Age: 60
Years in the priesthood: 35
Hometown: Santa Ana
Favorite pastime:
“Attempting to be as good a mechanic and fixer of things as my father was.”
Favorite book: “The Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Dostoevsky
First job: Pool man
Favorite area of ministry:
“Discovering what needs to be done, or needs to be done better and creating
ways to bring folks together to make it happen.”
Favorite scripture: Genesis 32: 22-32, in which Jacob wrestles with an angel.
First car: 1950 Ford pickup
His greatest challenge: “To get out of the way of the Holy Spirit.”
His most memorable experience:
“The most profound awakening for me was the conviction that it would be
inspired laity and clergy who would lead the Church in reforming itself, not
just clergy.”