Roger Gerard O'Brien

Background

O'Brien, Roger Gerard was born on August 3, 1935 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Francis Thomas and Susan Elizabeth (Jurich) O'B.

Education

Bachelor, Sulpician Seminary of Northwest, 1957. Master of Divinity, Sulpician Seminary of Northwest, 1961. Master of Library Science, University Washington, 1961.

Licence in Theology, St. Mary's Seminary, 1964. Doctor of Theology, Catholic University, Louvain, Belgium, 1969.

Career

Professor systematic theology, St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, California, 1968-1969; professor systematic theology, St. Thomas Seminary, Kenmore, Washington, 1969-1976; ecumenical and interfaith officer, Archdiocese of Seattle, 1976-1980; director office of worship, Archdiocese of Seattle, 1977-1982; pastor, St. Luke Parish, Seattle, since 1982. Board directors Church Council Greater Seattle, 1976-1982, Washington Association Churches, 1976-1982.

Achievements

• Roger Gerard O"Brien has been listed as a noteworthy priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Jewish/Christian Dialogue, Seattle, since 1976. Board directors Archdiocese of Seattle Faith and Community Development Department, 1982-1986. Member Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, 1990-1991.

Member National Association Diocesan Ecumenical Officers (board directors 1980-1982).

Connections

Father:

Francis Thomas O'B.

Mother:

Susan Elizabeth (Jurich) O'B.