Steven Michael Kirk

Formation Stage: Propaedeutic

Diocese: Tyler

Hometown: Winona, TX

Home Parish: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Tyler

I was born into a Protestant family as the youngest of three. When I was seven years old, my mother converted to Catholicism, so it was then that I had my first exposure to the priesthood. Being drawn to the priesthood over time by their example, I signed up to altar serve when I was ten years old. After twelve years of service and careful discernment under the guidance of my spiritual directors, I answered God’s prompting in my heart.

I acquired my third degree black belt in Songahm Taekwondo at the age of 18 and taught classes for three years for kids through adults.