Background
Perry, Michael T. was born on September 19, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Perry, Michael T. was born on September 19, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Louisiana State University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1976. Juris Doctor, 1980).
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Philosophy. Perry was then sent to pursue his academic studies in preparation for ordination as a Catholic priest. After his ordination, Perry was assigned to serve his Province in the formation of its candidates, during which time he worked with the Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation, an international ministry of the Franciscan friars.
Foreign ten years he worked as a missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
During that period, he gained a Doctorate in Religious Anthropology. He worked in Africa until his election as Minister Provincial of his Province in 2008.
After his return to the United States, Perry served as a resource for Catholic Relief Services and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. His return to his native country lasted only a year, however, as the following year he was elected to serve as the Vicar General of the entire Order.
He earned the degree of Master of Arts in Theology, and then a Masters of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois He professed solemn vows as a full member of the Franciscan friars on 10 October 1981, and was ordained on 2 June 1984.
