Fr. John grew up in Joliet, IL In 2009, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from DePaul University’s College of Liberal Arts.  In 2013, he gained a Master’s Degree in Catholic Philosophical Thought from St. Mienrad Seminary and School of Theology. In 2017, he earned a Master’s Degree in Divinity from St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL.

Fr. John was ordained a priest in May of 2017 and has enjoyed being the Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael Catholic Church and School. Fr. John enjoys getting to know our students on a personal basis through interaction at lunch, recess, sports and teaching in the classroom. He is involved in various school activities and enjoys sharing the joys of Jesus to our students on a daily basis.