Biography

B.A. - Seton Hall University - Psychology/Philosophy


M.A. - Boston University - Counseling Psychology


Master of Divinity - Liturgy/ Scripture
Catholic Theological Union/University of Chicago


Doctor of Ministry - Psychology/Theology
University of St. Mary of the Lake ,Mundelein, IL


Licensed Massage Therapist -Care Through Touch Institute - Berkley, CA
Certified Hypnotherapist


International Association of Counselors & Therapists

Certified NOVA member (National Organization of Victims Assistance)           

Member of the International Association of Police Chaplains.



Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM is a Franciscan Priest of the Sacred Heart Province of Chicago/St.Louis.  Born and raised in the New York Metro area, Friar Johnpaul is the oldest of an ltalian/Polish Catholic family. He is a former police officer who has worked as a counselor and chaplain at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center in Chicago. His work has included counseling with gang members and their families while working closely with the police gang-crimes Unit of the Chicago Police Dept. Coming from an alcoholic family himself, Friar Johnpaul has worked extensively with Adult Children of Alcoholics both in private therapy and in the 12 Step Programs. This work has brought him to minister to survivors of physical and sexual abuse both in counseling and massage therapeutic work

. As a follower of St. Francis of Assisi. Friar Johnpaul's love of the poor and outcasts is only surpassed by his love of the scripture. This comes through his many speaking and preaching engagements. Friar Johnpaul has lectured and preached internationally. 

Formally the Vice President of Spiritual Life and Pastoral Counseling. and Board of Trustees member at Hales Franciscan High School on the south side of Chicago.  Friar Johnpaul is a pastoral associate and preacher at Holy Family Parish in Inverness, a former chaplain for AGLO (Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach) at Mount Carmel Church in Chicago, formerly the assistant vocation director for his Franciscan order and now serves as chaplain for the Illinois State Police - District 15, PSU (Protective Service Unit) & District Chicago. and chaplain for the Parma, OH police dept,

Friar Johnpaul also serves as a campus minister at Padua Franciscan HS in Parma, OH.

When I was born, I was the:2,727,255,246th person alive on Earth

The 76,085,889,223rd person to have lived since history began..