About BishopBen

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Since you "clicked"...let me tell you a little about myself.  For starters I was born at a very early age and the rest, well, it's history.  As of now, I am just past that half-century mark of birthdays.  I wear multiple hats due to a penchant for study with a pinch of workaholism thrown in for good measure.  I am an Old Catholic Bishop, ordained/consecrated in 2002 and will celebrate 10 years as a priest in Nov. 2005.  I am also an advanced practice nurse with board certification in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health.  My education includes an Associate, Bachelors and Masters degrees in Nursing, A Masters degree in Counseling; a Certificate as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner; a certificate in Christian Ministry and a Doctoral Degree in Divinity.  I live in northern NJ with my 3 little housemates--2 eight year old chihuahuas and a 3 yr old black pug...(humm, do owners really begin to look like their dogs????).  I am director of clinical psychiatric services for a small community general hospital and am active with Interfaith Clergy of NJ.  I am a vowed Franciscan in the Society of the Franciscan Servants of the Poor.  You can verify the above by checking out http://www.christourteacheroldcatholic.org and http://www.fspfranciscans.com .  So now you have more information than you really cared to know!
Location:
United States
Primary occupation:
Bishop/Nurse
Dream occupation:
Retired with Volunteer Projects
Hometown:
Evansville IN
Schools attended:
I lost count...
I like:
Reading, Music, Pets, Friends...etc.
Favorite writers:
Patricia Cornwell, Iris Johanson
Favorite books:
Varied
Favorite newspapers:
The Star Ledger
Favorite magazines:
Dog Fancy
Favorite music:
Varied
Favorite movies:
Ones were I can enjoy and not have to think
Favorite TV shows:
CSI (all of 'em); Comedies; Court TV
Favorite quote:
Act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God-Micah 6:8
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Old Catholic