1. Rome, Italy
November 2l, 2014
CURRICULUM VITAE
I. PERSONAL DATA
 Name and Surname: Reverend Joseph Dominic D’Angelo
 Date of Birth: January 3, 1947
 Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
 Dual Citizenship: USA and Italian
 Diaconal Ordination: May 28, 1977
 Priestly Ordination: April 21, 1979
 Mailing Address: c/o Via Asinio Pollione 5, 00153 - Rome, Italy
 Cellular Telephone Number: +39-3393896025
 E-Mail Addresses: josephdangelo@yahoo.com
joseph.dangelo47@yahoo.com
II. ACADEMIC RECORD
 Proficiency in Languages (speaking, reading, writing, understanding, interpreting):
Excellent knowledge of English (mother tongue) and Italian (second language);
good knowledge of Latin, Greek, French, and Spanish; some knowledge of
Esperanto, Portuguese, German, Polish, and Hebrew.
 Participated in a two-day International Conference on “Penal Process and the
Protection of Rights in the System of Canon Law”, that was held at the Pontifical
University of the Holy Cross in Rome, Italy (March 25-26, 2004).
 Will have completed a gratuitous Language Course in Esperanto at the John Cabot
University in Rome, Italy, that is sponsored by the Rome Esperanto Group to
promote the study of the International Language of Esperanto for the purposes of
international friendship and linguistic equality (2003-2004).
 Attended and completed a gratuitous Computer Program Course at the Centro M.
Mezzelani School in Rome, Italy, that was sponsored by the City of Rome (2002-
2003).
 Completion of the three-year Academic Courses (1988-1989 & 1994-1996) of the
Rotal Studies (Studium Rotale) at the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota. The
courses deal with Ecclesiastical Jurisprudence, and are taught in Latin; exams must
be written in Latin.
 Pursued advanced theological and pastoral studies at the Pontifical Lateran
University in Rome, Italy (1988-1989). Could obtain the Licentiate in Sacred
Theology (S.T.L.) Degree with a specialization in Pastoral Studies by completing
two more semesters.

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 Frequented various Seminars regarding Canon Law issues, and completed the
requirements for such Seminars with Honors at various Dicasteries of the Roman
Curia in the Vatican City State as well as at various Tribunals of the Holy See
(1983-1996).
 Doctorate of Utriusque Iuris (J.U.D.) Degree magna cum laude in Canon Law and
Civil Law from the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, Italy (1996). The holder of
the Doctorate of Utriusque Iuris Degree is able to teach subjects pertaining to both
Canon Law and Civil Law, and is considered an Ecclesiastical or Canon Lawyer of
the Roman Catholic Church.
 Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree with Honors from Providence College in
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Providence, Rhode Island (1982).
 Obtained the maximum grade after attending and fulfilling the requirements for both
a Seminar and Course in Italian Literature and Criticism at Brown University in
Providence, Rhode Island (1981). If not for the lack of financial funds, could
proceed to fulfill the requirements in order to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Degree.
 Pursued further theological and pastoral studies at the Catholic University of
America in Washington, D.C. (1976-1977). Could obtain the Doctor of Ministry
(D.Min.) Degree by completing one more semester.
 Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) Degree, magna cum laude, from the
Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, Italy (1973).
 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Philosophy with an area of concentration in the
Classics, attained with Honors from Saint John Seminary in Brighton,
Massachusetts (1970).
 High School Diploma with Honors from Saint Dominic Savio High School in East
Boston, Massachusetts (1965).
 While still a High School Student of Saint Dominic Savio High School in East
Boston, Massachusetts (1961-1965), was elected by the Staff to be President of the
Saint Dominic Savio Club, High School Moderator, and a Member of the Saint
Dominic Chapter of the National Honor Society. Such membership requires that the
student in question be outstanding in Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and
Character.
 Grammar School Diploma with Honors from Saint Peter School in Dorchester,
(1961) after having attended also Saint Rita Elementary School in Roxbury,
Massachusetts.
III. PRACTICAL AND/OR PASTORAL EXPERIENCE IN GENERAL
 Pastoral work in Parishes in USA and Italy.

