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Michael Joseph Barrett, American priest. Ordained priest by Pope John Paul II, Rome, 1985. Alumnus advisor Columbia University Secondary Schools Committee, New York City, 1981-1983. Member of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Background

Barrett, Michael Joseph was born on October 6, 1952 in New York City. Son of Patrick Joseph and Margaret Mary (Rogan) Barrett.

Education

Bachelor, Columbia College, 1974. STD, Pontifical University Holy Cross, Rome, 1987.

Career

Sales representative Gulf Oil Chemicals Company, New York City, 1974-1976. Accountant executive Merrill Lynch & Company, 1976-1978. Director development The Heights Foundation, Inc., 1978-1983.

Assistant professor Roman College of Holy Cross, Rome, 1985-1988. Delegate vicar for Texas Opus Dei Prelature, Houston, 1988-1999. Director Holy Cross Chapel and Catholic Information Center, since 1999.

Chaplain St. Thomas More Society Legal Ethics, since 2001. Retreat master Featherock Conference Center, Schulenburg, Texas, since 1988. Chaplain Southgate Cultural Center, Houston, 1988—1999.

Achievements

  • Michael Joseph Barrett has been listed as a noteworthy Priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Alumnus advisor Columbia University Secondary Schools Committee, New York City, 1981-1983. Member of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Interests

  • Avocations: tennis, jogging, classical music, reading.

Connections

Father:
Patrick Joseph Barrett

Mother:
Margaret Mary (Rogan) Barrett