I was born in New Orleans where I lived until I was ten years old. At ten I moved to Concord, CA which is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area. After my Sophomore Year in High School my family moved to Madrid, Spain. I graduated from the American School of Madrid. I then moved back to New Orleans and attended Tulane, Uni. I received my BA in Spanish from Tulane. Go Greenwave!!! I then attended LSU and earned a Master of Social Work degree. Geaux Tigers!!!

After receiving my MSW I worked as an Oncology Social Worker at the LSU Med Center in Shreveport. After four years of work at the Med Center, I applied for seminary studies for the Diocese of Shreveport. Bishop Friend sent me to St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, MD. In May 1996 I graduated from St. Mary's and was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Shreveport on June 8, 1996.

My first placement was St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Shreveport. I was parochial vicar at St. Elizabeth's for two years. Bishop named me Associate Vocation Director in July of 1998. At that time I became a priest in residence at the Cathedral. The next year I was named Director of Church Vocations and parochial vicar of the Cathedral. On May 1, 2003 I was named pastor of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

My favorite pastimes include reading, watching movies and plays. I like to hike and cross country ski. Traveling is also a passion of mine. I enjoy teaching classes on Catholic theology. My favorite area of theology is Social Ethics. I attempt to put my faith in action through helping those in need. As a priest, I enjoy counseling people concerning life situations and saying Mass in Spanish.