Ordained a priest June 20, 1981. In his 38 years as a Priest, Fr. Dave was assigned at St. Matthew Cathedral (South Bend),  St. Michael (Plymouth) , Our Lady of Good Hope (Ft. Wayne), and St. Mary of the Assumption (Decatur). Fr. Dave brings to us his particular devotion to the intercession of the Blessed Mother and all the Saints and Angels. When asked the question of what he is most thankful for: "The Gift of Catholic Faith and God's daily Mercy, along with Family, close Friends and Parish members who help keep me on the path to Heaven"