Background
Lechner, Roger A. was born on July 2, 1940 in Brawley, California, United States. Son of George A. and Anna Catherine Lechner.
Lechner, Roger A. was born on July 2, 1940 in Brawley, California, United States. Son of George A. and Anna Catherine Lechner.
Bachelor of Science, University San Diego, California, 1964. Degree, St. Francis Seminary, San Diego, 1958—1962. Degree, Immaculate Heart Seminary, San Diego, 1966.
Degree, North American College, San Diego, 1980.
Associate pastor St. Joseph Cathedral, San Diego, 1966—1968. Vice chancellor San Diego Diocese, 1968—1976, secretary to Bishop, 1968—1973, preseminary director, 1973—1976. Associate pastor St. Francis, Vista, 1976—1981.
Founding pastor St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Valley Center, 1981—1987. Pastor Resurrection Church, Escondido, 1987—1992, Holy Spirit Church, San Diego, since 1992. Lay advisor board Barnes-Hinds Corporation, San Diego, 1987—1990.
Lecturer St. Antony College, Oxford, England, St. Joseph Seminary, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Manchester College, Oxford. Presenter at Oxford Round Table Oxford University 2004, 2007, England. Member, presenter Religious Leaders, Religion and Public Schools in American Oxford Round Table, 2004, 07.
Founder Sparkplugs Youth Group, San Diego, 1967, Higher Values for Youth, San Diego, 1998.