Curriculum Vitae

1968:
Born in Leidschendam on April 5, 1968

1972-1980:
Primary Education in Bleiswijk

1980-1986:
Pre-University Education (VWO) in Zoetermeer

1986-1988:
Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at the Institut Supérieur de Philosophie of the Catholic University of Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve)

1988-1990:
Master’s degree in Philosophy. Thesis on the Philosophic Anthropology of Edith Stein

1990-1991:
Theology at the Institut d’Etudes Théologiques (Brussels)

1991-1996:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Theology at the Katholieke Theologische Universiteit (Catholic University of Theology) of Utrecht. Thesis on Hans Urs von Balthasar

1996:
Deaconal and priestly ordinations for the Archdiocese of Utrecht

1996-1999:
PhD research at the Thomas Institute in Utrecht

1996-2001:
Parish priest in Lopik, Benschop and Montfoort, the Netherlands; Founder of the Dutch Catholic multimedia organisation Rorate and editor for the Catholic news website RKnieuws.net.

2001-2003:
Social Communications at the Gregorian University in Rome. Specialisation: Television production

2003-2004:
Parish priest in Amersfoort, the Netherlands; staff member multimedia of the Pastoral Service Center of the Archdiocese of Utrecht

2005-2008:
Founder and CEO of the international new media organisation SQPN, the Star Quest Production Network; columnist, public speaker and writer; producer and host of several audio and video productions and shows.