2nd year theology Blessed John XIII National Seminary, Weston, Mass
Birthplace/date: Charleston, Aug. 19, 1955
Home parish: Blessed Sacrament, Charleston
Family: mother in Charleston, two brothers, one sister, father deceased
Favorite aspect of seminary: liturgies
Most difficult aspect of seminary: New England winters
3 people you would like to meet: C.S. Lewis, Raymond Brown, Avery Dulles
Who/what inspired your vocation: military chaplains
Last book you read: “Models of the Church” by Avery Dulles
Reactions from others on your entering the seminary: very supportive
What was your occuption before the priesthood: Air Force officer
Time period you would like to visit: 18th century England
If you were stranded in a bell tower, what three things would you want with you: a grain of sand, a drop of water, a lighted candle
If you had 3 wishes, what would they be: for wisdom, patience, humility
What’s your biggest fear: falling
Most difficult class in seminary: pastoral counseling
If you could be a patron saint, what would it be of: early morning risers
What might you choose as your personal motto: Life on earth is combat.