This night of healing given by Fr. Christopher Crotty is designed to introduce the attendee to the wonders of the Catholic Faith, as expressed through the healing power of the sacraments, the potency of the preached word, and the mystery of the sacramental. This workshop will start the attendee on the path to the conversion of heart, healing of the past, and holiness of life.   

Fr. Christopher was born in 1967 and is a native of San Francisco, California. He attended Kolbe Academy, which was co-founded by his parents, Francis and Margaret Crotty. Fr. Crotty was the first high school graduate of the program. In 1986 Fr. Crotty began service in the United States Navy. He served with distinction in the medical corps eventually attending the anesthesia technologist program. Fr. Crotty served as an anesthesia technologist at Balboa Naval Hospital for four years. Having completed military service Fr. Crotty went on to work as a civilian anesthesia technologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose California.

In 1995 Fr. Crotty became a member of the Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy. In 1996     Fr. Crotty began studies in philosophy and in theology at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. On May 31st, 2001 Fr. Crotty was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Michael Sheridan in Russellville Kentucky. Following ordination Fr. Crotty served as the associate pastor at St. Martin of Tours in downtown Louisville Kentucky. Fr. Crotty today is a full time retreat director and mission preacher. Fr. Crotty is also very involved in the healing ministry.   Misericordia motus est.    “He was moved with Mercy”. (Luke 15:20)