Fr. Nelson comes to HMN after serving in the Archdiocese of New York for over six years. He is a veteran Missionary who has spent a large part of his priesthood as a missionary among the Rathwa Tribals of Gujarat. Born in Mumbai he is the eldest of six children, He has worked as a technician in a Jeep factory, an Assistant Engineer driving trains and has also worked among youth in India. He has served the Salesian Congregation for over thirty years as rector, administrator, pastor, workshop manager and youth co-coordinator. He is well known for his retreat preaching, spiritual counseling and availability to all who need his help. He comes to us from St. Philip Neri in the Bronx where he was very active with the youth ministry.