Formation Stage: Discipleship
Class: Discipleship I
Diocese: Austin
Hometown: Portland, TX
Home Parish: Our Lady of Wisdom, San Marcos
RUSSELL “COLE” SCHULTZE
My family and I converted to the Catholic faith when I was six years old, but I sadly stopped attending Mass once I was confirmed. I was protestant for several years (attending different denominations), until I got plugged into the university parish in San Marcos once I started attending Texas State University. It was there that I began to see the beauty and fullness of the Catholic faith. I heard God’s call to the priesthood one day after adoration when I was putting the crucifix back on the altar. Since then, my life has been an adventure with our Lord!
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” – Romans 12:12
Fun Fact
I’ve traveled 130 nautical miles down the Mississippi River with the Eucharist.