Rev. Jeffrey Keyes, C.PP.S.
Missionary of the Precious Blood
Roman Catholic Priest
Pastor, St. Edward Parish, Newark, CA
God draws straight with crooked lines!
1953 Baptism, September 20
1959-1962 St. Theresa Grammar School, Oakland
1961 First Communion, May 7, St. Theresa, Oakland
1962-1967 St. Clement School, Hayward, CA
1967 Confirmation, February 9, Bishop Floyd L. Begin
1967-1971 Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward
1971-1975 Holy Ghost Fathers Missionary Formation Center, Houston, TX
BA, Philosphy, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
1975 Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish School, Lake Charles, LA
1975-1976 Holy Ghost Novitiate
1977-1979 St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park, CA
1979-1983 Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Leander, San Leandro, CA
1980 Publication, "A Gentle Strength," Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
1980-1985 Graduate Studies in Liturgy and Music, St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, IN
1984-1988 Director of Music, St. Edward, Newark, CA
1988-1990 Precious Blood House of Formation, Berkeley, CA
1990 Incorporation, CPPS, May 8
1989-1990 Choir Director, St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, Oakland, CA
1990 Master of Divinity, Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley
1990-1991 Deacon Internship, St. Anthony Parish, Manteca, CA
1991 Ordained to the Priesthood, October 26, 1991, Bishop John Cummins
1990-1993 Director of Vocations
Preaching Missions and Retreats, California, Texas, Ohio
Director of Precious Blood Companions
1994-2001 Pastor, St. Barnabas, Alameda, CA
1998 Election to Provincial Council, Provincial Secretary
2001-2004 Director of Advanced Formation, Chicago
2003-2004 Deputy Coordinating Team Priest, Retrouvaille International
2004-2005 Studies in Gregorian Chant, St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, IN
2005-2006 International Coordinating Team Priest, Retrouvaille International
2002-2004 Dir. Gregorian Chant Choir, Univ. of Chicago, Calvert House
2004- Pastor, St. Edward, Newark, CA
2005 Province of the Pacific Suppressed, July 1
Parish Missions
Retreats
Days and Evenings of Reflection
Ministry of Reconciliation
Adult Faith Formation
Liturgy and Music, Gregorian Chant
Retrouvaille International
a ministry of reconciliation for hurting marriages
Priest Team Member for Oakland Diocese