The Catholic Foundation is thrilled to share that Wednesday, March 25, Father Alexander “Askee” Gutierrez was ordained to the priesthood at St. Patrick Cathedral. At the Catholic Foundation, we are so excited and blessed to celebrate his transition into the priesthood – such a significant moment in a life marked by joy, love, and service!

Join us in praying for Father Askee as he begins this new chapter of his vocation and takes his first steps into his new life as a priest. Let us also keep him in our prayers during the coming weeks and years, along with prayers for the many other faithful priests who have given their lives to serve as shepherds for their El Paso flock. As they tirelessly serve our community, let us reciprocate with our support and prayers. Our support for priests must continue long after their ordination, as their vocation is not defined by a single moment or day, but a whole lifetime of dedication.

One tangible way to support priests in their journey of service is through the Ongoing Priestly Formation Fund. This fund provides support to the Diocese of El Paso for our clergy’s continuing spiritual, leadership, and academic formation once ordained. We are so grateful to each and every priest who has answered the call to their vocation in our Diocese, and this is just one way that we can give back to them to support their growth and formation beyond their seminary years. Learn more and donate here.