Bob grew up in Vancouver, B.C. and began working for the archdiocese of Vancouver on a youth retreat team. As a teenager, Bob wrote Christian music, and used this music in his ministry to youth. Bob made his living as an entertainer/musician, and taught in a Catholic elementary school in Chilliwack. He and his wife, Joan began working full time on the Redemptorist mission team in 1978.

Bob completed a bachelor of arts with a major in philosophy in Winnipeg, and graduated from Newman Theological College (Edmonton) with his master of divinity degree in 1985. He was ordained to the permanent diaconate in September 1999. He has composed and recorded numerous tapes and CD's.

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