Ryan Stawaisz
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Ryan Stawaisz | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
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| Ordination | 1 June 2019 by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo |
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| Born | Ryan Andrew Stawaisz August 18, 1989 |
| Died | June 21, 2021 (aged 31) Tomball, Texas, United States |
Ryan Andrew Stawaisz (18 August 1989 – 21 June 2021) was an American Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Stawaisz was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on 18 August 1989 to Ray and Susan Stawaisz.[1]
He attended Texas A&M University, studing Petroleum Engineering and graduating in 2011.[1][2] During his studies, Stawaisz was diagnosed with cancer;[3]}} however, after several months of treatment including surgery, he recovered. After attending a Catholic retreat (Aggie Awakening Retreat), he was inspired to join the priesthood.[2]
After graduating from college, Stawaisz entered Saint Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana, where he earned a degree in philosophy. He went on to study at Saint Mary's Seminary in Houston, Texas, and shortly before his ordination, he received another cancer diagnosis.[4] He was ordained to the diaconate and eventually to the priesthood on 1 June 2019.[1]
He began his ministry at Prince of Peace Catholic Church as a parochial vicar.[1] He continued ministering even while undergoing cancer treatment.[1]
Stawaisz died on 21 June 2021.[1][2]
Legacy
[edit]A film entitled Love God's Will: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz was produced by Palomita Films about his life.[4][5] As well as recounting Stawaisz's biography, it explores the case for him being beatified.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Sean O'Driscoll (14 September 2021). "Catholic Chaplain Corps responds to the sick, dying when family can't". Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d "RIP Fr. Ryan Stawaisz - Beloved Catholic Priest Dies after Long Battle with Cancer at Age 31". Catholic News World. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Fr. Ryan Stawaisz". CaringBridge. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Francesca Pollio Fenton (6 April 2024). "New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact". Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Love God's Will: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz". Palomita Films. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
