My name is Fr. Gabriel Muteru, Ph.D. I am a Catholic Priest serving in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia as Chaplain and Director of Ministry and Spiritual Life at Marymount University. I was born and raised in Kenya, in a small remote village of Embaringo in Nyeri. I received my seminary training in Kenya and I was ordained for the Archdiocese of Nyeri. After my ordination to priesthood, I served as a parish priest and then as a Vice-Rector at Christ the King Major Seminary, Nyeri, Kenya. I later did my philosophy studies in Pamplona Spain where I obtained a Licentiate (equivalent of a Master’s degree) in philosophy. At the same time, I had the advantage of learning the Spanish language and culture. I later came to the United States to pursue my doctorate in philosophy. After my graduation, I became Chaplain at Molloy College on Long Island New York and at the same doing parish work. I later became Chaplain at St. Joseph’s College of Maine before moving to Marymount University in Virginia. I also teach online classes in philosophy at St. John’s University, Queens, New York. I have also taught at Molloy College and Dowling College, both in New York. I also serve as the Patron or Chaplain for the Kenyan Catholic Community in America. This is a group that promotes unity, faith and collaboration among Catholics of Kenyan descent in America. The Kenyan Catholic Community in America is composed of Chapters from different States in America which hold worship services and communal events in their local groups or Jumuiyas. I am also the Chaplain for the group in the DMV area known as DMV St. Francis Jumuiya. I feel so honored and privileged to serve the people of God. From them I learn a lot as I am given an opportunity to serve them. It is always my intention to bring optimism and positivity to those whom I work with or to those I meet. I’m always aware that life is sometimes complicated or difficult for some people who would always appreciate a word of encouragement or guidance through the gifts we are endowed with by the Holy Spirit. I always try to live up to my title as “Father Gabriel” to be there for those whom I serve in their joys and sorrows. I always pray that the Lord change me that I may be able to direct change in others.