Father Finelli was born and raised in Woosocket, RI. He was a member of the Order of Friars Minor in Kennebunkport, ME for seven years while studying for the priesthood. Father received his B.A. in Philosophy from St. Hyacinth College Seminary in Granby, MA. He began his theological studies at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, CT and received a Mdiv from St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, MA.
Fr. Finelli was ordained to the diaconate on June 1, 1991 and to the priesthood on June 13, 1992.
Along with his many priestly duties, Father is very active in the New Evangelization through the use of new technology. He is the host of the iPadre Catholic Podcast, which recently passed the five year mark and 200 episodes. Fr. Finelli’s online ministry reaches thousands of people around the world.
You can find Father’s podcasts, blog, videos links to his online social networks at iPadre.net.
