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Convention Elections

Welcome our two new Board Members!

 

 

 

 

Rev. James Crisman

Fr. Crisman was ordained for the Archdiocese of Denver in June of 2001. He served as a parochial vicar and then administrator
before his appointment to vocations ministry in 2005. As the Director of Priestly Vocations, Fr. Jim has established a
strong culture of vocations in the Archdiocese of Denver through new events, more efficient office practices, and increased
presence at parishes and with prospects. In addition to his responsibilities in the Vocations Office, Fr. Jim assists with
formation at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver, CO. Fr. Jim believes the work of the NCDVD board is important and
life-giving.

 

 

 

 

Rev. Luke Sweeney

Fr. Sweeney is a native of the Archdiocese of New York. He was born in Yonkers and ordained a priest in 2001 at St. Patrick’s
Cathedral. He entered the St. John Neumann Seminary Residence and studied at Fordham University after years of
Catholic School education. After graduating college in 1996, he participated in the Spirituality Year (Pennsylvania). He was
sent by his diocese to the North American College (1997-2002) where he earned an STB from the Gregorian University
(2000) and an STL from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family (2002). During that time he
participated in the Navy Chaplain Candidate Program. Since ordination, Fr. Luke Sweeney has served as a parochial vicar
at St. Theresa’s Parish in the Bronx and at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. From 2006 until this part May, he has served
as a formation advisor for the St. John Neumann Seminary. He was appointed Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of
New York in September 2006. During this time he has overseen the launch of “NYPriest.com The World Needs Heroes”
campaign.