Raised in Jersey City and Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, Fr.Anthony was a High School and College Educator before being ordained a Priest in 1989, and has served in many Northern New Jersey Churches, Chaplain to Organizations and Clubs, and as Chaplain to Police, Fire and EMS Departments for many years. He is a noted advocate for Spirituality within the Health Care Environment, Youth Ministry, HIV/AIDS Ministry, and Religious Education, and also provides Spiritual Direction and Guidance for Bereavement concerns. He is currently a Franciscan Friar of The Community of Mercy within The American National Catholic Church; President of The Toms River Clergy Association; an Inter-Faith Spiritual and Bereavement Coordinator serving Central NJ. “I come to WOBM AM not just with my syllabus of achievements, but with my faith, heart and smile.” He hopes to bring to the Station a refreshing and hopeful spirit and has been warmly received.