Fr. Bateman
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Religion |
| Occupation | Roman Catholic Priest |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Introduction | Since March 2016, Father Bateman has been the Secretary to the Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher in Rome. Previously he served as the pastor of St. Francis Xavier, Gettysburg (2014-2016), Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Waynesboro (2009-2014), Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lewistown and St. Jude Thaddeus Parish, Mifflintown (2003-2009). Prior priestly assignments include Saint Joseph Parish, Hanover, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Harrisburg, and chaplain of both Delone and Bishop McDevitt Catholic High Schools. He has also been involved in Hispanic Ministry for 9 years at various parishes. He attended seminary at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio for 5 years where he earned both a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degree (with a concentration in morality), graduating Cum Laude. He was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ in May of 1996 by then Bishop Nicholas Dattilo. His undergraduate studies were completed at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude while majoring in recreation therapy and a minor in gerontology. |
| Interests | Skiing, camping, motorcycling |
| Favorite Movies | The Matrix - the original. |
| Favorite Music | Classical, Sacred, 80's rock |
| Favorite Books | Wool, Shift, Dust |