Mark Dolce

"I wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people to help them learn to know, love and serve God."
 
Mark was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and a teaching certificate from Lamar University, in Beaumont Texas, but chose to work for Procter and Gamble, which allowed him to relocate to Houston in 1981. He retired from P&G after 28 years and accepted a teaching position at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Houston, where he taught religion. At St. Ambrose, Mark also co-directed the school choir for all school Masses, was the Junior Beta Club sponsor and the Religion Coordinator. He currently teaches religion and Social Studies to middle school students at CtRCS. He also helps with the School Mass and is the sponsor for the Student Council. 
 
In 2006 Fr. Sean invited him to direct the contemporary choir at CTR. He has also served on the Music team for CTR Men’s ACTS Retreats and is currently teaching a Reconciliation and Eucharist Sacrament Prep program for Middle School. Mark is also a member of the Knights of Columbus here at CTR. 
 
Mark has two sons and two grandchildren. His oldest son, Rev. TJ Dolce, is the Pastor at St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Kingwood, Texas. His other son, Charles and his family live here in the Cypress area.

Mark lives in the Jersey Village area with his wife, Sandy, who sings in the choir and is on the Reconciliation and Eucharist Sacrament Preparation team for middle school.