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name: Dominic Francis Windsor, SJ.
age: 35
history: Dominic was born the eldest son in a devoutly Catholic family in Waterford, Ireland in 1975, and from the beginning, he was earnest and eager to please. He was clever and handsome as a child, curious about the world, but quick to mind whenever his parents corrected him. He had a strong sense of responsibility to his three younger sisters, cognizant always of the necessity of setting a good example for them. When it was time for shots, he took his without flinching, aware that his sisters watched him. When his father disciplined him, he took it without complaint, aware that his sisters watched him. He learned duty and obligation from a young age, and that sense of responsibility has never left him.

Dominic showed a devotion to the Church early on. He was an altar server for many years at the family parish, and a star pupil of the Christian Brothers at school. He had a sharp, keen mind, and he seemed entirely set on giving that mind to the Church. His father was concerned, uncertain about his only boy not passing on the family name, but his mother could not have been any more proud of him if she had tried. Still, Dominic honoured his father’s wishes, and instead of going straight into a minor seminary from school, he went instead to Trinity College, Dublin, sitting a degree in history and theology. He was a popular pupil at Trinity, a star on the crew team and an enthusiastic club player for cricket, athletic and charming. However, for all that he was popular with the female students, Dominic was relatively uninterested in dating. He had exactly one girlfriend, Fiona, an English major in his junior year, but the relationship was lukewarm and ended before senior year began. It was his senior year that Dominic felt his calling most strongly. After graduation, he spent a few months backpacking in Europe, and when he returned in the fall, he put in his candidacy to be a novice Jesuit.

Seminary was challenging, but Dominic thrived in the difficult academic environment. He was a natural at Latin, and Church History was a strong suit of his. However, his real love proved to be moral theology and catechetics, showing a gift for teaching early on. It was with that in mind that his order trained him, sending him to the Pontifical Irish College in Rome. There, Dominic was a natural with the children, teaching catechism to the local English-speaking children in Rome. He was ordained as a full Jesuit in 2002, after a great deal of training, preparation, and education. Dominic's gift as a theologian was notable, and his ability to translate complex issues of theology and belief into something school children could grasp was understood as quite valuable by his superiors. Dominic was encouraged to write, and he continues work on a young adult volume of morals, ethics, and modernity currently.

Dominic’s career has been quite varied. He spent some time in Rome in the Irish College, ministering to the English-speaking Catholics of Rome, and then returned to Ireland to teach at a Jesuit high school outside of Galway. He was well-loved by his students, and showed a great deal of promise, publishing a minor text for theological instruction in 2005, and a few articles on discernment for young men in 2007. When the call came from the diocese of Helena for a Jesuit to oversee theological education in Butte, Dominic’s name came up, and in 2010, he left Ireland for Montana. To say he has had a bit of a culture shock, adjusting to life in Butte, is to say the very least. He has been homesick and a little disoriented at times, but his love for the Church, his intellectual drive, and his compassion for his flock have made Dominic a loved figure, even though he doesn’t seem to realise it himself.

appearance: Dominic is tall and broad shouldered, with bright blue eyes and a winning smile (complete with dimples). His brown hair is always tidily slicked back, he’s always in his clericals, and the only sign of his somewhat absent-minded professor tendencies is how often he loses his reading glasses (thick, black-framed affairs) and the smudges of ink on his fingers. Dominic has a fine voice, a clear tenor that has retained his lilting Waterford accent, and he’s noted as a lovely singer, especially fond of chanting the Mass. Overall, Dominic is an attractive, pleasant man, and his warmth of personality shines out of him.
occupation: Jesuit priest assigned to the diocese of Helena; director of theological education at Catholic Central High in Butte as well as catechism and spiritual development at the parish.
skills: BA in history and religious studies; MDiv in moral theology; Jesuit ordination; languages: Irish, Latin, Greek, Italian, some French; basic automotive repair and maintenance; cooks reasonably well; strong knack for identifying patterns.
personality: Dominic has a kind, rather gentle sort of personality. He’s steady above all things, utterly dependable and always ready to do what he said he was going to do, no matter the personal difficulties. He takes his sense of duty and obligation very seriously, and he will never, ever shirk it. He’s a constant over-achiever, always taking on far more than he should be able to handle, but somehow, he still manages to have time for anyone who needs him, no matter how small or ridiculous the request seems. He’s the sort who will give you the last dollar in his wallet and the shirt off his back if you need it, and he wouldn’t think twice about it. He’ll change your tyre, walk the new students to class, ferry groceries to the elderly, play a game with an upset child, anything. Dominic has a way of making you seem like you’re the most important person in the world when you approach him for anything, and it is a well-loved trait. He’s highly intelligent, quick-witted, and there are very few tasks that, when shown how to perform them, he cannot master. Whatever you need from him, he’ll gladly do, and never ask a thing in return.

He’s basically rather humble and unassuming. He takes little pride in much, save for his position as a Jesuit, justly proud of the reputation of his order as the great intellectuals of the Church, and the Marines of the Faith as well – able to handle any situation, adapt to it with grace, and bring the Gospel to any corner of the earth, no matter the circumstances. He believes in a rather mystical version of the faith, pulling his personal devotionals from St Térèsa, St John of the Cross, and others. He has a strong belief in discipline, and takes personal penance seriously. His faith is devout and absolute, intensely personal and yet, gladly shared. For him, his greatest joy is bringing young people to the Church and setting their feet on the good, holy paths. He sees this as his mission, and he takes a great deal of satisfaction from seeing a new crop of confirmed Catholics every year. However, his education as a Jesuit means he has the skills to speak ecumenically and work with individuals outside of the faith without pressing his own religiosity upon them. He believes in living the Gospel and working it with his hands instead of merely speaking it with his lips, and it shows in his daily life.

Generally, Dominic hasn’t a mean bone in his body, and gets queasy at the sight of blood. His temper, when roused, is something terrible, however, and he can put the fear of God in someone with his booming voice and the fire in his eyes. Heaven help you if he catches you hurting someone else, for his anger is swift and terrible. There’s some deep anger buried in him somewhere, but it’s hard to pull out. For all of that, Dominic is essentially a funny, sweet-natured bloke, ready with a smile or a joke, or a helping hand, the most affable priest you’ll ever meet. He has a touch of innocence to him, almost naivete, but he’s so kind, it’s easily forgiven. He believes the best of people, and he’s certain you’ll live up to his expectations.
likes: sweet and milky tea, cricket, vespers Mass, cold weather, snow, U2, CS Lewis, liturgical incense, fountain pens, chips with vinegar.
dislikes: hot summers, wet wool, horror movies, rap music, ice cream, orange juice with pulp, American football.
type: Lunar werewolf, coming up on his first change.
ability: N/A