I am the fourth child of seven, and the only son of Jerry and Rita (Urban) Bline. I was baptized at Saint Paul Church (Akron) and spent all of my childhood years in Summit County with my parents and family who first taught me what it means to love God in the context of family. I went to Holy Family School (Stow) through part of fourth grade, then to Immaculate Heart of Mary (Cuyahoga Falls). I began public school in fifth grade and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School (Class of 1980-Yeah!). At that time my family moved to Canal Fulton (where most of them still live...only 15 minutes away from) as I began my undergraduate work in Child Life at the University of Akron (Graduated 1985). I worked at Saint Luke\'s Hospital in Cleveland for over seven years as a Child Life Specialist.

Then in January of 1993 I entered Saint Mary Seminary for the Diocese of Cleveland. I was ordained on the Feast of Saint Joan of Arc (May 30) in 1998, and began my first assignment as an associate pastor at the nurturing Church of Saint Clare (Lyndhurst) with the perfect first and formative \"Melchizedek\" pastor, Fr. S. J. Klasinski. After five glorious years I was transferred to the vibrant and supportive parish family of Saint Barnabas (Northfield) for four years with the ever inviting and reason-to-love-priesthod, Fr. Charlie Diedrick. I was assigned to Saint Francis de Sales Parish as a parochial vicar in 2007 under the shepherding of Fr. Schleicher (who actually taught my mother in school)...what an awesome blessing! When he retired in August 2008 I became the parish\'s Administrator until November 23, 2009 when Bishop Lennon assigned me as their third pastor.
Pax!

Born in Chicago to Viola and William Schleicher, Fr. Schleicher was the middle child. He had two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister. He was blessed to have his widowed grandmother (Isabelle Dorsey) live with his family. His grandmother attended daily mass and he went along. Soon he became a server. His faith continued to grow while he attended Christ the King where he was nurtured by the Sisters of Mercy. His family moved to Long Island, New York where he entered the high school seminary, Immaculate Conception Preparatory in the Diocese of Brooklyn. The next family move brought Father to the Cleveland area, but to attend the minor seminary he had to attend Sacred Heart in Detroit. Later he attended St. Mary\\\'s Major Seminary from which he was ordained on December 18th, 1954. There were 27 young men in that class.

His first assignment was St. Mary\\\'s of Akron where he was mentored by Fr. Ted Bedell who became a close friend. Other assignments were St. Bernard\\\'s , St. Bartholmew\\\'s, and St. Sebastian\\\'s where he would meet Fr. Charles Byrider, pastor and role model for Father who would later come to live at St. Francis de Sales . Father was appointed pastor of St. Francis de Sales in 1974 and considered himself fortunate to have the founding pastor, Fr. Francis Diederich living with him. Fr. Schleicher remained pastor until he retired in 2008. His love for the Eucharist and love for the priesthood continued to strengthen him as he continued to serve the St. Francis community as pastor emeritus in residence until he was given his long awaited day of glory when he returned to the Father on February 23, 2010. We thank God for sending us such a Shepherd!

I have grown up here with my wife Kathy, our children, and grandchildren. I love this life and call to the diaconate!

I serve as our Parish Project Manager and Director of Buildings and Grounds. I am blessed to celebrate my faith here at St. Francis in various parish and liturgical ministries with my beautiful and inspiring wife, Kathleen, as we continue to grow with our vibrant and loving 3 children: Kelsey, Brennen, and Connor.

I am a convert to the Catholic faith, and have been a member of St. Francis de Sales since 1990. I am married to Chris Vaughan Robbins (yes, that\\\'s her above me). We have three sons, all who have been involved in CYO sports offered here at St. Francis, as well as serving and volunteering in the parish life. I am the Past-President of Parish Pastoral Council, and am a member of our School Advisory Committee.

I have been a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish for 20 years. I am married and have 4 daughters. I have been involved in Parish life in the Music Ministry, teaching the children of St. Francis de Sales Parish School and co-director of Mission Camp. My involvement has strengthened my faith. I pray that through my service at St. Francis others have a deeper faith as well.