Former Protestant minister embraces the truth of the Catholi

Former Protestant minister embraces the truth of the Catholic Church

Recent convert Steve Dow and his wife, Amanda, pose for a photo with Deacon M.J. Kersenbrock, left, and Father Bernard Starman after the Easter Vigil April 16, 2022 at St. Patrick Church in O'Neill, Nebraska. / Courtesy of the Dow familyOmaha, Neb., May 7, 2022 / 06:00 am (CNA).What would drive a Protestant minister to give up his ministry, to wander in spiritual darkness for a time and eventually follow God's call in a new direction?For Steve Dow, it was the truths of the Catholic faith that, despite his best efforts, he ultimately couldn't ignore.Eventually stepping out in faith and trust in the Lord, he responded to God's call and was finally welcomed into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil, April 16 at St. Patrick Church in O'Neill, Nebraska."Like any non-Catholic, especially a minister, it's a jump into the unknown," said Father Ross Burkhalter, senior associate pastor of St. Patrick, who helped lead the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes Dow at...

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