M.A. Theology, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2013)
M.Div., St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2012)
M. Ed. TESOL, DeSales University, Allentown, PA (2007)
B.A. Spanish, DeSales University, Allentown, PA (2003)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Faculty and Formator, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Lower Gwynedd, PA (2024- )
Chaplain to the Office for the New Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2024- )
Member of the Archbishop’s Commission for Missionary Disciples, Philadelphia, PA (2022- )
Adjunct Faculty, School of Theological Studies Division, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2021-2024)
Weekend Assistant at St. Patrick Parish, Norristown, PA (2018- )
Adjunct Spiritual Director, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2017-2018)
Director of Special Liturgical Ceremonies, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2017-2018)
Secretary to the Archbishop, Philadelphia, PA (2016-2018)
Vocation Coordinator for the Hispanic Apostolate, Philadelphia, PA (2016-2018)
Parochial Vicar, Holy Innocents Parish, Philadelphia, PA (2013-2016)
PUBLICATIONS
Extract of Doctoral Dissertation, “The Cruciform and Ecstatic Dynamics of a Christian Conscience in the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas,” Angelicum University, Rome, Italy (2024).
PRESENTATIONS
“The Capital Vices of Gluttony and Sloth.” Given as part of a Lenten retreat series at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2024).
“Integrating Study into Pastoral Ministry: Concepts and Practices.” Given at the Pontifical North American College, Rome, Italy (2023).
“The Seventh Commandment: Respect for the Property of Others.” Given at the Institute for Christian Formation, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2023).
“Las tres virtudes teologales: qué son y cómo profundizar en ellas.” Given at St. Patrick Church, Norristown, PA (2022).
“The Virtues of St. Joseph.” Given at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally, PA (2021).
Bilingual presentation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Given at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Ambler, PA (2020).
“La moral matrimonial y familial.” Given at St. Patrick Church, Norristown, PA (2019).
“Lectio divina: cómo orar con las Sagradas Escrituras.” Given at a meeting of the Siervos de Cristo at St. Patrick Church, Norristown, PA (2019).
“Spiritual Reflections on Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et exsultate.” Given at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA (2018).
“El diácono: ícono de Cristo Siervo.” Given at a retreat for the Spanish speaking permanent Deacons of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA (2017).
“Jesus Christ: Proof of God’s Love for Us.” Given at Holy Innocents Church, Philadelphia, PA (2016).
“Friendship with Jesus: A Mediation on John 15:1-17 in Light of Aristotle’s Treatise on Friendship.” Given at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA (2016).
“La apólogetica: el sacerdicio y los sacramentos.” Given at Holy Innocents Church, Philadelphia, PA (2016).
“La vida en gracia.” Given at a retreat sponsored by the Movimiento Juan XXIII, St. Joan of Arc Church, Philadelphia (2016).
“The Power of Redemptive Suffering.” Given for the Theology on Tap of Northeastern Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2016).
“The Role of the Parents in Sacramental Preparation.” Given at St. Ephrem Church, Bensalem, PA (2016).
“Nuestra vocación es la libertad.” Given at a retreat for the Siervos de Cristo, St. Patrick Church, PA (2015).
“El sacerdocio real y participación en la misa.” Given at a meeting of the Movimiento Juan XXIII, Visitation Church, Philadelphia, PA (2014).
“Lent and the Beautification of the Soul: A Meditation Based on the Spiritual Theology of St. John of Avila.” Given at Camilla Hall, Immaculata, PA (2014).
“What Do You Want Me to Do for You?” Given for a bilingual women’s retreat at St. John Bosco Church, Hatboro, PA (2014).
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Education in Priestly Formation:
Certificate in Seminary Formation, Seminary Formation Council, Boynton Beach, FL, (currently enrolled)
Certificate of Completion for Corso di prassi formativa, Dicastery for the Clergy, Rome, Italy (2022)
