We invite you to meet some of the men who were ordained as priests within the Roman Catholic Church who have decided to reclaim their priesthood with the ANCC. They have a common thread that runs among them - a belief that they never stopped being priests. We are honored that after examining all of their options, they have reclaimed their priesthood with the ANCC.
Father Anthony Lipari, FCM
A native of New Jersey, Father Anthony Lipari graduated from Seton Hall University with a B.S. in Secondary Education, English and Religious Studies. After a period of high school and college teaching, he entered Immaculate Conception Seminary and was ordained in 1989 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Newark. Until 2004 Father Lipari served as a parish priest with awarded work in youth ministry. He also served as chaplain to a number of police, fire, and emergency teams, collaborated with the National Catholic AIDS Network, and taught theology. Since 2004, Fr. Lipari has taught language arts and drama and established an active grief ministry, serving as a bereavement counselor and a funeral/celebration of life celebrant. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Fr. Lipari, who lives in Toms River with his faithful dog Spencer, says that he “feels great peace in being incardinated into the all-inclusive community of the ANCC.
Father Andrew Miller
Fr. Andrew earned a B.A from Seton Hall University in 1981 and his M.Div from Immaculate Conception Seminary four years later. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1987, and served the Roman Catholic Diocese of Newark for five years. Since leaving active ministry as a Roman Catholic priest, he has been a licensed marriage and family therapist in New Jersey. He serves as Associate Pastor at Good Shepherd ANCC Parish in Toms River, New Jersey. Fr. Andrew says that he is passionate about helping others “see that following Jesus is about transformation—dying to the egoic self and rising to living in Christ Jesus. I feel called to help others deepen their relationship with God revealed in the person of Jesus.” Doing so involves encouraging self-awareness, a skill that Fr. Andrew has honed during his two decades as a therapist.
Father Paul Gulya
Fr. Paul Gulya was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest in 1981 for the Diocese of Bridgeport (CT). After several years of active ministry, Fr. Gulya took a leave from active ministry. For several years he continued to work for various parishes within the diocese serving as a liturgist, music director, organist and choir director.
After transitioning from active ministry, Fr. Gulya developed a secular career in the
newspaper industry where he advanced from advertising sales to senior management positions in the advertising departments of newspapers such as the Hartford Courant, Boston Herald and New York Daily News.
Currently, Fr. Gulya resides in Jersey City, NJ, where he has is a successful career in real estate.
After transitioning from active ministry, Fr. Gulya developed a secular career in the
newspaper industry where he advanced from advertising sales to senior management positions in the advertising departments of newspapers such as the Hartford Courant, Boston Herald and New York Daily News.
Currently, Fr. Gulya resides in Jersey City, NJ, where he has is a successful career in real estate.
Father Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones is an eco-feminist and a worker-priest whose leadership on the board of United for a Fair Economy aims to address the racial wealth divide in the US. Kevin conducts symposiums with the Pachamama Alliance, which highlight the impact and ethical responsibility humans have to understand and protect the threatened ecosystem of which we are a part.
Kevin works for the Urban League of Hudson County, a leading civil rights organization which empowers communities of color in a society which remains persistently racist. He has a colorful array of work experience, including as Deputy Commissioner General for the US Pavilion at the World Expo in Lisbon.
He is an avid sailor (sans boat) and he was ordained in 1990 as a priest. He and his husband Andy live in Newark and delight in the community found at the ANCC.
Kevin works for the Urban League of Hudson County, a leading civil rights organization which empowers communities of color in a society which remains persistently racist. He has a colorful array of work experience, including as Deputy Commissioner General for the US Pavilion at the World Expo in Lisbon.
He is an avid sailor (sans boat) and he was ordained in 1990 as a priest. He and his husband Andy live in Newark and delight in the community found at the ANCC.
Father Vincent McTighe
Fr. Vincent McTighe was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest in 1972 for the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. He attended Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, NJ, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. Fr. Vincent served in different parishes throughout northern New Jersey. He also was appointed the first Executive Director of the National Federation of Priests' Councils headquartered in Chicago.
After leaving active ministry, Fr. McTighe held various management positions in North
Carolina, Vermont and New Jersey. Currently, he is Human Resources Director for Community
Services, Inc. of Ocean County, which provides nutrition programs and benefit screenings for the
elderly, especially the home bound.
After leaving active ministry, Fr. McTighe held various management positions in North
Carolina, Vermont and New Jersey. Currently, he is Human Resources Director for Community
Services, Inc. of Ocean County, which provides nutrition programs and benefit screenings for the
elderly, especially the home bound.
Father Llewelyn Troska
Fr. Lew was born and raised in rural Northwestern Minnesota the eldest of 8 children. A lifelong Roman Catholic, he began his education for the priesthood at Crosier Seminary High School and Junior College in Onamia, MN. He graduated from St. John’s University in 1979. He entered Major Seminary at St. John’s Seminary / School of Theology, Collegeville, MN. During his Major Seminary training Fr. Lew was extensively treated for Hodgkin’s Disease. Despite the rigorous treatments and time away from priestly preparation, he was finally ordained to the Roman Catholic Presbyterate on May 31, 1986 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Crookston, MN.
After 4 years in active ministry in East Grand Forks, MN and Bemidji, MN, Fr. Lew decided to take a leave of absence in 1991 due to struggles with the church’s stance on homosexuality and marriage in the clergy, as well as the absolute authority of the hierarchy. During these years Fr. Lew has lived in Chicago, IL and Fargo, ND. His desire to serve as priest was not allowed by his diocese of origin and he pursued ministry within the Independent Catholic Church movement. For a time he was chaplain to St. Clare’s Convent, Moorhead, MN and presided at Eucharistic Liturgies for the Recovery Community within the the Eucharistic Catholic Church. Desiring to return to parish ministry God directed him to the ANCC.
After 4 years in active ministry in East Grand Forks, MN and Bemidji, MN, Fr. Lew decided to take a leave of absence in 1991 due to struggles with the church’s stance on homosexuality and marriage in the clergy, as well as the absolute authority of the hierarchy. During these years Fr. Lew has lived in Chicago, IL and Fargo, ND. His desire to serve as priest was not allowed by his diocese of origin and he pursued ministry within the Independent Catholic Church movement. For a time he was chaplain to St. Clare’s Convent, Moorhead, MN and presided at Eucharistic Liturgies for the Recovery Community within the the Eucharistic Catholic Church. Desiring to return to parish ministry God directed him to the ANCC.
