Father Mark is a Carmelite of the North American Province of St Elias. Before his ordination on May 19, 2012, he worked in sales and management, particularly in international relief and development. His diverse roles have included parish ministry, development, campus ministry, and provincial administration. Fr. Mark believes that experiencing God's love is deeply connected to how we care for one another, fostering an openness to God's presence in both ordinary and extraordinary moments of life through contemplation in action. This is the gifts of contemplation.

A native of Pittsburgh, he is an impassioned Steelers fan.

At the Development Center, Fr. Mark works to consistently expresses gratitude through thoughts and prayers, acknowledging the invaluable support of our donors in Carmelite missions both at home and abroad. 

Father Mario is a dedicated Carmelite Friar of the Province of Saint Elias with decades of leadership and pastoral experience. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he holds degrees from the Catholic University of America and the Washington Theological Union and was ordained a priest in 1977. Father Mario has served the Carmelite Order in numerous roles, including Prior Provincial, Regional Superior, and Formation Director, with ministries ranging from parishes and education to guiding young Carmelites and the Order’s mission in Vietnam. He has also played a pivotal role in advancing the Causes for Canonization of several Carmelite figures, including Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa, O.Carm., and Saint Titus Brandsma, O.Carm.

At the Development Center, Father Mario envisions his passion for Carmelite spirituality through a deep engagement with the Order’s mission and legacy.