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Author and Editor, John J. Pasquini, B.A., M.A., M.Div., D.D., Th.D.

Education

  • Political Science Major, University of California, (1982-1985)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy, English), Magna cum Laude, St. John’s Seminary College, CA (1987)
  • Master of Arts in Theology, Summa cum Laude, Valedictorian, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, FL (1997)
  • Master of Divinity, Magna cum Laude, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, FL (1998)
  • Doctor of Theology (by dissertation), Providence Theological School, PA (2013)
  • Doctor of Divinity (Honorary), St. James the Elder, FL (2015)

Ordinations

  • Deaconate (1997)
  • Priesthood (1998)

Languages

  • English, French.  Spanish (reading)

Ministry

  • Catholic Schoolteacher (English Literature), St. Clare Catholic School, NPB, FL (1988-1993)
  • Parochial Vicar, St. Joan of Arc, Boca Raton, FL (1998-1999)
  • Spiritual Moderator, Diocesan Respect Life Office, Diocese of Palm Beach (2001-2002)
  • Spokesperson for bio-ethics issues, Diocese of Palm Beach (2001-2003)
  • Spiritual Moderator and founder of Palm Beach Diocese’s Rachel’s Vineyard (2001-2002)
  • Spiritual Moderator, Third Order of Carmelites (1999-2003)
  • Parochial Vicar, St. Clare, North Palm Beach, FL (1999-2003)
  • Parochial Vicar, St. Juliana, WPB, FL (2003-2004)
  • Chaplain, Spiritual Director, Liturgical Committee Chairman, Adjunct, Ave Maria University, FL (2004)
  • Parochial Vicar, St. Jude, Tequesta, FL (2004-2007)
  • Diocesan Presbyterial Council (2004)
  • Shepherds of Christ Jesuit Publications, Editor in Chief (2006-2009)
  • Columnist, Florida Catholic (2001—2015)
  • Contributing writer in Catholic Journals and Magazines
  • Pastor,St. John of the Cross Church, Vero Beach(2008-2019): Parish has grown from 1300 families to 3600 families within 8 years
  • Founding Parish of Women’s Care Center, Vero Beach; Spiritual Advisor (2013-2019)
  • Divine Mercy Radio Guest, EWTN affiliate, 2014-2018
  • Editor-in-chief, Founder, Catholic Post Journal (2015)
  • Diocesan Presbyterial Council (2016)
  • Retirement from Priesthood, August 15, 2019, to serve Christ as a married man—to my beautiful wife-to-be Josephine.
  • Founder, Christian Spiritual Counseling Center (2019-)

Recent Critically Acclaimed Publications

  1. Atheism and Salvation (New York:  University Press of America, 2000)
  2. Stations of the Cross, co-author (New York:  Montfort, 2000)
  3. Why Catholic? (Petersham: St. Bede’s/ Fordham, 2001)
  4. Early Christian Teachings (Magnificat Books, 2001)
  5. Through the Night and into the Dawn (Magnificat Books, 2001)
  6. Catholic (New York: Writers Press Club Publications, 2002)
  7. Pro-Life: Defending the Culture of Life (Magnificat, 2003)
  8. Light, Happiness, and Peace (New York: Alba House/ Society of St. Paul, 2004; reprint S of C Publications, 2007). 
  9. Authenticity (China-Indiana: S of C Publications, 2006)
  10. In Imitation of Two Hearts (China-Indiana: S of C Publications, 2006)
  11. Medicine of Immortality, foreword from Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua (China-Indiana: S of C Publications, 2007):  Endorsements from Francis Cardinal George and the Most Reverend Fabian Bruskewitz.
  12. Ecce Fides: Pillar of Truth, foreword from Paul Cardinal Poupard, former President of the Pontifical Council for Culture(China-Indiana: S of C Publications, 2007); Reprint as Catholic Answers to Protestant Questions (Vero Beach: VBP, 2011); revised and published as Ecce Fides; Pillar of Truth, Revised Edition, 2015 by Ecce Fides Publications, 2014).
  13. Atheist Personality Disorder (Bloomington: Authorhouse, 2010).
  14. Christian History: The First Five Hundred Years (New York:  America Star Publishers, 2011).
  15. Atheist Persona: Causes and Consequences (New York: University Press of America, 2014).
  16. Why Jesus? An Appeal to be Human (Charlotte: Instituti Ratione, Fides, et Cultura, 2015).
  17. Popes: From Peter to Francis (Charlotte: Veritas Press, 2015).
  18. Catholic Spirituality: A Grace Driven Life (Originally published by Alba House; reprinted by S of C Publications, China; reprinted by Ecce Fides Publications, Charlotte, 2015).
  19. Christian Initiation of Adults (Charlotte: Ecce Fides Publications, 2015).
  20. Carried by Christ: A Prayer Journal for the Critically Ill (Florida: Veritas Publications, 2015).
  21. On God’s Existence: Traditional and New Arguments (Lanham: Hamilton Academic Press, 2016).
  22. Marriage: One in live and Love (Charlotte: Veritas Publications, 2018).

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