Monsignor John Alesandro: Valuing the Practical and Pastoral Application of Canon Law

Monsignor John Alesandro is a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Center, New York. His unwavering dedication to the Church is obvious when he speaks of the many ministerial roles he has played, both in his diocese and in the Canon Law Society of America. In addition to his canon law expertise, Monsignor Alesandro earned a degree in civil law in his "spare time" in the 1990s. He also is an accomplished pianist and a connoisseur of Bernard Lonergan's theological writings. It was no real surprise that Monsignor Alesandro was honored by the CLSA in 1986 as the Role of Law Award recipient. He continues to inspire and encourage young canonists in the United States and throughout the world today.