Father Nghia Nguyen, a proud Texan with Vietnamese roots, has a journey to the priesthood that is a moving testimony of trust in God’s plan, shaped by cultural heritage and personal loss.
A Heritage of Faith and Resilience
His parents, survivors of the Vietnam War, fled their homeland on man-made rafts. “My parents taught me to trust in God’s plan.”
A Call Sparked by Loss
At 14, the tragic loss of his best friend led him to discover the power of prayer through his brother, then a seminarian.
An Unconventional Path
After a season in religious life with the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer, he became a seminarian with the Diocese of Fort Worth.
Words of Wisdom
”Begin with Prayer.” “Foster a Relationship with Mary.” “Trust God’s Timing.”
