Frank Fromherz, Ph.D. was raised on an Oregon berry and dairy farm and now lives on native oak habitat-restored land near Yamhill, Oregon. He retired June 2018 from a long career as a college professor. In recent years he taught sociology of religion, sociology of peace, and sociology of war at Portland State University. He dedicated many years to Catholic social justice and peace education and action, beginning his career at Mt. Angel Seminary in 1978, teaching later at the University of Portland, and directing the Office of Justice and Peace/Catholic Campaign for Human Development for the Archdiocese of Portland (1990 - 2003).