A son of Carnegie, PA., Fr. Joe has served as a priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh since June 2021. Before coming to St. Paul of the Cross Parish, Fr. Joe had served as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (North Hills) and St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Mid Mon Valley). He studied Theology at St. Vincent Seminary (Latrobe) and completed his undergraduate degree in Philosophy at Duquesne University. He entered St. Paul Seminary after graduating from High School in 2012. He is a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area, where his family still resides.