Deacon Reese received his formal theological education through St Joseph Seminary College, St Benedict, Louisiana. He was ordained Perpetual Deacon in May of 1988 in the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge. He was received in the Episcopal Church as Deacon by Bishop Charles Jenkins in September of 2004. Deacon Reese is currently employed full time with St Luke’s as Facilities Manager. He also assists the parish priests with Pastoral Care responsibilities and directs the local Parish Outreach Programs. In addition, he is active in the parish Honduras Outreach activities.