Upon This Rock

Father Don Farnan writes the “Upon This Rock” blog. He is the founder and director of the Farnan Spirituality Center (FSC) in Kansas City, Missouri, and Special Assistant for Faith-Justice. Mission and Ministry. at Rockhurst University, Kansas City; and serves as Pastor for Saint James and Saint Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, both a part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. 

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Secondary Education from Rockhurst, a Master of Divinity from The University of Saint Mary of the Lake—Mundelein Seminary, Chicago, and a Master of Christian Spirituality from Creighton University, Omaha. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 13, 1987, for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

His writings include At the Crossroads of Hope: A Priest’s Inner (City) Journey, This Bold Prayer: A Collection of Spiritual Essays, and A Parish for All Seasons: A Year in the Life of Saint Thomas More School.