This document introduces and provides biographical information about Fr. Alexander Muddu and Fr. James Kauffmann who have joined Saint Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Virginia. It shares details about their backgrounds, education, favorite activities, and quotes about their faith and vocation as Catholic priests.

1. Welcome Fr. Alexander Muddu
& Fr. James Kauffmann!
SAINT BEDE CATHOLIC CHURCH
W I L L I A M S B U R G , V I R G I N I A

2. Introduction to Fr. Alexander Muddu
 Born: March 23 1982
 Birth Place: Namiryango
 Grew up: Makindye
division
 Siblings: Three brothers
and one sister
 Studied In: Uganda and
California
 Ordained: August 13th
2013

3.  Favorite Movie:
Marcelino Bread and
Wine
 Favorite Book:
Things Fall Apart
(Chinua Achebe)
 Favorite Food:
Grilled chicken, rice,
yucca, sweet potatoes
and plaintain
Fr. Alex’s Favorites
 Favorite Scripture:
Psalms 23 and 91
What are your favorite things?

4. What are your favorite activities?
 Favorite Sport:
Basketball
 Favorite Olympic
Sport: Running
 Favorite Childhood
Pastime: Learning how
to ride a bike
 Favorite Hobby:
Hiking
Father Alex’s Favorites Continued

5. Makindye Division, Uganda
“I love my
country,
Uganda, and
proud to be
Roman
Catholic.”

6. In His Own Words
“I love being Catholic because there is
nothing greater to love. Being present to
my people in good and sad moments gives
me the joy and satisfaction.”
~ Father Alex

7. Introduction to Fr. James Kauffmann
 Born: March 8, 1950
 Grew up: Princess Anne
County, Virginia
 Siblings: 2 older
brothers.
 Undergrad: William and
Mary
 Studied In: Rome,
Jerusalem and Catholic
University

8.  Favorite Movies:
Vintage Movies; “On
the Waterfront” and
“Casblanca”
 Favorite TV:
Inspector Lewis and
Agatha Christie
 Favorite Book:
Recently finished
Dante’s Divine Comedy
Fr. Kauffmann’s Favorites
 Favorite Music:
Opera and Symphony
& Gregorian Chant
 Favorite Food:
Italian, seafood and
fresh fruits and veggies
What are your favorite things?

9. What are your favorite activities?
 Traveling: Visiting
ancient Christian sites
 Favorite Childhood
Pastimes: Climbing
trees, playing cards and
board games and
crabbing on the river.
 Favorite Olympic
Sport: Swimming
 Favorite Hobby:
Languages; Italian,
German and learning
Spanish and French.
Father Kauffmann’s Favorites Continued

10. Princess Anne Country, VA
“Growing up in
the 50’s in a
rural county in
Virginia means
a lot of
freedom….
just simple and
plain fun!”

11. In His Own Words
“My 40 years of priestly ministry have been a joy
because of the many serious-minded believers I have
met over the years. Being Catholic is important to
me because I feel rooted in an ancient theological
tradition that brings me much joy and confidence in
my faith which is essential to my identity.
My blogsite, The Wonder of Truth, and Facebook
have given me a way to share my travels and
interests”
~ Father Kauffmann

12. Welcome to Our Parish!