Education
B.A.,1974, University of St. Thomas, Philosophy, Houston; S.T.B., 1977, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome; S.T.L., 1979, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome; S.T.D., 1988, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome

Experience
1978 Ordained Roman Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Texas; 1979-81 Parochial Vicar, St. Mary’s of the Miraculous Medal Church, Texas City; 1981-1985 Graduate Study, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome; 1985-89 Service in the English Section of the Secretariat of State of His Holiness Pope John Paul II; 1989-90 Instructor in Systematic Theology, School of Theology of the University of St. Thomas at St. Mary’s Seminary; 1990-99 Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, School of Theology of the University of St. Thomas at St. Mary’s Seminary; 1999-2007 Pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Houston; 2007- Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, School of Theology of the University of St. Thomas at St. Mary’s Seminary