Joshua van Cleef

Joshua van Cleef has worked in various roles and companies throughout their career. From July 2016 to June 2022, they served as the Parish Life Director at Holy Cross Catholic Church for the Catholic Diocese of Lexington. In July 2020, they transitioned to become the Director of the Office of Peace and Justice for the same organization. Additionally, from April 2013 to January 2015, they were the Coordinator of the Marie-Joseph House of Hospitality at the Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI). Furthermore, since July 2017, they have been a Homilist providing Sunday Homily Helps for Franciscan Media, a role that they currently hold.

Joshua van Cleef has a diverse education history. Joshua obtained a Master's Degree in Systematic Theology from Catholic Theological Union, which they completed between 2014 and 2016. Prior to that, they also earned a Master's Degree in Divinity/Ministry from the same institution, completing it from 2009 to 2013.

In terms of their undergraduate education, Joshua earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Virginia Military Institute, which they completed from 2003 to 2007.

Apart from traditional degrees, they also pursued training in clinical pastoral counseling. Joshua completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at St. Matthews Pastoral Counseling Center. Additionally, they hold a certification in Clinical Pastoral Education (4 units) from ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education.

No specific information is provided about the obtained month or year for the additional certification in Clinical Pastoral Education.