In the News ... "Rodriguez discusses path to priesthood"

OA Photo by Mark Sterkel

• Pope John Paul II served as inspiration, priest says

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
Odessa American
 
ODESSA, TEXAS - Always of an adventurous mind, Father Michael Rodriguez was inspired by Zorro and Robin Hood as a boy, and his goals matured to aspirations of the Foreign Service, U.S. Senate and Texas governorship.

But as a student at El Paso Community College, the example of Pope John Paul II prompted him to apply for the priesthood, which he says has more than satisfied his need for challenges.

“God said through him to me, ‘I want you to be a priest,’ ” said the El Paso native, pastor of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at 2633 Conover Ave. in West Odessa ...

• read the rest of this OA report ...