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Mark A. McNeil

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Mark A. McNeil is the assistant principal for formation and member of the theology department at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, where he has taught since 2000. He has earned master’s degrees in Scripture, theology and philosophy.  Mark also teaches theology part-time at the University of St. Thomas and has spoken at parishes and conferences across the Houston area as well as throughout the country.  Mark was received into the Catholic Church in 1999.  Mark and his wife, Patti, along with their children, are active parishioners at St. Luke the Evangelist parish in Houston, Texas.

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