Pushkar Baum, Business Manager Pushkar (Push) was born in India and at the age of 3 was adopted by the Baum family, of Newark, OH, where he grew up. He is mild-mannered, soft-spoken and loves to tell jokes. He enjoys music and is usually humming a tune or playing the piano. He likes to walk, taking daily walks outside of the church in all kinds of weather. Kind and generous, Push often treats the office staff to lunch or Whits. He enjoys meeting new people and always has a filled candy dish, offering candy to anyone who comes to the church office. He prays daily in the church, and says he keeps parishioners of St. Edward in his prayers.
Schools/Degree: Pushkar was homeschooled for grades K to 6 and then attended Licking County Christian Academy from where he graduated. He then went to the Pontifical College of Josephinum and graduated in 2015 with a B.A. in Humanities, discerning out of the priesthood.
Work Experience: St. Mary Catholic Church, Groveport, bookkeeping
Other: Push enjoys spending time with his family and nephews. He likes building Legos, hiking, playing piano, watching movies or sports, playing cards, board games, and trivia.