Father Mike Matveenko has been an Eagles fan ever since he can remember. Growing up in South Jersey, a strong sense of Eagles tradition was instilled in him by his immediate family and close relatives. As a child, the Eagles and the church helped define who Father Mike is today.
For as long as the Eagles have been a part of Father Mike’s life, so has the Catholic Church. From a young age, Father Mike remembers always being involved in the church, whether it was as an altar boy or a lector. This service gave him the opportunity to develop a strong relationship with the parish clergy who became some of his greatest role models.