Biagio Mazza is Pastoral Associate for St. Sabina’s Parish in Belton, Missouri providing for the adult faith formation needs of the parish. Biagio has worked for the church in various positions for over 40 years. Before coming to St. Sabina in May 2006, Biagio was a staff member of the Center for Pastoral Life and Ministry in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, for over 17 years. Prior to joining the staff of the Center for Pastoral Life and Ministry, Biagio worked in catechetical ministry in the Archdiocese of New York for over 12 years.

Biagio published one book and contributed to another. Biagio authored a book in the Paulist Press Catechist’s Guide Series called How to Teach Scripture, published by Paulist Press in 2010. He is also a major contributor to books on Scripture backgrounds for Lectionary Years A, B and C, called Foundations for Preaching and Teaching, published by Liturgy Training Publications.

Biagio was an adjunct instructor in scripture, theology, church history, and Islam for the Institute of Religious Studies facilitated through Benedictine College for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, as well as adjunct Theology instructor for both Rockhurst and Avila universities in Kansas City, Missouri. Biagio is active in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, especially with Jewish-Christian and Muslim-Christian dialogues.