2016 Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference Program

CPA LUNCHEON ADDRESS
Reverend Paul Check
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Fr. Paul N. Check was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport,
CT in 1997. At the direction of Bishop Lori in 2002, he established
a Courage chapter in his diocese for which he continues to
serve as chaplain. He holds an STB from the Gregorian University
and an STL from the University of the Holy Cross, both in Rome.
He teaches fundamental moral theology and sexual and medical ethics to seminarians and
permanent deacon candidates in the Bridgeport Diocese.
Beginning in 1999, he has taught the two-week course in moral theology in the “Gift of
Faith” syllabus for Blessed Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta. Father
Check graduated from Rice University, TX in 1981 with a BA in history. He served as an officer
in the US Marine Corps for nine years prior to entering the seminary. In 2008, he was
selected to succeed Fr John Harvey as the Executive Director of Courage International,
at the request of Fr Harvey and with the approval of Bishop Lori and Cardinal Dolan. He
spends much of his time traveling and making presentations to clergy about the Church’s
teaching about homosexuality and her pastoral response.
Clinical Mental
Health Counseling
Two-Year Master of Art’s Degree Program
NDevelops professionals who respect and
integrate human and Christian values
NCoursework and clinical internship lead to licensure
for a career in professional counseling
NOption for concentration in Christian counseling
For More Information and to Apply
Franciscan.edu/cmhc • GradAdmissions@franciscan.edu • 800-783-6220
An Equal Opportunity University
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