Fr. Michel Barry was born and raised in Cork, Ireland. A graduate of Queen of Peace Seminary, Fr. Barry was ordained a member of the Congregation of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SS.CC.) on June 14, 1964. After earning his Master’s of Arts in Theology from Catholic University of America, Fr. Barry spent much of his early years working in education. He held several teaching positions at Catholic schools throughout the country. He is the former Vice-Principal of Bishop Amat and Damien High Schools, and he is the former principal of Mary Star of the Sea Catholic High School in San Pedro. His love of teaching and education helped forge lasting relationships with generations of families throughout Southern California. Many of whom continue to support Mary’s Mercy Center to this day.