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Father Jim (R. James Balint)

    • MAY 06

      Born

    1930

    • Graduates from Catholic University with Bachelor of Architectural Engineering

    • Begins work as Civilian Naval Architect with U.S. Navy

    1951

    • Begins Active Duty Service with the U.S. Air Force at Dyess Air Force Base

    1954

    • Begins Theological Studies at The Catholic University

    1956

    • Ordained Priest for Diocese of Dallas-Fort Worth

    1961

    • Begins Teaching Religion and Mathematics at Jesuit High School

    • Commissioned as Chaplain in Texas Air National Guard

    1963

    • Re-enters Active Duty as a Chaplain and Assigned to Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base

    1966

    • Graduates from The Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base

    1973

    • Begins serving as Faculty Member of The Air Force Chaplain School at Maxwell Air Force Base

    1977

    • Appointed The Command Chaplain for Air Force Logistics Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

    1985

    • Appointed The Command Chaplain for Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base

    1987
    • MAY 31

      Retires from Air Force as Colonel

    • AUG

      Returns to Diocese of Dallas as Interim Associate Pastor of All Saints Church

    • DEC 19

      Appointed Founding Pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Community

    1990
    • MAY

      Retires from Active Ministry and becomes Pastor Emeritus of Prince of Peace Catholic Community

    2010
    • FEB 01

      Prince of Peace Catholic Community Celebrates 25th Anniversary

    • MAR 22

      Died - May He Rest in Peace

    2016