Fr. Francis Martin
Sacred Scripture
S.T.L., Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)
S.S.L., S.S.D. Pontifical Biblical Institute

Fr. Francis Martin was ordained at St. Joseph's Abbey in 1956.  He received his licentiate in Sacred Theology from St. Thomas University in Rome and his Doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, also in Rome.  Fr. Francis is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. where he is chaplain of the Mother of God Community.  He is professor of Biblical studies at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. 

Author of several books and many articles, Fr. Francis is also known for his conference and retreat work in various parts of the world and for his popular books and numerous articles on Sacred Scriptures and Spirituality.