Diaconal Ordinations
May 16, 2014
Richard Wilson
Second Year Theology
St. Mary’s Seminary
9845 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77024-3498
Birthday: November 14
Home Parish: St. Joseph’s, Anderson
Rich grew up as a Protestant and served in the Army as a career soldier. His journey to Catholicism started out of pure curiosity. He found it unbelievable that any adult would willingly enter the Catholic Church. After reading the book, Surprised by the Truth, he realized how convincing the truths of the Catholic Church were and the scales fell from his eyes. Rich did extensive reading of Catholic doctrine and felt the call to the priesthood at age 53. After being received into the Church, he entered the seminary. His favorite saint is St. Francis de Sales who taught the truths of the Catholic faith. Richard prays that God will use him to bring many people back into the fullness of faith.