There is Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain | Leonardo Espinosa-Lopez, Diocese of Raleigh

Leonardo Espinosa-Lopez is a native of Columbia, where he spent four years in seminary and was very involved in his Church. At that time, he did not become a priest. Instead, he came to the United States. Hear Leo’s story of working in America in the commercial trucking industry and what happened that made him re-visit the priesthood. Who are his supporters and who had the most influence? Msgr. Bill Fay guides this conversation with Leo, as we learn about Leo’s challenges and blessings while navigating seminary life. He had realized that something was missing. In response to God’s persistent calling, he decided, “in order to continue responding to His love and mercy, God’s providence brought me here to this marvelous place ‘PSJS’ to transform my heart and strengthen me so I am able to serve and love Him.” As he shares his advice to men discerning a call to priesthood, we learn from Leo how “there is nothing to lose and everything to gain” in answering God’s call to be His priest.

Leonard Espinosa-Lopez is scheduled to be ordained a Transitional Deacon on April 11, 2026, and will continue his studies to be ordained a priest in 2027.