Ordained in 1994, Fr. Jim spent nineteen years teaching Math and Physics at Msgr. Hackett High School in Kalamazoo before answering the call to become a priest. He served both St. Joseph Parish in St. Joseph, and St. Mary of the Lake in New Buffalo, Michigan before coming to St. Basil. Fr. Jim enjoys computers, books, bicycling, and astronomy, and is a strong supporter of Catholic Schools and Lake Michigan Catholic sports.