Mark Niznik:
CLASS OF 1980
Chicopee High SchoolClass of 1980
Chicopee, MA
Western New England CollegeClass of 1984
Springfield, MA
Kirby SchoolClass of 1977
Chicopee, MA
Szetela Elementary SchoolClass of 1974
Chicopee, MA
Mark's Story
Life
Hi, I'm down at St. Paul's Parish in Belleview, Florida. I'm a priest in the National Catholic Church and pastor of this parish (as difficult as it may be to understand, it's real). Some of us are late bloomers. I've been here since July of 2000 after finishing three years of seminary in Scranton PA. I grew up in this church (3rd generation actually) and we are not under the auspices of the pope. Mom and my older sister live within 20 minutes of the parish so that's great. I'm still amazed I was assigned down here. I guess you could say I still do the comedy thing from time to time, but now with a greater purpose. Hope if you're reading this you are well. Take care and God bless. - Mark (aka: Father Mark)
School
Those of y...Expand for more
ou who knew me way back when could fill this in better than I can.
College
In highschool I was looked upon as an insane crazy jock idiot. I fulfilled that role in college.
Workplace
Being a priest is far more involved than people might think. I wear many hats to help solve the problems of the less fortunate and those seeking some sort of help. My favorite part of the vocation is preaching. It's great having family nearby, because they are also a big part of the church. I believe part of the reason I'm here is to shake things up in the religious world. The institution of religion has grown very stale and almost lifeless in some way. I don't do the jump up and down Pentecostal type service, but I do tap my foot from time to time.
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