David Michael Moses

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David Michael Moses is an American Roman Catholic priest, internet personality and musician. [1] After his college education, Michael began his studies in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for priesthood. [2] He is the founder of Concerts for Life, a religious ministry that have collectively raised funds for women especially the pregnant ones in Houston. [3] As a singer-songwriter, He has performed at the University of Houston, the University of Dallas, the March of the Surviving Youth, House of Blues, Bayou Music Center. [4] He was ordained on July 11, 2019, [2] [5] and serves as the parochial vicar at Christ The Good Shepherd Catholic Community. [6]

Contents

Early life and education

Michael was born as the fifth out of six children in a Roman Catholic family. [5] He is the founder of Pilgrim Rosary project [7] and its podcast. [8] He studied philosophy and theology until his ordination as a priest of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston. He was also known for his faith teachings in social media and long hour of holding confession. [9]

Discography

Songs

Award

In 2022, he won the first place for his Depiction of Religious Life, A young Priest in the World on Shalom World becoming the Best Freestanding Presentation of Online Video by the Catholic Press Awards 2022. [10]

Talks and evangelization

Fr. David Michael is a national speaker and is active on social media, where he shares stories from priestly life.

–Catholic News World [11]

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References

  1. "Sacerdote celebra el matrimonio de su hermano, junto a quien servía como acolito" [Priest celebrates the marriage of his brother, with whom he served as an acolyte]. ACI Prensa (in Italian). Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Thousands share blessings of seven newly ordained priests". Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  3. "FEATURED SPEAKER | Fr. David Michael Moses". Christ the King Church, Alabama.
  4. "Fr. David Michael Moses". Gulf Coast Catholic Men's Conference.
  5. 1 2 "Fr. David Michael Moses". Yes Catholic. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  6. "Clergy". Christ The Good Shepherd Catholic Community.
  7. "Introducing: Pilgrim Rosary". Pilgrim Rosary.
  8. Lisa M. Hendey (6 December 2023). "Pilgrim Rosary with Fr. David Michael Moses #265". Catholic Mom. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  9. "Sacerdote que confesó 18 horas seguidas revela qué santos lo inspiraron" [Priest who confessed 18 hours straight reveals which saints inspired him Fr. David Michael Moses] (in Italian). aciprensa.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  10. "The Catholic Journalist" (PDF). Nor.dirxion.com. August 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  11. "So Cute! Catholic Priest Shares a Picture of Child who Always Comes to Mass Dressed Like a Priest and in Different Liturgical Colours!". Catholic News World. September 27, 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  12. "David Michael Moses". Diocese of Dallas. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  13. "The Catholic Blueprint: Unveiling the Mystery of the Holy Family". Fullness of truth. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024. So, on April 26–28, 2024 at the beautiful Springtime destination of Moody Gardens Hotel & Convention Center of Galveston Island, TX, Fullness of Truth cordially invites you to a powerful Catholic Family event entitled, "The Catholic Blueprint: Unveiling the Mystery of the Holy Family". Take your Family Life to new heights with the dynamic preaching of social media influencers, FR. DAVID MICHAEL MOSES & FR. DAVID HUST