Father Amin Houli was born in Damascus, Syria in 1964. He received his degree of theology at Balamand University in Tripoli, Lebanon and continued his education at the theological school in Athens, Greece. Father Houli speaks fluent Arabic, Greek, and English. He is happily married to Khouria Rena, he is blessed with two children, Theodora and Nicholas. His ultimate passion, spreading the word of God.

Before arriving at St. James, Father Houli served as a deacon at St. Mary Livonia located in Detroit, Michigan. On February 6, 2005 he was ordained a priest by Bishop Mark of Toledo and became pastor at St. Catherine mission in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

During the 2009 Midwest Parish Life Conference, Fr. Amin was elevated to the rank of Arch Priest. May God grant him many years.