In 1999, Anthony Tozzi was taking classes at the University of Cincinnati's Raymond Walters campus and thinking of becoming a teacher when God called him to have a stronger impact on people's lives. 

A member of St. Gabriel Parish in Glendale, Fr. Tozzi graduated from Princeton High School in 1998 and attended Raymond Walters for two years with the intention of transferring to the UC campus.  When he decided to answer God’s call he finished college at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus in 2004 and then entered Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary. 

Fr. Tozzi’s internship at St. Ann Parish in Hamilton gave him confidence in his ability to minister and gave him a feel for life in the priesthood. He is looking forward to celebrating Mass and conveying the sacrament in parishioners’ lives.   He also looks forward to a life of helping others. Visiting the sick will be an important part of his ministry and he has a special love for the homebound and people in the hospital.  

Fr.  Tozzi is the son of Franco Tozzi of Sharonville.  His mother, Susan, died in November 2008. He also has an older brother, Peter. His family is very supportive of his ministry.