Father Al is a Boston native and was born and raised in the Jamaica Plain section of the city. He is the oldest of 5 siblings. He attended St. John's Seminary in Brighton and was ordained in 1986. Father Al is a veteran of the United States Navy. 

Parishes where Father Al has served prior to St. Blaise Parish: 

• St. Martha's Parish, Plainville, MA
• Cardinal Spellman High School, Brockton, MA (Chaplain)
• St. Paul's Parish, Hingham, MA 
• St. Joseph's Parish, Belmont, MA (1st pastorate)