Father Paul Gulya

Father Paul Gulya, who was ordained to the priesthood in 1981, is the pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of the American National Catholic Church in Kearny, NJ.

Father Paul is a bi-vocational priest maintaining his priestly ministry in addition to a successful career as a Realtor marketing and selling properties in Hudson County. In addition to his ministry and secular work he conducts collection campaigns for area homeless shelters and food pantries and visits them weekly. He also is an avid animal rescue volunteer and advocate and several times a year participates in the monthly Animal Aid USA rescue caravans.

He is of the firm belief that God’s love is unconditional and freely given to all regardless of life’s circumstance and without exception. Father Paul believes that the Church should be a beacon welcoming all to come and experience the healing love of God. No one should ever feel unwelcome in God’s house or at God’s table, for any reason.
Father Paul and Tony Lopez are the proud fathers of three Georgia rescues, two dogs, and a cat.