About The Holy Sword Apostolate
Mission Statement
To empower people through education and prayer to find peace and liberation.
What is the Holy Sword Apostolate?
A private, independent ministry that covers the areas of healing, blessings, peace, liberation, and deliverance. Through drawing from Catholic and Orthodox traditions, this ministry does not discriminate against whom we pray with.
Tribute to Ed & Lorraine Warren
As an Apostolate, we pay tribute to the memory and legacy of Ed and Lorraine. They truly are the “Godparents” of the Paranormal. They were pioneers in the field, and their wisdom still inspires us.
Fr. Robert L. Bailey, MDiv, BS - Director
Fr. Bob's Bio
Father Bob Bailey, also known as the "Paranormal Padre," is a retired Roman Catholic priest, demonologist, and religious educator, with a high level of expertise in deliverance ministry. Father Bob is a co-founder of the Holy Sword Apostolate, an advisor to The Sacred Grace Orthodox Mission of Theotokos and St. Michael, and currently serves as the chief spiritual counselor for the Warren Society for Paranormal Research and Education. Fr. Bob carries a Master's in Theology and was ordained to the priesthood in 1993. He is honored to have had the privilege of working closely with the late Lorraine Warren, in addition to Michelle Belanger, and Ryan Buell.
Fr. Bob has appeared on Paranormal State, Animal Planet’s ‘The Haunted,’ as well as Discovery’s Expedition X, and Haunted Happenings.
(later called ‘Confronting The Darkness’- a talk show found on YouTube with Rob Jacobs).
The Holy Sword Apostolate Clergy Network
Initiated in the Winter of 2025, Father Bob from the East Coast of our Country and Father Kenneth Torres from the West Coast have joined together to form the Holy Sword Apostolate Clergy Network. The Network was established to respond to requests for assistance from individuals across the United States and beyond. Fr. Bob and Fr. Torres will be Co-Directors of the Network.
We are working together to build a network of clergy who have experience in spiritual warfare, demonology, and deliverance, enabling them to adequately respond to the needs of those who seek us out.
Those in the Network must be bona fide clergy from a mainstream Christian tradition. If from a Catholic or Orthodox tradition, there must be proof of Apostolic Succession. If from another Christian tradition, there must be proof of ordination from a bona fide Christian church.
When responding to clients who ask for assistance, the clergy or anyone in their group must never attempt to use a conjuring method such as seances, spirit boards, or mediumship (calling up spirits that are not already present), as these can open a door to potential negative or demonic entities.
It is hoped that the Holy Sword Apostolate, under the patronage of the Archangel St Michael, may become a beacon of hope for those feeling overcome by the darkness. To inquire about joining the Network, please click the "Contact Me" button below.
Rev. Fr. Ken Torres, Dr. MAPC, BCMHC Co-Director, Holy Sword Apostolate Clergy Network
Rev. Fr. Kenneth Torres currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Having grown up with experiences of hauntings and paranormal encounters, he possesses a deep understanding of the supernatural.
He is of Puerto Rican descent. A US Marine veteran, Kenneth, medically retired honorably after sustaining injuries in service to his country. He has a background in counterterrorism and government contracting, with certificates and a degree in counterintelligence and security studies.
After his military service, Kenneth pursued a calling in ministry, earning a master's in Pastoral Counseling.
He is a board-certified mental health coach and serves as a chaplain. With over 15 years of experience, Kenneth has studied the occult and demonology, holding a doctorate in Divinity and Theology, and serving as the Chancellor of The Sacred Grace Orthodox Mission.
He was The Former General Manager, A Board member, and Division Director of the Warren Legacy Foundation for five years, serving as General Manager, where he worked on numerous supernatural cases of a darker nature. To learn more about Fr. Ken's work, click on the button below.