Bio

PERSONAL

• Fr. Jude Winkler was born in Hamburg, NY.

FORMATION

• In 1971, he entered the Conventual Franciscan Friars.
• He studied at St. Hyacinth College and Seminary (Granby, MA) and Rome (theology and biblical studies).

SERVICE

• In 1984, he returned to the States and taught at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• In 1988, he was asked to be the Director of Formation for men studying for the priesthood.
• In 1992, he began work on the evangelization effort of his province (writing, adult ed, parish missions, retreats for religious, etc.).
• In 2010, he moved to Rome, Italy to be part of the leadership team of his Order.

CURRENT POSITION

• He returned to the States in 2023 and is currently part of the staff at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD.
• In short, Fr. Jude is a prolific author for all ages, a scripture scholar, and well respected speaker on biblical theology with a nice touch of humor.
• He has a number of upcoming talks scheduled at the Shrine of St. Anthony — LINK

LINK to one of his many books.