Fr. Mike was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis on June 6, 2015.

Fr. Mike's first priestly assignment was Parochical Vicar of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church in Greenwood. He served in that role from 2015-2017.

In 2017, he was assigned Administrator of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shelbyville and Sacramental Minister of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shelby County.

In 2018, he began teaching at Marian University and was apointed Dean of the Batesville Deanery and Pastor of St. Joseph, whlie continuing as Sacramental Minister at St. Vincent de Paul. 

In 2019, he began his role as Director of Vocations. He continues as Pastor of St. Joseph, Sacramental Minister at St. Vincent de Paul, and Dean of the Batesville Deanery.

In 2023, he became Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul in Shelbyville, while continuing as Director of Vocations, Pastor of St. Joseph in Shelbyville, and Dean of the Batesville Deanery.

Who is your favorite saint?  St. Philip Neri is the patron saint of joy and renewed the Church with piety, zeal, and joy. He's my Confirmation saint!

If you could talk to anyone in the course of our history (dead or alive), who would it be and why?  The Blessed Mother, although I talk to her every day!

What is your favorite thing to do as a priest? Do you have a favorite sacrament you like to administer? Why?  I like walking with folks of all ages to Heaven. Each age is different, fun, and challenging! I love doing the sacraments, especially Mass of course and to give people Jesus - what an amazing thing! I also love to baptize and bring people into the Body of Christ, into the Resurrection, into the Life, into God! I love confessions too, of course! :) 

What is your favorite past time or hobby?  Jesus is my main hobby. Also,  I love hanging out with friends, eating, running, reading, dogs, biking, and driving cool stuff. 

Do you have a favorite Bible verse?  Matthew 6:33 - "Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given you besides."

Did anyone (priest, religious sister, friend, etc.) make an impact during your discernment?  Fr. Charlie Chesebrough, Fr. Don Davison, Msgr. Bill Stumpf, and Fr. Mike Fritsch were hugely important in my discernment. My parents and brother also planted the seeds that were needed for my vocation to grow.

Any advice for someone discerning the priesthood or consecrated life?  Your vocation is the Treasure in the field - do whatever you have to do to be faithful to your calling. It is so worth it! God is worth everything!!! He can do ANYTHING in us if we deny him NOTHING! Give him a chance.