Born: February 28, 1944 at Portsmouth, Virginia
 

Reared in Sioux City, Iowa
 

Education:

Trinity Prep School, Sioux City, IA, 1961
B.A. Loras College, Dubuque, IA, 1965
M.A. Aquinas Institute of Theology, Dubuque, IA, 1969
 

Sabbatical: Fall 1992, Institute for Continuing Theological Education, North American College, Vatican City, Rome, Italy

Served parishes in Iowa at LeMars, Algona, Fort Dodge, Oto, Dow City and Early

Youth Director of the Diocese of Sioux City, 1980-1987

Executive Secretary of Priests' Provident Society (serving sick, disabled and retired priests), 1984-1992
 

Hobbies: Sailing, snow and water skiing, licensed, instrument-rated airplane pilot, diehard Cubs fan, loves all sports

Amateur Radio Operator 1962-(NOVKX)
 

Ministry to Outdoor Amusement and Show Business Industry, 1969-present. Appointed International Coordinator of Carnival Ministries by Pope John Paul II, December 1993 and by the United States Catholic Conference, Spring 1994
 

Awards and Recognitions:

Knight of the Year from Knights of Columbus, 1977 and 1989
Chaplain of the Day at Iowa Senate and House of Representatives numerous times
Certificate of Award from the Catholic Bishop's Committee on Migration from the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. for work with Carnival apostolate.
 

Member:

Outdoor Amusement Business Association
Showmen's League of America, Chicago and Saint Louis Chapters
Lifetime member of Midwest Showmen's Association
Royal Hawaiian Showmen's Association