The Journey To Become Pope Francis

Pope Francis is noted for his humility, dedication to the poor, and commitment to inter-faith dialogue.  He is revered as one of the most popular spiritual leaders of today.  While a resume is likely not part of the papal election process,we researched his career path and composed a resume to illustrate Pope Francis’ journey to becoming the Pontiff.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio

San Roberto Bellarmino. Rome Italy

Theological Education

Salesian School                                                                                                                                  1980

• Mentorship under Ukranian Greek Priest Stefan Czmil
• Awoke hours before class to serve Mass for Czmil

College Maximo de San Jose                                                                                                          1960 

• Licentiate in Philosophy

Inmaculada Concepcion Seminary                                                                                               1958

• Studied Humanities

Secular Education

Escuela Tecnica Industrial No. 27 Hipolito Yrigoyen                                                                1954

• Chemical Technician’s Diploma

Employment & Accomplishments

San Roberto Bellarmino – Cardinal-Priest                                                                                  2001

• Awarded cardinal by Pope John Paul II

• Appointed to five administrative positions within the Roman Curia

• Participated in 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI

Buenos Aires, Agentina – Auxiliary Bishop                                                                                 1992

• Ordained as Tituar Bishop of Acua serving as principal consecrator

• Celebrated Holy Thursday washing feet in jails, hospitals, retirement homes and slums

Society of Jesus of Agentina – Provincial Superior                                                                   1973

• Supervised institutes within province and presided over deliberations

• Ensured orders of the General Chapter and Superior General were properly carried out

Facultades de Filosofia y Teologia de San Miguel                                                                      1969

• Ordained to priesthood

• Served as master of novices for province and taught as professor of theology

Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion – High School teacher                                                 1960

• Taught psychology and literature

• Fostered growth and development of teenagers through lectures and discussion

Buenos Aires Nightclub – Bouncer                                                                                               1956

• Checked IDs and monitored front of house for trouble makers
• Swept floors, maintained cleanliness and janitorial duties

Hickethier-Bachmann Laborary  –  Lab Technician                                                                 1952

• Ran tests in food section of chemical laboratory

• Analyzed and reported test results