Rev. John J. Dougherty, CSC was born in Niles, MI and raised in nearby Buchanan, MI. He was the 6th of 8 children. He first came to know Holy Cross through his Uncle, Br. Fulgence Dougherty, C.S.C. who served in Bangladesh, Africa and for over 30 years at the University of Portland. As well, Holy Cross priests from Notre Dame served regularly in his home parish of Saint Anthony.
Upon graduation from Buchanan High School Fr. John attended the University of Portland where he graduated with degrees in History and Philosophy. After graduation from UP he attended the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, AZ earning a Masters in International Management. After several years of employment with Chase Manhattan Bank Fr. John entered the Candidate Program at Moreau Seminary and proceeded to go to the Holy Cross Novitiate in Cascade, CO. After the Novitiate Fr. John did his Theology in Berkeley, CA at the Jesuit School of Theology earning his Masters of Divinity degree. Fr. John’s first assignment was at St. Pius in Granger serving first as Deacon and then Associate Pastor. After three years in Granger he was appointed Director of Andre House in Phoenix, AZ where he served for 3 years. After one year in the Admissions Office at UP Fr. John returned to Phoenix as Pastor of Saint Gregory’s parish where he served for 9 years. Fr. John then returned to Portland as Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish where he served for the last 8 1/2 years.
Fr. John joined St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church in January, 2018! You may email Fr. John at [email protected].