blog/category/deacon-structingI am an ordained Deacon for the Archdiocese of Toronto. I am available for talks and workshops on any topic concerning the Catholic Church and Faith. Show less

As Programs Senior Lead, I was responsible for the execution of all the public events during Pope Francis' visit to Canada, July 24-29. There were eight papal events; five that were open to the public, in three cities: Edmonton, Quebec City and Iqaluit. I supervised a team that oversaw the staging of all these events, production needs (stage, sound, lights and video), music and coordinated the participation of all musicians, lectors, dancers and other participants. I worked very closely with… Show more As Programs Senior Lead, I was responsible for the execution of all the public events during Pope Francis' visit to Canada, July 24-29. There were eight papal events; five that were open to the public, in three cities: Edmonton, Quebec City and Iqaluit. I supervised a team that oversaw the staging of all these events, production needs (stage, sound, lights and video), music and coordinated the participation of all musicians, lectors, dancers and other participants. I worked very closely with the other Senior Leads, primarily, Liturgy and Communications, but also Operations and Logistics and Security, as well as with the Vatican Papal Journey's Team. Show less

As Artistic Director, I was responsible for setting up all the staging and managing the staging, and all artistic content of all main events for the 6-day festival, including all events with the Holy Father, Pope Francis; as well as the Youth Festival and any other artistic-related activities of WYD, including the production of the International Theme Song and Official Theme Song video. I worked closely with logistics, operations, liturgy, transportation, accommodations, catechesis, protocol… Show more As Artistic Director, I was responsible for setting up all the staging and managing the staging, and all artistic content of all main events for the 6-day festival, including all events with the Holy Father, Pope Francis; as well as the Youth Festival and any other artistic-related activities of WYD, including the production of the International Theme Song and Official Theme Song video. I worked closely with logistics, operations, liturgy, transportation, accommodations, catechesis, protocol and other WYD departments, as well as with government officials.This event had some 100,000 registered participants, and up to 600,000 in attendance at the final event with the pope. The Youth Festival included 15 venues around the city, which will host some 100 performances and events; music, theatre, dance, art, prayer gatherings, film, and other, from some 30 different countries in some 8 different languages. Show less

I was in charge of all the artistic programming during the whole week, for this World Youth Day site, for 30k pilgrims, including the Pope's gathering with WYD volunteers.

From 1992 to 2000 I was a relief Outreach Worker in the Community Support Program. We helped clients with day-to-day crisis intervention, which included anything from a meal, to showers and clothing to job and apartment searching and counselling. At various times, I was hired to be of administrative support to the Outreach Team and the Community Support Team.From 2002-2003 I worked as a Job Coach with the Ticket To Life employment training program for hard-to-hire youth.

As Artistic Director for WYD 2002 I was responsible for all artistic programming for the week-long event.I also oversaw all artistic aspects of any pre-event activities including the Countdown Celebration in July 2001, the CNE WYD Day in Aug. 2001, the International Forum in Jan. 2002, and the Blue Jays Day in July 2002.This included creating the artistic vision of WYD2002 and creating a budget and business plan for all artistic activities; co-ordinating the 178 music, theatre and dance… Show more As Artistic Director for WYD 2002 I was responsible for all artistic programming for the week-long event.I also oversaw all artistic aspects of any pre-event activities including the Countdown Celebration in July 2001, the CNE WYD Day in Aug. 2001, the International Forum in Jan. 2002, and the Blue Jays Day in July 2002.This included creating the artistic vision of WYD2002 and creating a budget and business plan for all artistic activities; co-ordinating the 178 music, theatre and dance groups from 35 different countries and over 400 Youth Festival Performances, operating a department that communicated with over 3000 artists in 8 languages, selecting the groups, scheduling the Festival, arranging for sound, lighting and backline equipment. Also, co-ordinating all aspects of the liturgical music and movement and supervised the WYD Choir and co-ordinating all musical arrangements and performances for the main events with Pope John Paul II; working closely with operations, logistics, communications, liturgy, protocol and other WYD departments; selected musical pieces to be used in the main events and selecting all musicians and soloists to perform during the Main Events.I also oversaw the production of the WYD2002 CD, coordinating the selection and recording of the WYD2002 Mass parts and the recording of the WYD2002 Theme Song; handling all copyright and licensing issues; dealing with artists associations. Show less