I grew up on a farm & belonged to Sacred Heart Parish in Early. I graduated from Loras College, Collegium Canisianum in Innsbruck, Austria (MA Theology), University of Notre Dame (MA Liturgy), & University of Saint Thomas/Saint Paul Seminary (PhD in ministry). I taught at Kuemper High School (1977-85), was part of the diocesan RENEW team (1985-89), & served in various parishes (1970-2015) before retiring. Since 2015 I have served as Senior Priest & part-time parochial vicar at Carroll Holy Spirit & Willey Saint Mary parishes. Presiding, preparing & preaching a Sunday homily has been a mainstay of my spiritual life for 47 years. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue this. I am an avid reader. I enjoy music, traveling, & art galleries. I have spent more than half of my ministry in Carroll County & am committed to strengthening Catholic life here.