Fr. John Paul Forte, O.P., Director

frjforte@catholicucsd.org

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Biography

Where is God, and  where is the kingdom? This question is a part of my daily thoughts, and quest as an individual and campus minister at the Newman Center at Catholic Community at UC San Diego. I was born and educated  in Los Angeles for the first 21 years of life. My parents  were professionals who reminded their 5 children, that you have to work hard, but also give back, as well.  In high school I decided that whatever my future held, it would be something that was a helping career. I continued  my college education and discernment of the future in the Bay Area by entering the Dominican Order. After eight years of study, prayer, community life, and searching for truth, direction, and fulfillment - I was ordained a priest for Western Dominican Province. I have served in San Francisco, Palo Alto, at Stanford University, and presently at UC San Diego in La Jolla. 

I love campus ministry, and look forward to meeting you, and sharing in your active involvement in the Newman Center.  May it be a year of coming and discovering.., exploring and growing.., and sharing the truth of God's reign among us. Welcome!

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