Rick Santorum Fast Facts Personal Birth place: Winchester, Virginia Father: Aldo Santorum, a psychologist Mother: Catherine (Dughi) Santorum, a nurse Marriage: Karen (Garver) Santorum (1990-present) Children: Isabella, 2008; Patrick, 2001; Peter, 1999; Sarah, 1998; Gabriel, born and died in 1996; Daniel, 1995; Richard Jr., 1993; Elizabeth, 1991 Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., Political Science, 1980; University of Pittsburgh, M.B.A., 1981; Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1986 Religion: Roman Catholic Other Facts Member of the “Gang of Seven,” a group that exposed and condemned scandals in congress, when in the House of Representatives. Founded the Congressional Working Group on Religious Freedom. Known for spearheading and helping to pass the welfare reform bill and a ban on partial-birth abortion.