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 Master of Ceremonies for Liturgical Functions at Shrines and Churches in USA and
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Italy.
 Experienced Counselor for persons of all ages: Youth Counseling, Career
Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Elderly Counseling, Drug Addiction and Alcoholic
Counseling, and Crises Counseling.
 Pastoral Youth Ministry in Parishes, Institutes, Schools, Oratories, Hospitals,
Retreat Houses, Seminaries, and Summer Camps in USA and Italy.
 Spiritual Assistance to the Elderly in Parishes, Institutes, Hospitals, and Nursing
Homes in USA and Italy.
 Hospital Ministry in USA and Italy.
 Translator of various writings from Italian into English, and Professor of English and
Italian for youth and adults in USA and Italy.
 Tour Chaplain and Guide for Pilgrims visiting North America, European Countries,
the Middle East, and North Africa.
 Authorized Guide for the following Countries: Palestine and Israel.
IV. PRACTICAL AND/OR PASTORAL EXPERIENCE IN PARTICULAR
 Physical Assistance and Moral Support to an Elderly Person in Rome, Italy (2001-
2004).
 Participated for a short period of time in a USA motion picture filmed at the famous
Cinecittà Studios in Rome, Italy (the equivalent of the Universal Studios Hollywood
in Los Angeles, USA) with a number of famous actors from various countries, and
directed by a well-known producer. Despite the insistent invitation to do so, did not
accept to continue in the world of cinematography in order to be faithful to priestly
vocation (2000-2001).
 Orientation Assistance and Moral Support to Foreigners in Rome, Italy (1990-2004).
 Guide for the Pilgrims visiting the Catacombs of Saint Callistus in Rome, Italy
(1990-1991).
 Spiritual Direction and English Teacher for Seminarians in Italy (Summer of 1999 &
2000).
 English Teacher for Italian Professionals and Business Men in Rome, Italy (1998).
 Pastor of a Parish: Diocese of Isernia-Venafro, Italy (1994-1995).

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 Priestly Assistance to the Master of Pontifical Ceremonies during the papal
functions presided by His Holiness Pope John Paul II in Vatican City State and
elsewhere in Rome, Italy (1983-1989).
 Hospital Chaplaincy: Rome, Italy (1995-1996); Providence, Rhode Island (Summers
of 1979 & 1980); Westerly, Rhode Island (1977); Washington, D. C. (1976-1977).
 Associate Pastor of Parishes: Saint Margaret Church, Rumford, Rhode Island
(1981-1983); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Providence, Rhode Island (1980-
1981); Saint Augustine Church, Newport, Rhode Island (1979-1980).
 Associate Resident: Saint John the Evangelist Church, Providence, Rhode Island
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(Summers of 1979 & 1980).
 Teacher of Religion Courses and Chaplain of Saint Margaret School in Rumford,
Rhode Island (1981-1983).
 Member of and Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus in East Providence, Rhode
Island (1981-1983).
 Chaplain for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in the State of Rhode Island
(1981-1983).
 Diaconal Assignments: Saint Anthony Church in Providence (1978-1979) and Our
Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church in Westerly, Rhode Island (1977-1978).
 Teaching Italian to Adults at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
(1976-1977).
 Moderator for the Youth in Rome, Italy (1972-1973).
 Counselor for Orphans in Palermo, Sicily (Summer of 1971).
 Assistant Retreat Master (1962-1964) and Retreat Master for Youth (1965-1967 &
1968-1970) in Massachusetts, U.S.A.
 Director, Bursar, and Counselor for Boys' Summer Camp (1962-1967 & 1969-1970)
in Massachusetts, U.S.A.
 Private Tutoring to Students in England while completing Spiritual Training (1967-
1968).