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Philip Gray, Canonical Advocate

Education  

1994:  Licentiate in Canon Law (J.C.L.), Masters in Canon Law (M.C.L.)

  • University of St. Paul, 223 Main, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 1C4
  • Awarded the CLSA Scholarship for the school year 1993-1994.

1987:  Bachelor of Arts (Summa cum laude): Mental Health/Human Services and Theology, University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH   43952

Professional Experience

December 2004 – Present: International Solidarity and Human Rights Institute (ISHRI)

  • Co-founder and Vice-President for Canonical Affairs

October 1996 - Present: Professional Canonical Consultant

  • Part-time practice from October 1996 – December 2001
  • Full-time practice from January 2002 – Present
  • Founded Professional Canonical Services in January 2002, and provide representation in Canon Law internationally.

August 1998 – Present: Franciscan University of Steubenville

  • Adjunct lecturer of Theology and Canon Law

January 1998 – September 2001: Catholics United for the Faith

  • Vice President; Director of Information Services; Director of Development

May 1994 - September 1996: Diocese of Little Rock

  • Associate Director of the Tribunal; Defender of the Bond; Promoter of Justice

February 1990 – August 1992: Lake Center County Mental Health

  • Assistant Program Director: Child and Adolescent Day Treatment Program

September 1988 – February 1990: Washington County Children Services Board

  • Protective Caseworker: Specialized training in the investigation of and intervention in cases involving sexual molestation of minors 

March 1987 – September 1988: Cambridge State Hospital

  • Social Service Worker III

Professional Memberships

  • Canon Law Society of America
  • Society of Catholic Social Scientists

Publications 

  • Faith Facts: Answers to Catholic Questions
  • Faith Facts: Answers to Catholic Questions II

Professional Speaker