About CampusPadre

I have nearly 40 years experience in youth and young adult work and ministry in various areas including: Social Services, Education, Parish, and College Campus Ministry. Since 2008, when I moved to Florida from Canada, I have been serving in the Diocese of St. Augustine and first began serving as the Director of Religious Education at St. Luke’s Parish in Middleburg.

I was ordained Priest for the Diocese of St. Augustine at Christmas 2012 by Bishop Estevez. From 2011 – 2023 I served as the chaplain / director of Catholic Campus Ministries in the Duval County and surrounding area. During that time I also served as parochial vicar at Blessed Trinity and Resurrection Parishes in Jacksonville. In 2017 I became the Pastor of The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Jacksonville, while continuing in my leadership role in College Ministry.

In 2023, I became the Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center in Gainesville Florida, serving the students, staff, and faculty of the University of Florida and Sante Fe College as well as those in the local community. I also continue in my leadership role in College Ministry for the Diocese.