Washington DC Priests
Legionaries living in Potomac, Maryland
Fr. Owen Kearns, LC
Chaplain to the RC: Men's and women's section, and at OLB.
Fr. David Spillane LC
Assistant Director of ECYD.
Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
Superior of the Legionary Community in Washington DC Community and Program Director at OLB Retreat Center.
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Lumen chaplain in DC and radio host at Radio Maria.
Father Vito Crincoli, LC
Director of ECYD boys in Washington DC.
Legionaries living and working in Virginia at Divine Mercy University DMU
Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC
President, Divine Mercy University.
Fr. John Pietropaoli, LC
Community superior and teacher in the spiritual direction program at DMU.
Fr. Walter Schu, LC
Teacher and chaplain at DMU.
Fr. Lino Otero, LC
Director of Life Long Learning at Divine Mercy University
Fr. Daniel Pajerski, LC
Superior, Arlington VA Community · Chaplain, Divine Mercy University · Assistant Chaplain, Regnum Christi N. Virginia · President, OLB Retreat Center
Fr. Owen Kearns, LC
Chaplain to the Regnum Christi men’s section, to the women’s section, and at Our Lady of Bethesda.
From: Dublin, Ireland.
Date of Ordination: August 15, 1983.
Favorite Scripture: John 1:1.
In the beginning was the Word.
Father Owen, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?
Assistant chaplain to the Regnum Christi men’s section, to the women’s section, and at Our Lady of Bethesda.
Favorite Hobby: Watching soccer highlights and pruning shrubs.
Why do you love being a priest?
Because that’s what the Lord chose for me, and besides, I get to be a junior partner with the Holy Spirit.
Fr. David Spillane, LC
Assistant Director of ECYD.
From: Burlington, Iowa.
Date of Ordination: December 16, 2017.
Favorite Scripture Passage: Nehemiah 8:10
The Joy of the Lord is your Strength.
Favorite Hobby: Any exercise and most sports but especially throwing the Football or Rugby ball.
Apostolates in Regnum Christi: ECYD, LTP, Missions, Knights of the Altar.
Why do you love being a Priest? The privileged connection with people on a deeper level as they come looking for Christ in me.
Fr. Peter Hopkins, LC
Superior of the Legionary Community in Washington DC Community and Program Director at Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center.
From: Syracuse, New York
Date of Ordination: January 3, 1991
Favorite Scripture: Romans 8: 28
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
Favorite Hobby: Cooking and hiking.
Father Peter, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?
I do retreats, spiritual direction and confessions to help strengthen the spiritual life of Regnum Christi members.
Why do you love being a priest?
Because that is what pleases our Lord and allows me to make him present through my preaching, celebrating the sacraments and witnessing to him in my religious life.
Fr. Michael Sliney, LC
Lumen chaplain in DC/Radio Host at Radio Maria.
From: Detroit, Michigan.
Date of Ordination: December 24, 1998.
Favorite Scripture: Luke 5, 1-5.
While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.
Favorite Hobby: Running marathons, Golfing, Reading literary fiction.
Father Michael, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?
I am the chaplain for the Lumen Institute here in DMV, with 37 Lumen members and 16 Lumen fellows. I give them monthly spiritual direction, and we offer several retreats and mission opportunities throughout the year. I am also a Guest Radio Host at Radio Maria.
Why do you love being a priest?
I love bringing Christ’s love and friendship to the souls entrusted to me, and launching them to be his apostles with their family, friends and business associates.
Fr. Vito Crincoli, LC
Director of ECYD boys in Washington DC.
From: Jersey City, New Jersey.
Date of Ordination: December 12th 2009.
Favorite Scripture Passage: 1Corinthians. 9:19-23
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
Favorite Hobby: Aviation and Iconography.
Apostolates in Regnum Christi: I work in youth clubs within the Virginia, DC, and Maryland areas. I also dedicate a part of my apostolate to promoting vocations through a program called the “Knights of the Altar” which is an Altar boy club based on ECYD spirituality.
Why do you love being a Priest? I love being a “bridge” between the Lord and people. I especially love being a priest for the youth, because I can give them the opportunity to experience Christ’s friendship in a personal way.
Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC
President, Divine Mercy University
From: Baltimore, MD
Date of Ordination: December 24, 2002
Favorite Scripture Passage: Gal 5: 22-23 “In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
Favorite Hobby: Taking long walks.
Apostolates in Regnum Christi: President, Divine Mercy University
Why do you love being a Priest? It allows me to give to others the greatest gift that I myself have received, the love and presence of Christ in my soul, particularly that which comes through the sacraments.
Fr. Walter Schu, LC
Teacher and chaplain at DMU.
From: Currie, Minnesota
Date of Ordination: November 25, 1994
Favorite Scripture Passage: “I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13)
Favorite Hobby: Learning and reading.
Apostolates in Regnum Christi: Teacher and chaplain at DMU. Spiritual direction to RC members. Retreats and spiritual exercises to RC members.
Why do you love being a Priest? The joy of seeing others grow closer to Christ and experience his loving, merciful gaze.
Fr. Lino Otero, LC
Director of the Leadership Learning Institute and president of the Board of directors of Guadalupe Radio.
From: Managua, Nicaragua
Date of Ordination: December 22, 2001
Favorite Scripture Passage: And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10.
Favorite Hobby: My favorite hobby is learning. I find joy in understanding truth, improving organizations, and engaging with philosophy and mission-driven work. I am not drawn to leisure for its own sake, but rather to activities that serve a greater purpose—clarity, evangelization, and service.
I seek knowledge to make a meaningful impact. My “hobby” might be best described as “intellectual exploration in service of the mission”. Whether through reading, strategic thinking, or engaging in deep discussions, my passion is oriented toward learning for transformation—both personal and communal.
If someone asks me about my favorite hobby, I might say:
“I love learning—especially when it helps me serve better. Whether through reading, thinking, or strategizing for the mission, I enjoy gaining insight to bring Christ’s message more effectively to others.”
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21
Apostolates in Regnum Christi:
At Divine Mercy University:
- Director of the Leadership Learning Institute
- Coordinator of the Center for Student Success
- Coordinator of Integration Efforts for DMU Faculty
At Guadalupe Radio:
- President of the Board of Directors
Why do you love being a Priest?
I love being a priest because my life is completely given to God’s purpose. As a religious, I am consecrated to Him, belonging entirely to His will. As a priest, I am a bridge, bringing people to God and leading them to eternal life. My vision is long-term—I see the world in terms of decades, always working for the salvation of souls. There is no greater mission, and I have the best job in the world.
Fr. Daniel Pajerski, LC
Superior, Arlington VA Community · Chaplain, Divine Mercy University · Assistant Chaplain, Regnum Christi N. Virginia · President, OLB Retreat Center.
From: Raleigh, NC.
Date of Ordination: November 25, 2004.
Favorite Scripture: John 8:31-32:
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Favorite Hobbies: Basketball and marathon running.
Father Daniel, what are your main apostolates within Regnum Christi?
I oversee Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Why do you love being a priest?
Being able to celebrate the Eucharist and forgive people’s sins in confession have always been the ways our Lord draws me to the priesthood, and I also love discovering more each day about the Catholic Faith and sharing it with others.
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