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Father Michael P. Orsi 

Fr. Michael P. Orsi Opus Bono Sacerdotii AdvisorChaplain and Research Fellow in Law & Religion at the Ave Maria Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was ordained for the Diocese of Camden in 1976 and has a broad background in teaching and educational administration. Fr. Orsi has authored or co-authored four books and 75 articles in 15 journals. Additionally, he has served as Assistant Chancellor, Assistant Vicar for Pastoral Services, Director of Family Life Bureau, and a coordinator of Pope John Paul II’s visit to New Jersey. He has also served as a member of The Institute for Genomic Research at the University of Pennsylvania and as a member of New Jersey’s Advisory Council on AIDS. Fr. Orsi holds a Doctorate in Education from Fordham University, two Master's degrees in Theology from Saint Charles Seminary, a Master of Science in Education, and a Bachelor of Arts from Cathedral College.

Articles by Fr. Orsi:

Church’s Response to Abuser-Priests Should Be Tempered with Mercy

The Pope’s Response To Sex Abuse Crisis Is On Target

Bishops Sacrifice Accommodations, Privileges and Rights: Everybody Loses

Tort Reform, Clergy Abuse and the Common Good

“Priests’ Privacy and Reputation Need Protection”

The Real Reason for the Vocation Crisis

Separation of Church and State Jeopardized