Meet the Priests

An Outreach Priest from Cross Catholic Outreach is an important part of our organization’s ministry. Each weekend, they travel to parishes throughout the United States to share inspiring stories about faithful Church ministries serving the poor in remote locations around the world. Dedicated priests, religious sisters and Catholic laypeople leading those life-transforming missions of mercy. Click on a priest’s photo to view his full bio and invite him to visit your parish. Contact Cross Catholic Outreach by email or by calling (800) 914-2420, ext. 220.

Rev. Anthony Aarons

Fr. Aarons was born in Mt. Industry, St. Catherine, Jamaica. Having incardinated into the Diocese of Orlando, he performs his ministry there as director of

Rev. Bartholomew Amobi

Rev. Bartholomew Amobi

Rev. Bartholomew Amobi is a priest of the Diocese of Awka, Nigeria, whose priesthood is rooted in a deep commitment to serving the poorest and most vulnerable. He holds a Ph.D. in medical humanities and brings more than two decades of pastoral experience in parish ministry and hospital and hospice settings in both Nigeria and the United States.

Rev. Fabian C. Anibueze

Father Fabian C. Anibueze was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Enugu, Nigeria, in 2011, and is now an assistant professor at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Rev. Chris Arockiaraj P.S.S.

Fr. Chris Arockiaraj, P.S.S. is a member of the U.S. Province of The Sulpicians and was ordained in 1995. He is the Vice-Rector of Theological College in Washington, DC. He is fluent in 8 languages.

Fr. Alan Bower

Rev. Alan Bower

Fr. Alan Bower is a 28-year Navy veteran.  He transitioned to the Naval Reserve as a Navy Chaplain the day of his ordination, May 20, 1989.

Fr. Anthony Bozeman

Rev. Anthony Bozeman, SSJ

Rev. Anthony Bozeman, SSJ, is a priest with the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart (The Josephite Community) and was ordained to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on May 20, 2000.

Fr. Nghia Cao

Rev. Nghia Cao, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Nghia Cao, C.Ss.R., was born in Vietnam and has been in the United States for 37 years. He is a Redemptorist priest of the Denver Province and was ordained in 2005.

Fr. David Denny

Rev. David Denny

Rev. David Denny is a native of Indiana and lives in Colorado. He is a priest of the Diocese of Killala, Ireland.

Fr. Tom Edelen

Rev. Tom Edelen

Rev. Tom Edelen was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Tyler, TX in 2001. In addition to preaching for Cross Catholic Outreach, Fr. Edelen is a Chaplain in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Rev. Jude O. Ezeanokwasa, J.C.D.

Reverend Father Jude O. Ezeanokwasa, J.C.D., has preached across Africa, Europe and the United States. He is an expert canonist who feels passionately about encouraging people to uphold the Church’s preferential option for the

Father John Hurley, CSP

Rev. John Hurley, CSP, D.Min

Rev. John Hurley, CSP, is a consultant and missionary for New Evangelization Strategies. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1977 and was commissioned as Missionary of Mercy in 2016.

Fr. Frank Iacona

Rev. Francesco Iacona

Rev. Francesco Iacona is a priest of the Diocese of St. George’s in Grenada, and was ordained to the priesthood in 2002. Since 2011, he has served several parishes in the Diocese of St. Augustine. Fr. Iacona joined Cross Catholic Outreach in 2016.

Fr. Victor Ibhawa

Rev. Victor Ibhawa

Rev. Victor Ibhawa was ordained to the priesthood on August 28, 2010, for the Diocese of Auchi, Nigeria. Fr. Ibhawa is pursuing his doctorate in public administration.

Request a Priest

Outreach Priests from Cross Catholic Outreach are selected for their skills as homilists, fluency in English and ability to accommodate parish customs and preferences during their visits. In addition to preaching on the readings of the given Sunday, they also share about the powerful and inspirational mission work being done by Catholic priests, religious sisters and lay leaders around the globe. Invite an Outreach Priest to visit your parish today!

Become an Outreach Priest

Cross Catholic Outreach is seeking Roman Catholic priests to participate in our Outreach Priest program. They need only be available during some weekends and have no conflicts with their diocesan duties to join this important mission. Contact us today for more information or to ask any questions about this unique and fulfilling way to serve the world’s poor.