He was ordained June 13, 1975, at St. Joseph Church in New Almelo by Bishop Cyril Vogel.
Assignments:
1975 - Parochial vicar at Seven Dolors Parish in Manhattan
1981 - Parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina
1981 - Master of ceremonies and on the Liturgy Committee for Salina Diocese
1982 - Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Oberlin and Assumption of Mary Parish in Herndon
1983 - Head of continuing education of priesthood
1986 - Parochial vicar at St. Mary, Queen of the Universe Parish in Salina
1991 - Pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Manhattan
1995 - Pastor of SS. Philip and James Parish in Phillipsburg and St. Francis Parish in Claudell
1997 - Pastor of St. Mary Queen of the Universe Parish in Salina
2013 - Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Junction City
2014 - Vicar General of Salina Diocese
2015 - Pastor of Seven Dolors Parish in Manhattan and St. Patrick Parish in Ogden