Monsignor Robert Oliver: A Good and Faithful Servant
December3,2023
Recently one of our members, Monsignor Robert Oliver, ended his service in the Vatican as the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. During his eight years in Rome, he helped found and build this important Commission for the Catholic Church. He served in the same way he has always served the Church for the last 21 years of his priesthood: with humility, gracious charity and professional excellence. Monsignor Oliver will now be teaching theology at the two seminaries in the Archdiocese of Boston. We are very proud of our Brother and we pray for many graces in his new assignment.
Career Highlights:
Graduated Dartmouth College - 1982
Joined Brotherhood of Hope - 1988
Perpetual Vows - ???
S.T.D. Pontifical Gregorian University - 1997
Seminary Professor St John’s Seminary in Boston – 2002-2010
Ordained to the Priesthood: Archdiocese of Boston – May 27, 2000
??? Administrative role: (Vice-Rector?) St John’s Seminary
Doctoral Degree in Canon Law: Catholic University - 2002
Served as Canon Lawyer for the Archdiocese of Boston – 2010-2013
Served as Prefect Promoter of Justice: Congregation for the Defense of the Faith - 2013-2014
Served as Secretary: The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors – 2014-2021