ANIMALPASTOR
OCTOBER 4, 2013 - FEAST OF ST FRANCIS - ASSISI - ITALY
Biography
Tomasz Jaeschke, born on 24th of September, 1959 in Poznan (Poland), grew up in a family of four (wonderful) siblings.
EDUCATION
- Catholic Philosophy and Theology at the Pontifical Academy in Krakow (Poland) - Master of Theology (focusing on spirituality)
- Catholic Religious Education at the University of Vienna (Austria) - Master of Religious Education
- Peer Mediation Training Coach at the University of Education in Vienna, Strebersdorf (Austria)
WORK
Tom is the author of the book "Nierzadnice" (KOS 2006), a theological treatise on the theory and practice of the life of the Catholic Church.
Tom is longtime pastor (companion) of various marginalized groups such as drug and alcohol addicts. Tom works as an educator for children and adolescents with multiple disabilities, and he teaches religion.
MISCELLANEOUS
Tom practices karate (Shotokan) and he is the only 'human-animal chaplain' in Europe.
Tom's favorite pastime: jogging
Tom's favorite quote: "Do animals have souls and do they understand feelings? Such a question can be posed only by one who lacks equally the one and the other" (Eugen Drewermann)
Tom's best and favorite animal welfare trainer: Nikita (Akita Inu) † February 2012.
Tom's motto:
"I am deeply convinced that there is much more that connects us with the animals, than what divides us from them. And what seems to divides us from them at first sight, after deeper consideration, only connects us even more"
