Michael J Podhajsky, JCL

My journey to Canon Law was born out of my lifelong passion for service to God and the Church. As an Iowa native, I earned my bachelor of arts degree in Spanish at Loras College and St. Pius X Seminary in Dubuque. I then attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where I completed my Master's of Theology in 2003 before being ordained a priest of the Latin Rite Church.

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After several assignments as an associate pastor, I was given the opportunity to return to the Catholic University of America to earn my Licentiate in Canon Law. I completed this degree in 2011 and returned to the diocese to begin work in the Tribunal as well as parish ministry.

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After thirteen years in active ministry, my life took a turn and I left ministry to pursue a calling to married life. Since 2018 I have privately practiced Canon Law. I am a member in good standing with the Canon Law Society of America. I look forward to assisting you with your canonical issues.