CURRICULUM VITAE of
Reverend John Thomas Lane, SSS
Updated 12 February 2014
A vowed religious presbyter
of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (SSS)
Personal:
· Native of Richmond Heights, Ohio, Diocese of Cleveland
· Son of John & Jo Ann Lane, both retired teachers
· Professed religious vows to consecrated life 15 August 1988
· Ordained presbyter 20 June 1992
Current Positions:
· Pastor of the Roman Catholic Community of Saint Paschal Baylon, Highland Heights, OH (2009 to present)
· Liturgical Consultant, Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament
· Columnist, Emmanuel Magazine (1997 to present)
· Author and workshop presenter in liturgy (including the website <theology.op>)
Education:
· Master of Arts: Liturgical Studies, University of Notre Dame du Lac, Notre Dame, IN, 1998
· Master of Divinity, Specialization in Word & Worship, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL, 1992
· Bachelor of Music Education, University of Akron, Akron, OH, 1987
Current Memberships and Committees:
· Presbyteral Council, Diocese of Cleveland
· National Pastoral Musician
· Knights of Columbus
· Associate Member of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC)
Hobbies:
· Daily swimmer, bicyclist, movie-goer and reader of liturgy and historical materials
Recent Presenter of Workshops & Positions:
· March 2014 Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Lyndhurst, OH - The Catholic
Perspectve on the Eucharist – A Lenten Series Presentation (one presentation in a series)
· January 2014 Marquette University Campus Ministry – Living Eucharistic Life-
a retreat day for liturgical ministers
· September 2013 Diocesan Catechetical Conference – Diocese of Grand Rapids; Workshop presenter on Prayer in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament
· June 2012 Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland – Blessed Sacrament Shrine Workshop/Presentation on Eucharist & Vocation
· January 2012 Keeping the Flame Alive: A liturgical renewal, Southwest Liturgical Conference, Dallas, TX
· Vocation Minister, Province of Saint Ann, Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (1995-2000, 2005 to 2012)
· December 2011 Parish Mission – Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Princeton, NJ
· July 2011 Chanting the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal, Highland Heights, OH
· May 2011: The 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal, Highland Heights, OH
· February 4, 2011: Southwest Liturgical Conference, Salt Lake City, UT:
Mystagogy of the Eucharistic Prayers
· January 18, 2008: Southwest Liturgical Conference, Tucson, AZ:
Planning School Liturgies
· September 8, 2007: Clergy of the diocese of Gallup: RCIA
· November 14, 2007: Saint Mary, Bloomfield, NM: Starting the Liturgy of the Hours
· Over the years: presentations for cantors, altar servers, retreat days on the Eucharist, ministry, popular piety & exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for clergy (priests & deacons) and the laity, children’s liturgies, and other topics or interests in liturgy, vocation and church ministries
· Recording of music over the years, from the Good News Singer (1984) to the soundtrack to the movie about the life of Saint Peter Julian Eymard (2012)
· 2003 – 2009 Pastor, Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Community, Albuquerque, NM
· 1999- 2003 Pastor, Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community, Houston, TX
· 1992 – 1996 Diocesan Director of Liturgy, Salt Lake City, UT Diocese
Other Publishing & Awards
· Sourcebook for Sundays & Seasons, Chicago: LTP, 2012 & 2013 (section on Devotions for parish life)
· Novena with Saint Peter Julian Eymard (now in four languages), 2006 (and the blessedsacrament.com website)
· Several articles and columns for Modern Liturgy, Holy Family Magazine, AIM and Today’s Liturgy magazines
· US Commerce Association (USCA) Albuquerque Award: Best Places to Worship (2009)
· The Liturgy Documents, Volume 2: Second Edition, “Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass” Commentary. Chicago: LTP, 2012.
· Saint Peter Julian Eymard- A Short Film. Soundtrack. Chicago: Christman Publishing, 2012
· Guide to Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Chicago: LTP, pending