MY ECCLESIASTICAL SERVICE

1951  I entered Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania as a postulant.

1952 I entered the Novitiate of Saint Vincent Archabbey.

1953 I made my profession of simple vows.

1956 I made my solemn profession of vows.

1958 I was ordained a Transitional Deacon.

1959 I was ordained a Priest.

1961 I was dispensed from my vows and became a priest of the Diocese of Miami, Florida.

1963 I was appointed Administrator of Saint Matthew Parish, Hallandale, Florida

1964 I was appointed Administrator of St. Ambrose Parish, Deerfield Beach, Florida.

1966 I was appointed Pastor of Saint Ann Parish, Naples, Florida.

1967 I was appointed Pastor of Nativity Parish, Hollywood, Florida.

1968 I was appointed Rector of Saint Mary Cathedral, Miami, Florida.

1969 I was appointed Chancellor or the Archdiocese of Miami.

1970 I was appointed Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Miami.

1971 I was appointed by Pope Paul VI Auxiliary Bishop of Miami, consecrated on January 25, 1972.

1975 I was appointed by Pope Paul VI the First Bishop of the New Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida.

1983 I was appointed by Pope John Paul II the Fifth Bishop of Corpus Christi in Texas.

1997 I retired and became Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi.

1983