Francis Alphonsus Novak

Background

Novak, Francis Alphonsus was born on February 4, 1923 in Dwight, Nebraska, United States. Son of Frank and Mary (Tomes) Novak.

Education

Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies, Catholic University America, 1980. Doctor Ministry, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, 1984.

Career

Missionary, 1951-1955. Retreat director, 1952-1958. Staff member Ligouri (Missouri) Publications, 1958-1967.

Pastor St. Alphonsus Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1967-1971. Director development and pastoral councils Diocese of Grand Rapids, 1971-1974. Executive director National Catholic Stewardship Council, Washington, 1974-1980.

President National Catholic Conference for Total Stewardship, Chicago, since 1980.

Achievements

• Francis Alphonsus Novak has been listed as a noteworthy religious organization executive, priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Frank Novak

Mother:

Mary (Tomes) Novak