Fr. Mike Cronin

I am the youngest of seven children, born and raised in Rochester. My father, Paul, was a funeral director and died when I was six years old. On July 8, my mom, Ann, will be 95 years old. She lives in Rochester and began hospice care in late January. She was a longtime dietician at Mayo Clinic and graduate from the College of St. Theresa in 1946. She is doing well and I spend time with her as much as I can, for sure on Mondays, my “day off.” I have one brother and five sisters, and lots of nieces and nephews. I have a beautiful pet, a light golden retriever, Gracie Rose.
 
I attended St. Pius Grade School in Rochester as well as Lourdes High School. I graduated from St. John’s University with a bachelor degree in Government, the University of St. Thomas with a master of divinity, and Catholic University of America with a license in canon law. I serve as a member of the College of Consultors for the Bishop and I chair the Presbyteral Council. In addition, I serve in the leadership of the Voluntas Dei Institute, a secular institute of pontifical right. I am completing a certificate in spiritual direction as part of the Institute of Priestly Formation based in Omaha, Nebraska with classes at Mundelein Seminary in Illinois.
 
I enjoy walking, bike riding, photography, music, fine arts, and travel. Next year I will lead a pilgrimage to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and attend the Passion Play at Oberammergau.
 
I look forward to continue growth in faith with you all.