PASTOR FR. MICHAEL MARTIN, OFM CONV.
Fr. Michael Martin, OFM Conv., was born December 2, 1961, to Beverly Beatty & +Donald Martin in Baltimore, MD. He has three sisters: Jeanne (Larry Johnson), Judy (Glenn Ercole) & Mary Ellen (Christian Proctor), all married with children (3 nieces and one nephew). Fr. Michael entered the Conventual Franciscan Friars Novitiate, Ellicott City Maryland, August 1979. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 10, 1989. Fr. Michael holds a B.A. in Philosophy from St. Hyacinth College-Seminary, a S.T.B. from Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Bonaventure – The Seraphicum, Rome, Italy, and a M.Ed. from Catholic Education Administration of Boston College.
His Ministerial Assignments have included:
- Religious Studies Teacher, Basketball and Baseball Coach, St. Francis High School, Athol Springs, NY 1984-85.
- Transitional Deacon at St. Adalbert Church, Elmhurst, New York, 1988-89
- Admissions Director, Religious Studies teacher, moderator and coach, St. Francis High School, Athol Springs , NY, 1989-1994
- Director of Admissions, Religious Studies Teacher, moderator and basketball coach, Archbishop Curley High School, Baltimore, MD 1994-1996.
- Principal, Archbishop Curley High School, Baltimore, MD 1996-2001.
- President, Archbishop Curley High School, Baltimore, MD 2001-2010.
- Director, Duke Catholic Center, 2010-2022.
You can contact Fr. Mike via email at mmartin@stphilipbenizi.org.