Paul Ramunni grew up as a Catholic on Long Island, New York in the 1950’s and 60’s. He attended Catholic schools all throughout his formal educational career. He graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 1970. He went on to earn a Masters Degree in Economics from Fordham University and eventually a second Masters Degree in Accounting from Long Island University in 1976.

In 1978 he became a Certified Public Accountant and started his own public accounting firm in 1982, of which he is still a partner. His work with clients, both on a business and personal level, has led him to focus on the larger issues concerning people’s wealth and how best to utilize their assets in a manner that would please God. Gradually he found himself talking to clients and friends more and more about spiritual matters as he analyzed peoples' needs and concerns about their future. Much of that practical experience helped form the basis for this book.

Over the years, Paul became very active in his church and other para-church ministries such as FCCI, Fellowship of Companies for Christ Int’l (Christ at Work). He has also been involved in the Lions Club, Exchange Club, and is a past president of a local Rotary International Club. He has personally facilitated many Bible studies, Christian Business Owners group meetings, taught seminars and workshops concerning the Godly use of money for individuals and business owners, as well as teaching groups how to integrate their faith with their work.

Paul is also an adjunct teacher at the University of Connecticut in the area of accounting and has been a director of numerous non-profit organizations over the years. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Litchfield Bancorp, a local mutual savings bank. He lives in Canaan, Connecticut with his wife and best friend Marcia, and has two grown children, Daniel and Joy.

It was early in 1990 when, because of his wife’s prayers, Paul’s life changed dramatically as he met Jesus Christ in the form of a little book called “In His Steps” by Charles Sheldon. Her prayers made his ensuing walk with God possible and ultimately are responsible for the production of this book, “The Poor Catholic; The Road to Grace.”