Catholic Diocese of Lexington
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.
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Catholic Diocese of Lexington
The Diocese of Lexington was established in 1988 by Pope John Paul II. The diocese was formed from parts of the Archdiocese of Louisville and the Diocese of Covington, covering almost 16,400 square miles and representing 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky. The Diocese of Lexington serves the Horse Capital of the World, with its lavish horse-farms as well as central Appalachia. The 40 Appalachian counties of Lexington are the "other America," where 74 percent of children live below the federal poverty line. The Catholic population of the diocese, at 3% of the total, is very small. In addition, an estimated 60% of the total population within the bounds of the diocese does not belong to any church or denomination, although most of the residents would identify themselves as Christian. The city of Lexington and the surrounding counties are a center of commerce, transportation and education; within this generally prosperous area, however, there are many people in need. The majority of the counties within the diocese are rural and mountain areas, facing the challenges of high rates of unemployment, high rates of poverty, and the problems that affect communities when so many lack basic necessities. Thus, the Diocese of Lexington is designated as a mission diocese within the United States: the geographic, demographic and economic characteristics indicate an acute need to evangelize Gospel values and to provide outreach services elevating human dignity and eliminating human suffering.