A lifelong east-sider, Father Anthony hails from Amelia, Ohio. He grew up in a strong Catholic family and is one of 7 Children (5 girls and 2 boys). Father Anthony was homeschooled up to seventh grade, then entered public school, graduating from Amelia High School in 2012. He then attended Franciscan University, where he studied Philosophy and Theology. During his college summers, he worked at Moonlite Gardens, where he bussed and bartended wedding receptions and small concerts. Father Anthony entered seminary after graduating college, was ordained on May 15th, 2021, and his first assignment is as Parochial Vicar of the Eastside region of St. Margaret-St. John Parish, St. Anthony Parish, and St. Cecilia Parish, Cincinnati.