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Father Jim Lucas has been the spiritual leader of St. Paul Parish since June 2004. Prior to joining St. Paul and the priesthood, Fr. Jim had a career as a chemical engineer in the paper industry. The seed for a calling to serve in the church burst forth in life after a profound spiritual awakening during a retreat in 1989. The retreat changed the direction of his life. After earning an undergraduate degree in Pulp and Paper Technology from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Fr. Jim earned a Master of Divinity from the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. He was ordained in June of 2000 and served as Associate Pastor for four years before coming to St. Paul. When asked about his favorite aspect of his ministry, Fr. Jim says, "I feel most fulfilled when celebrating the Eucharist in a prayerful community. I love seeing the Holy Spirit at work in people's lives - through healing, love and service. I thank God for being placed here at St. Paul to serve and love." |
St Paul Catholic Church Office/Rectory: 920-788-4553 |
