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American priest

Ordination1 June 2019
by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo

BornRyan Andrew Stawaisz
(1989-08-18)August 18, 1989

DiedJune 21, 2021(2021-06-21) (aged 31)

The Reverend Ryan Stawaisz
Church	Roman Catholic Church
Orders
Ordination	1 June 2019 by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo
Personal details
Born	Ryan Andrew Stawaisz (1989-08-18)August 18, 1989 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died	June 21, 2021(2021-06-21) (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]

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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.
1 2 3 4 "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.
1 2 3 Francesca Pollio Fenton (6 April 2024). "New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact". Retrieved 7 April 2024.
1 2 "Love God's Will: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz". Palomita Films. Retrieved 7 April 2024.

v t e Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston
Ordinaries	Prefect Apostolic of Texas John Timon Vicar Apostolic of Texas Jean-Marie Odin Bishops of Galveston Jean-Marie Odin Claude Marie Dubuis Nicolaus Aloysius Gallagher Christopher Edward Byrne Wendelin Joseph Nold Coadjutor bishop Pierre Dufal (did not succeed to the See) Bishops of Galveston–Houston Wendelin Joseph Nold John Louis Morkovsky Archbishops of Galveston–Houston Joseph Fiorenza Daniel DiNardo Joe S. Vásquez Auxiliaries John E. McCarthy Enrique San Pedro Curtis J. Guillory James Anthony Tamayo Vincent M. Rizzotto Joe S. Vásquez George Sheltz Italo Dell’Oro Priests who became bishops John E. McCarthy Priests Ryan Stawaisz David Michael Moses
Churches	Co-cathedrals St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Galveston (Bishop's Palace, Galveston) Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Houston Historic parishes All Saints Church, Houston Annunciation Church, Houston Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Houston Our Mother of Mercy Church, Houston St. Joseph's Church, Galveston
Education	Universities Our Lady of the Lake University, Houston University of St. Thomas, Houston High schools, K-12 Duchesne Academy, Houston High schools, 9-12 Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston Frassati Catholic High School, Harris County (Spring area) Incarnate Word Academy, Houston O'Connell College Preparatory School, Galveston Pope John XXIII High School, Harris County (Katy area) Saint Agnes Academy, Houston St. Pius X High School, Houston St. Thomas High School, Houston Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Houston List of schools List of schools in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston
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