Rev. David L. Dawson

I consider myself a living example of the greatness of God's mercy. I am what one would call a "late" vocation and did not truly consider dedicating my life to the Church until I was thirty years old. It was then that I realized my life plan was not going to bring me peace and happiness. I discovered that it was God's plan that must be made manifest in my life for me to find true joy. To do that, I had to completely surrender my will unto His. After several years, I entered into diaconate formation for our diocese and was ordained a deacon in 2013. It was shortly thereafter that I realized God was calling me to do more for Him and His Holy Church. I met with our bishop and was accepted into priestly formation in the fall of 2018. I was ordined in May of 2021. It might sound cliche, but I am truly an example of God drawing straight using crooked lines. God's mercy is truly without end. Totus Tuus!