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The Past and the Present
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Well, here is a recent picture. Quite a change from the one on the first page! Thirty-five years make a big difference.
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- My first assignment in the Belleville Diocese was during the Summer of 1973. I was assigned as a Deacon to Saint Joseph's Parish in Olney, Illinois. Olney is noted for it's white squirrels.
My first assignment following ordination was to St. Mary's Parish in Carlyle, Illinois. I arrived on July 3, 1974. My ministry as an associate pastor included working with the C.Y.O. and the Knights of Columbus. While an associate, I began teaching at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Breese, first part-time (from 1975-1977) and then full-time (1977-1982). I also was appointed to the Diocesan Vocation Team in 1976 and remained with that ministry until 1978. During my first eight years of priesthood in Carlyle, my fondest memories involve the C.Y.O. (both parish level and Deanery) and the youth basketball program that was started and the teaching at Mater Dei which included being a class advisor for the Class of 1981. - In 1982, I was assigned as Pastor to St. Patrick's Parish in Tipton and Immaculate Conception Parish in Madonnaville while being a full-time teacher at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo. I continued my work with the C.Y.O. both on the parish level and Deanery level as spiritual moderator. I missed teaching Psychology which I taught at Mater Dei and was teaching only in the Religion Department.
In 1985 I was reassigned back to Mater Dei Catholic High School with residence at the Carlyle Healthcare Center as Chaplain and weekend work at St. Mary's in Centralia. In 1991, I was assigned as Administrator of St. Lawrence Parish in Sandoval, Illinois, and in 1994 was named pastor of the parish. In May, 2000 I was named to the Mater Dei High School Hall of Honor.
On August 18, 2001, I became pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Breese and St. Anthony Parish in Beckemeyer. I relinquished my pastorate at St. Lawrence, but retained my ministries at the Carlyle Healthcare Center and Mater Dei Catholic High School, where I continue to minister today. In June, 2005 I was named Director of Institutional Advancement at Mater Dei and serve St. Augustine's and St. Anthony's in the capacity of Sacramental Minister and Canonical Pastor. 2008 marked my 30th year of service with Mater Dei. - I became a Knight of Columbus at St. Pius X Council in Indianapolis, Indiana, in August of 1973. While in Carlyle I served as Chaplain and joined the Fourth Degree in April of 1976. While in Tipton, I served as Grand Knight of the Waterloo Council 1334 from 1983-1985 and District Deputy from 1984-1985. I received the Illinois State Medallion in 1985.
Upon transfer back to the Carlyle area, I became involved with the establishment of a Columbian Squire Circle in Carlyle. I received a State Squire Medallion in 1987. I currently am the State Father Prior of the Illinois State Circle and in 2005 was appointed Associate State Chaplain of the Illinois State Council.
My work with the Fourth Degree involves being Friar of the Bishop Althoff Assembly and having served as District Friar of the Marquette Province Southern District from 1980-2001. I received the Master's Medallion in 2008. I am currently Chaplain of the Breese Council 2869. I really enjoy my work with the Knights of Columbus.
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