Lenten Symposium 2009

Fr. John Trigilio, Jr. I am a Catholic Priest in Pennsylvania, a pastor of two parishes, president of Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, co-host of a weekly TV series on EWTN (entitled WEB OF FAITH), and co-author of several books. Originally, I had entered high school seminary after 8 years of Catholic grade school and while in college seminary, majored in chemistry & theology with minors in math & philosophy, so I could teach at a Catholic university as a priest-professor. Circumstances changed, and I

prepared for the life of a parish priest, but always had a love of teaching. So, when the opportunity came to teach the faith via television and internet (EWTN) and then through writing books and giving lectures, I seized the opportunity. While being a parish priest and pastor is my primary vocation, explaining, teaching and defending the faith is more than just a hobby. My goal is to show how Catholicism is reasonable, understandable and helpful for those on the journey of faith seeking the fullness of truth and grace. Whether at the pulpit in church or in the classroom or on electronic media, I love and enjoy sharing the faith.