Fr. Michael Della Penna, OFM
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Michael completed degrees in Psychology and
Philosophy before professing his Solemn Vows in 1997 to the Franciscan
Friars of the Immaculate Conception Province. After receiving his Masters of
Divinity from Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Michael was ordained in
1999. He then studied at the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies in
Toronto and completed a Licentiate and Doctorate in Theology with a
specialization in Franciscan spirituality from Rome. He has served as
Associate Pastor, retreat director, and formation director for his province
and is currently on the formation team of the postulancy program. Michael
finds joy in leading others to come to a deeper knowledge and love of Christ
through Francis and Clare and so directs retreats at the St. Francis Centre
in Caledon, Canada, and teaches advanced qualification courses for Catholic
school teachers.
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