Monsignor Robert Oliver: A Good and Faithful Servant

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