Fr. Modde is excited to be returning to full-time parish ministry as the associate pastor of St. Joseph's, having served at St. Mary's High School as chaplain, teacher, counselor, and coach since 2000. Fr. Brad has also served at the following parishes since he was ordained for the Archdiocese of St. Louis in May of 1997: St. Joan of Arc, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Mary Magdalen (St. Louis), and Immaculate Heart of Mary (St. Louis).

Fr. Modde has a B.A. in philosophy from Saint Louis University and a M.Div. from Kenrick Seminary. In his spare time, Fr. Brad enjoys sports (especially baseball and soccer), playing golf, and riding his motorcycle.