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. Dr. Ken Torres, MAPC, BCMHC
Co-Director, Holy Sword Apostolate Clergy Network
Rev. Fr. Kenneth Torres is a Puerto Rican-American Orthodox priest, a U.S. Marine veteran, and a spiritual care provider whose ministry draws on his experience in military counterintelligence, supernatural encounters, and deep theological formation.
With an advanced Doctoral degree in theology and pastoral counseling, and board certification in mental health coaching, he specializes in integrating Orthodox tradition—especially patristic teachings—with discernment in cases involving spiritual affliction and the unseen realm.
He currently serves as Chancellor of The Sacred Grace Orthodox Mission and Co-Director of the Holy Sword Apostolate Clergy Network, equipping others to confront supernatural challenges with faith, clarity, and sacramental wisdom.