Born: February 15, 1956 in Le Mars, Iowa
Education:
Received a B.A. degree in Philosophy from the University of Dallas, 1978, while in priestly formation at Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas
Received a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Dallas, 1982
Ordained:
Ordained as a priest of the Diocese of Dallas on May 15, 1982 by Bishop Thomas Tschoepe
Ordained as Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Dallas on February 11, 2016 at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Dallas, Texas