Father Joseph Brandt was born and raised in Montgomery County. He received his education at Visitation Parish (Norristown), Bishop Kenrick High School (Norristown), and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (Overbrook). Ordained in 1983 after 2 years in parish work, he spent 15 years teaching in Archdiocesan high schools. Returning to parish ministry, he served as Parochial Vicar at St. Luke’s from 2000 - 2003 and then was named Pastor of St. Anne’s from 2003 - 201. Returning to St. Luke’s as Administrator in 2011, he was named Pastor in July 2012. The everyday contact and influence of Catholic education in the lives of children is of the most significant importance.