Background

Helms, Michael L. was born on July 4, 1949 in LaCrosse, Kansas, United States. Son of Martin William Helms and Ellen LaVone Casey.

Education

Bachelor, Cardinal Stritch University, 1990. Master of Divinity, Sacred Heart School Theology, 1990.

Career

License auto mechanic Grumbein Motors, Dighton, Kansas, 1969—1977. Licensed truck driver Farmers Co-op, 1977—1985. Associate pastor St. Patrick Church, Great Bend, 1990—1992, St. Mary Church, Garden City, 1992—1993, pastor Marienthal, 1993—1997, St. John the Baptist Church, Spearville, 1997—1999, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Lakin, since 1999.

Achievements

• Michael L. Helms has been listed as a noteworthy priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Knights of Columbus (Knight of Year 1985, Grand Knight 1984-1985).

Interests

• Hiking, fishing, swimming, camping, horseback riding.

Connections

Father:

Martin William Helms

Mother:

Ellen LaVone Casey