Ryan Stawaisz
| The Reverend Ryan Stawaisz | |
|---|---|
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1 June 2019 by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ryan Andrew Stawaisz August 18, 1989 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| 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
Stawaisz was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on 18 August 1989 to Ray and Susan Stawaisz.[1]
He attended Texas A&M University, studying 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
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
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Back to citation occurrence 1.2 Back to citation occurrence 1.3 Back to citation occurrence 1.4 Back to citation occurrence 1.5 Back to citation occurrence 1.6 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.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Back to citation occurrence 2.2 Back to citation occurrence 2.3 "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.
- Back to citation "Fr. Ryan Stawaisz". CaringBridge. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Back to citation occurrence 4.0 Back to citation occurrence 4.1 Back to citation occurrence 4.2 Francesca Pollio Fenton (6 April 2024). "New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact". Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- Back to citation occurrence 5.0 Back to citation occurrence 5.1 "Love God's Will: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz". Palomita Films. Retrieved 7 April 2024.