In every generation since Jesus Christ founded his church, God has called men to serve him in a special way—as Catholic priests. Although this vocation is not without challenges, Catholic priests report very high satisfaction with their lives and work.
If you are interested in discerning whether you might have a vocation to the priesthood and would like to learn about upcoming discernment opportunities in the Diocese of Knoxville, please email Father Arthur Torres.
Thinking about becoming a priest? Click here for information about discernment.
Deacon Donald Bo Beaty
St. Meinrad School of Theology
Daniel Cooper
St. Meinrad School of Theology
Abrahan Da Silva
St. Augustine’s Seminary
Bobby Denne
St. Meinrad School of Theology
Deacon Daniel Herman
St. Meinrad School of Theology
Nicholas Hickman
St. Meinrad School of Theology
Eli Holt
Conception Seminary College
1LT. Alexander (A.J.) Houston, Chaplain Candidate
St. Meinrad School of Theology
Gerald Stults
Conception Seminary College
Deacon Renzo Alvarado Suarez
Pastoral year
Deacon Michael Willey
St. Meinrad School of Theology
updated Oct. 2023