Deacon Estevan Wetzel

Faith has always been an integral part of my life. It was in 6th grade that I began to altar serve and become fascinated with the Mass. As I became more involved in my faith with retreats, Steubenville conferences, and youth group, I literally fell in love with the Lord and his Church. This love of God allowed me to hear the whisper of God asking me to discern the priesthood.

I had no intention of going to seminary until December of my Senior year. Fr. Paul hosts a Day of Discernment every year and I attended it with an open heart. I prayed that God would show me what he wanted to show me because I was a little lost on where I would go for college. While the priest was talking about seminary, I felt this deep, gnawing feeling compelling me to apply. I went home and prayed about it. While I was praying, I felt this peace and joy about this prospect of seminary. I applied, was accepted, and am excited to see what God has in store for me.

For me, the key has always been prayer. There have also been countless people who have given me words of encouragement and been holy examples of what it is to live the faith. I pray that through this time at seminary, I will grow into the man God wants me to be and be able to eventually follow the footsteps of the great saints before us.

Parish: Most Holy Trinity
High School: Saint Mary's High School
Grade School: Most Holy Trinity
Favorite Saint(s): Pope John Paul II, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Pius X