Rev. John F. Horan O. Carm.

Pastor

Fr. John was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He joined the Carmelite Formation program in 1976 and professed his first vows in 1979. He studied theology at the Washington Theological Union, professed his Solemn Vows in 1982 and was ordained a priest in 1984.

This is Fr. John's third assignment in Boca Raton; he previously ministered twice at Pope John Paul II High School, now called St. John Paul II Academy. Fr. John used to come to St. Jude on weekends to celebrate Mass. He came back to St. Jude as the Pastor in 2015 and remains so today.

Father John's Favorite Scripture:

"I am with you always, until the end of the age."

Matthew 28: 16-20

This is closely tied in with his philosophy, which is, don't worry about the future - God is already there.   

St. Jude Catholic Church Clergy

Fr. Christopher Iannizzotto, O. Carm.

Parochial Vicar

Father Christopher Iannizzotto, O.Carm., a member of the St Elias Province of Carmelites was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 2008 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown, New York. Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York was the ordaining prelate. Father Christopher, the son of the late Carmelo and the late Rose Iannizzotto was born on September 15, 1971 in Brooklyn, NY. Father Christopher attended St. Thomas Aquinas Grammar School in Brooklyn and the Telecommunication – Arts and Technology High School. After working and going to school for a few years, Father Christopher entered the Carmelite Pre-novitiate formation program in Tappan, NY in August of 1998. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY and graduated in 2001 with a BA degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies. After completing his college studies, Father Christopher entered the Novitiate in Middletown, NY and professed his first vows on June 3, 2002. He then taught the 4th grade at St. Simon Stock grammar school from September, 2002 – June 2004. On August 26, 2006 he professed his solemn vows and was ordained a deacon on May 5, 2007 in Washington DC. After his ordination to the priesthood he served at St. Simon Stock – Saint Joseph Church from May 2008 – August 2017. Father Christopher received his M.Div. degree in Theology from the Washington Theological Union.

Father Christopher's Favorite Scripture:

When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Request whatever I might do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of your spirit.”   

2 Kings 2:9

Very Rev. Michael T. Driscoll, O. Carm.

In Residence

Born October 29, 1941 in Bronx, NY. He attended St. Alberts Jr. Seminary in Middletown, NY. Fr. Michael was Ordained priest in St. Alberts Chapel in Middletown, NY on June 3, 1967. After spending years at other parishes, seminaries and schools, Fr. Michael came to St. Jude Parish as Parochial Vicar in 1992-1994. He became Pastor of St. Jude Parish in 1994 and remained until 2010. He retired as Pastor in 2010 but remains very active in the St. Jude and local catholic community.

Father Michael's Favorite Scripture:

"He was made known to them in the breaking of bread.”   

Luke 24:35