Alumnus Andrew Barth Ordained a Priest
February 11, 2026
On February 7, Fr. Andy Barth was ordained a priest in the Institute of the Incarnate Word. He was ordained by Bishop Chad Zielinski alongside three other men at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C.
Fr. Barth is the fourteenth JPCatholic alumnus to be ordained. He graduated from JPCatholic in 2015 with his Bachelor's in Communications Media, Emphasis in Animation & Gaming. While in formation for the priesthood, he has continued to utilize his artistic talent by painting religious artwork and murals for the order.
Several JPCatholic alumni were able to join the Ordination Mass, including John-Henry Keenan (BS '13), Haley Rossi (BS '14, MBA '15), Jacob Spence (BS '14).
Learn more about the Institute of the Incarnate Word at www.iveamerica.org
