Pastor
Phone: (253) 845-7521 | fathercal@allsaintsparish.com
Father Cal ("Padre Calito" to the Hispanic community) was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Raised in a German-Canadian household, he moved in the early 1980s to Washington and grew up on the Olympic Peninsula. He first attended the University of Washington and then transferred to St. Martin's University, where he earned a BA in Religious Studies & Theology. Then, discerning a vocation to the priesthood, he entered St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, California.
Father Cal was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Seattle in June 2008. Upon ordination, he was appointed Parochial Vicar of several parishes in Tacoma. Then, he served as Priest Administrator at
St. Rose Parish in Longview, Washington. Upon completion of his term, he was appointed Pastor of
St. Pius X Parish in Mountlake Terrace, where he served for eleven years. He is currently a doctoral candidate at the Clough School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College.
Father Cal has studied Spanish extensively in Mexico and has ministered there. He has joyfully served the Hispanic community across the Archdiocese, bringing together the excitement and enthusiasm of their culture and his own -- being a convert to the Catholic faith has provided him great zeal and enthusiasm.
When not actively engaged in ministry and academics, Father Cal can be found running, bicycling, skiing, backpacking, occasionally sneaking out to see a good movie, and spending time with families. He is incredibly excited to serve each of you as your pastor, and has great hope and expectant faith for the work that the Lord will accomplish in our midst!