Reverend
Francis J. Peffley
Biographical
Sketch
Ordained to the Catholic Priesthood on May 19, 1990, Reverend Francis J. Peffley is currently serving in the Diocese of Arlington as Pastor at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bristow, Virginia [http://www.holytrinityparish.net]. A 1986 graduate of Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology, he received his priestly formation at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he received his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts Degree. In addition to his parish duties, Father Peffley also serves as the Diocesan Spiritual Director for the Legion of Mary, an apostolic organization in which he has been a member for over twenty-five years. He has also been a Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus council in each parish in which he has been assigned.
Father Peffley is especially active with parish young adult ministry, retreat work, Catholic apologetics, and evangelization. Articles that he has written have appeared in a variety of publications, including Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Queen Magazine, Maria Legionis, Lay Witness, and the Arlington Catholic Herald. He has recorded over one-hundred audio tapes on Spirituality, the Saints, Apologetics, Evangelization, and the Family.
Father Peffley was born March 16, 1963, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. His parents, William and Mary Peffley, reside there. He has two sisters, Edel and Natia.
- The example
and inspiration which I received from my family.
- The spiritual
and academic formation I received from Christendom College.
- My involvement
in the Legion of Mary."
"I believe my vocation was fostered in three ways:
Father Peffley's interests and hobbies include juggling fire torches and machetes, golf, scuba diving, bowling, billiards, and baseball card collecting.
