Background
Westhoff, Frank Dominic was born on September 13, 1933 in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence Anthony and Emily Marie (Pendergast) Westhoff.
Westhoff, Frank Dominic was born on September 13, 1933 in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence Anthony and Emily Marie (Pendergast) Westhoff.
Student, St. John's Home Missions Seminary, 1961. Bachelor of Science, University Little Rock, 1954. Master of Arts, University Notre Dame, 1975.
Master of Divinity, St. Joh's Seminary, 1960.
Assistant pastor, St. Patrick's Parish, Alton, Illinois, 1961-1964;
assistant pastor, St. Patrick's Parish, Decatur, Illinois, 1964-1968;
assistant pastor, Blessed Sacrament Church, Springfield, Illinois, 1968-1972;
assistant pastor, St. James Parish, Decatur, 1972-1975;
pastor, St. Mary's, Pittsfield, Illinois, 1976-1984;
pastor, Holy Family, Greggsville, Illinois, 1976-1984;
pastor, Holy Redeemer, Barry, Illinois, 1976-1984;
administrator, St. Margaret Mary, Granite City, Illinois, 1984;
admissions counselor, Crosier Monastery and Seminary, Onamia, Minnesota, 1986-1987;
consultant office social concerns, Diocese of Jefferson City, Missoury, since 1987. Staff Census of Shumway, Illinois, 1958. Student counselor, director swimminginstrn.
Catholic Youth Organisation, 1960. Chaplain St. Joseph's Hospital, Alton, Western Military Academy, Montecello Girl's Finishing School, Godfrey, Illinois. Member Alton Human Rels.
Commission, chairman 1963-1964. Board directors Progress School for Exceptional Children, Decatur, Illinois, chairman 1967-1968. Member Illinois interfaith housing program Illinois Conference Churches, voting member Illinois consortium for social action, 1968-1975, priest's senate member, 1972-1975.
Founder Coalition Against Discrimination, Washington, California, Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts, 1970. Steering committee We Care Springfield Citizens Group. Executive secretary Springfield Interfaith Clergy Union, 1972.
Member Beer Can Collectors American, Knights of Columbus (chaplain 1968-1975).