Fr. Derek Van Daniker
Pastors Associate
Fr. Derek Van Daniker
Born: March 17, 1979, Lexington, KY
Family History:
Father: Relmond P. Van Daniker, III (deceased)
Mother: Dolores Van Daniker
Siblings: Jennifer Dobbs, Janet Middleton, Ryan Van Daniker, Julianne Rainey
Schools Attended:
Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary (1985-1993)
Lexington Catholic High School (1993-1997)
University of Notre Dame (1997-2001)
Séminaire de l’Immaculée Conception (2005-2009)
Degrees:
Montclair State University (2015-2018)
BS in Mathematics (University of Notre Dame)
MA in Teaching Secondary Mathematics (Montclair State University)
Ordination: Date June 28, 2009
Place: Solliès-Ville, France
By: Bishop Dominique Rey
First Solemn Mass: June 29, 2009, Solliès-Ville, France
Ministry Assignments:
2009-2011: St Probace, Tourves, France
2011-2012: Christ the King School, Lexington KY, teacher
2012-2013: Lexington Catholic High School, Lexington KY, teacher
2013-2014: Don Bosco Retreat Center, Stony Point, NY, staff
2014-2015: Salesian Novitiate, novice
2015-2018: Don Bosco Residence, Orange, NJ, student
2018-2019: Salesian High School, New Rochelle, NY, teacher
2019-2020: Don Bosco Preparatory School, teacher
2020-2021: Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, Tacoma Park, MD, tutor
2021-2022: Holy Family, Ashland, KY, parochial vicar
2022-2024: St. John School, Georgetown KY, teacher
2024-present: Christ the King, Lexington KY, parochial vicar