Allow me to introduce myself. I grew up the oldest of four boys in Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Dallas/Fort Worth. After earning an undergraduate degree I worked in mortgage banking at a company in Dallas for 8 years.  During that time I became involved in a local parish and had a transformative experience while going through the Christ Renews His Parish retreat and formation process.  Shortly after that I began discerning religious life.  I was contacted by the Capuchins and after visiting the St. Augustine Province in 2006 I decided to trust the Lord and give it a shot.   

Since I entering postulancy in Philadelphia, I’ve lived in almost every friary in the Province. I took solemn vows in 2013.   From 2015 to 2017 I lived and worked in Pittsburgh, including doing my Diaconate at Our Lady of Angels.  It was a great year, full of great people, and a lot of fun. 

I was ordained to the priesthood on June 2017 and was named Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph in York Pennsylvania. Becoming a Capuchin has been the best decision I have ever made.  I thank God for all the blessings I’ve received throughout my life.  I’m excited to help Fr. Tom in our grouping that also includes Bloomfield and Garfield. I look forward to serving our new and growing community and to serving God in whatever capacity He leads me.