Name: Holy Sword Apostolate
Address: Providence

Fr. Robert L. Bailey, MDiv, BS - Director

Fr. Robert L. Bailey, MDiv, BS with the famous Annabelle doll.

Fr. Bob's Bio

Hello! My name is Father Robert L. Bailey – commonly known as Father Bob. I am a native of Cranston, Rhode Island (RI) and a retired Roman Catholic priest in RI. I earned a bachelor's degree in education and human development at RI College, and attended Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Warwick, RI before attending Major Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland where I earned a master's degree in theology. I was ordained to the priesthood in 1993.

Having an interest in the paranormal since childhood, I began to feel a calling to assist those working in the area of paranormal research with my priesthood. I felt that the Church and the Catholic faith could bring some age-old wisdom and spiritual authority to the table in the area of the demonic.

St. Michael the Archangel with his sword surrounded by people praying.

Through a series of circumstances, my friendship with Ryan Buell of the Paranormal Research Society (PRS) led to collaborating with him on various Paranormal State television series episodes where dark forces were suspected. This work gave me both experience and exposure along with credibility in the paranormal field. Because of this, I began to receive numerous requests in my area for spiritual assistance from both individuals and various paranormal investigators. The need became such that I founded a ministry - The Praesidium Warriors of St. Michael (PWSM) - and a website to be at the service of investigators and individuals who may encounter negative or demonic forces by way of education and training in spiritual warfare.

Besides having been a Guest on Paranormal State episodes with Ryan, I also had the privilege to work with the late Lorraine Warren (whom I loved dearly!), Michelle Belanger, and Chip Coffey. I also appeared on Animal Planet’s, The Haunted, as well as Discovery's Expedition X and Haunted Happenings (later called Confronting the Darkness - a talk show on YouTube with Rob Jacobs). I have also been a guest on such radio shows as Sheena LATalk Radio, Swords of St Michael, Paranormal Insider, Behind the Paranormal, SHOK Radio, Anomalies, and most recently, Paranormal Zone.

In the Summer of 2024, I began a private, independent, local ministry called the Holy Sword Apostolate (HSA). With the nickname, Paranormal Padre, I am dedicated to education in spiritual warfare, paranormal issues, and demonology. I am available for lectures and workshops, for liberation over homes or places, prayers for healing and assisting earthbound and Purgatorial souls, as well as working with others on collaborative cases.

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 created to respond to calls for assistance from people in different parts of 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 who can 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 or spirit boards or mediumships (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.

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Father Kenneth Torres, D.D., Co-Director Holy Sword Apostolate Clergy Network

Rev. Fr. Kenneth Torres was born in NY, raised in NJ, and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Having grown up with hauntings and paranormal encounters, he has 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 and holds a doctorate in Divinity and Theology.

He has been a member of The Warren Legacy Foundation for five years, serving as General Manager, working on numerous supernatural cases of a darker nature. To learn more about Fr. Ken's work, click on the button below.

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