Father Kevin & Parish Staff

Father Kevin, a Vincentian priest and former registered nurse, has devoted his life to caring for others through faith, education and community service. His ministry connects pastoral leadership with practical assistance, reflecting a commitment to meeting spiritual and everyday needs. At Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in San Antonio, he has helped strengthen the parish’s role as “a Beacon of Hope” for the East Side.

His journey began in health care. After graduating from DePaul Hospital School of Nursing in 1975, Father Kevin worked as a registered nurse until 1982, when he entered the seminary. He was ordained in 1991 after earning a Master of Divinity, a Master of Arts in Theology, and certificates in spiritual direction and youth ministry from St. Thomas Theological Seminary in Denver. He also studied through Xavier University’s Institute for Black Catholic Studies.

Father Kevin’s first priestly assignment was at St. Fidelis in Chicago, where he served for two years. He then returned to his home parish, St. Vincent de Paul in Perryville, Missouri. During 14 years as pastor, he also served as administrator of St. Vincent High School, combining parish ministry with leadership in Catholic education.

Following a sabbatical in San Antonio and time at the North American College in Rome, Father Kevin returned to San Antonio in April 2008 and became pastor of Holy Redeemer. He also served as priest administrator of St. Gerard Catholic High School for the 2009–2010 school year. His parish responsibilities expanded in June 2014 to include Our Lady of Perpetual Help and, in July 2018, St. Michael Catholic Church.

His service within the Archdiocese of San Antonio has included leadership as dean of the Central Urban Deanery and chair of the Presbyteral Council, along with membership on the College of Consultors and Priest Personnel Committee. As chaplain at Our Lady of the Lake University, he has provided spiritual care, encouragement and support for students, faculty and staff.

Community outreach has remained central to his ministry. Working with local schools and the San Antonio Food Bank, Holy Redeemer has offered mobile food pantries and food distributions for families in need. Partnerships with Catholic Charities and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital have brought community wellness and resource fairs to the East Side. The parish’s Tuesday noon meal program and parenting classes have provided additional opportunities for nourishment, learning and connection.

Father Kevin’s community involvement has also included the SAGE Board and a neighborhood advisory committee for Crosspoint, a transitional housing program supporting individuals returning to society after incarceration.

As spiritual advisor and board member for the Archdiocesan Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, he has offered guidance to an organization serving people of all faiths. Its outreach has included providing meals at Prospect Courtyard at Haven for Hope. He has likewise supported ACTS-HIV Ministry, which found a home at Holy Redeemer and offers retreats, support groups, spiritual development and fellowship for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

His affiliations include service as Texas state chaplain for the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver and chaplaincy within its councils, assemblies and auxiliary organizations. He is a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Peter Claver and Knights of Columbus, a member of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, and a Golden Life Member of the NAACP.

In 2012, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity honored him with its Dreamers in Action Award. Across his ministry, Father Kevin’s work has joined compassionate care with sustained community involvement, helping Holy Redeemer remain a place of faith, welcome and hope for generations of parishioners and East Side neighbors alike.