Fr. John is the founding Pastor of Ss. Robert & William Parish, being appointed by Bishop Richard Lennon on January 3, 2010.  He was ordained on May 17, 2003 by Bishop Anthony Pilla. His home parish at the time of ordination was St. Christopher in Rocky River.  He served as Parochial Vicar at St. John Vianney (Mentor) and St. Mary (Hudson) before coming to Ss. Robert & William.  

Fr. John is the oldest of six, with four brothers and a sister.  He grew up on Cleveland's West Side, spending the most time at St. Bernadette Parish (Westlake).  He went to St. Ignatius High School, John Carroll University, Borromeo Seminary, and St. Mary Seminary.  He loves to spend time with his friends and babysit his nieces and nephews. When asked what he loved most about being Catholic, he said that the Eucharist was most meaningful.  As a priest he loves spending time with people of all ages and being a part of their lives.  He is humbled and honored to be the Shepherd of this parish community.