Ordained Dec. 18, 1960.  Achieved Doctorate in Theology, 1964, from the Gregorian University in Rome.  Author, writer, columnist.  Pastor of St. Augustine’s South Boston for 21 years. 

Active in many civic and church organizations:  Laboure Center; Notre Dame Educational Center; Carney Hospital Foundation; formerly a member of the BHA monitoring committee and the City of Boston Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 

Co-founder of the Simon of Cyrene Society which works with persons with disabilities as well as their families through a broad spectrum of social and spiritual activities.  Recipient of numerous awards from community organizations.