Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Formation Stage: Discipleship

Class: Discipleship III

Archdiocese: Galveston-Houston

Hometown: Pearland, TX

Home Parish: St. Helen, Pearland

HENRY MICHAEL STADLER

I always grew up having great respect for priests due to their love and dedication to others, but I never thought that God might be calling me to the priesthood until my first year of high school. I started to go to confession, pray the rosary, and take Mass more seriously; through this, God began to pull my heart to the thought of being a priest. At first, I was terrified of the idea of priesthood, but amid fear, God revealed the great joy that comes from being a priest, and during my senior year, I applied and was accepted.

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse

Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.‘” – Luke 1:38

Fun Fact

I earned my Eagle Scout in 2021 as a senior in high school.