Fr. Francis Valerio grew up in Florida and lived in Tennessee until 1997 when he moved to Omaha, Nebraska and joined the Intercessors of the Lamb, a Catholic religious community founded by Mother Nadine Brown. The community is comprised of priests, consecrated Brothers and Sisters and lay families, whose charism is communal intercession (prayer for others), and whose spirituality is contemplative, Trinitarian, Marian and charismatic. Fr. Francis finished his seminary formation at Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis and was ordained in June 2006. Since then, he has been serving in his religious community helping with retreat work and spiritual direction. He currently is a part-time associate pastor at Mary Our Queen Church in Omaha.