R J HétuR.J. Hétu, better known to many as Père Robert or Father Robert, is pastor of the four Catholic French language parishes in the Niagara Region in Ontario (Welland, St. Catharines, Port Colborne, and Niagara Falls). R.J. was born and raised in Hamilto, Ontario. He is the second son and fifth child of nine of the late Jean-Marie and the late Thérèse Hétu. On May 10th, 1986, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Hamilton in Canada. Fr. Robert was recently elected Dean of Welland.In 1975, R.J. graduated from Cathedral Boys' High School, Hamilton; in 1979 with a B.A. from St. Jerome's University-University of Waterloo; in 1984 with a M.Div. (Master of Divinity) from St. Peter's Seminary-King's University College-University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario; and, in 2001 with a STM (Maters of Sacred Theology-Magna Cum Laude) from Regis College-Toronto School of Theology-University of Toronto.He wrote his first poem on retreat in 1998 and second for a radio contest in early 2000. Since winning free concert tickets, he has not stopped writing poetry. Today, he mostly writes faith-based poetry.Fr. Robert was a high school chaplain at École secondaire catholique Père-René-de-Galinée, in Cambridge, Ontario, for three years. He also served as an elected Catholic School Board trustee for over 17 years. Fr. Robert has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for forty plus years. He has, also, served as Chaplain to various councils over the years. He is currently Chaplain of Conseil Père Edmond #7741. He is also a long-time Fourth Degree member. R.J. also enjoys dabbling in photography (a hobby since he was twelve), acting in community theatre, tending goal in oldtimers' hockey, and playing tennis. After bilateral knee replacement, he has recently taken up pickleball. He hopes, one day soon, to learn to read music and to play the piano. Read More Read Less