Background
Leliaert, Richard Maurice was born on November 30, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Maurice August and Lucy Leona (Stevens) Leliaert.
Leliaert, Richard Maurice was born on November 30, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Maurice August and Lucy Leona (Stevens) Leliaert.
Bachelor, St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1965. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Catholic University America, 1967. Postgraduate, St. John's University, 1969.
Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Theological Union, 1974.
Teacher, Crosier Seminary, Onamia, Minnesota, 1967-1969; assistant professor, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, 1974-1977; associate professor, Nazareth College, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1977-1987; staff chaplain, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan, 1988, 89-. Priest presenter Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Chicago, 1976-1981. Board directors, planner World Marriage Day, Kalamazoo, 1984-1985.
Spiritual advisor for Cranbrook Hospice Committee. Member Association for Death Education and Counseling (certified professional death educator, treasurer Michigan chapter since 1990), American Academy Religion, American Society Church History.