Born in Kentucky in 1962, Fr. Walter Wagner, O.P. entered the Order of Preachers (Dominican Order) in August 1987 having been captivated by the Order's charism of "holy preaching." After being ordained to the priesthood in 1993 Father served the Saint Joseph Province of the Order as Professor of Theology at Providence College, Prior in one of the Province's houses, Master of Novices at the Province's novitiate in Ohio, and currently as Pastor of Saint Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City. As Master of Novices for ten years Father Wagner was charged with the responsibility of forming the new