Fr. Robbie Cotta’s journey to the priesthood might surprise you. From a self-described “rowdy” college life to discerning a vocation after a single, pivotal Mass, Fr. Robbie’s story is one of God’s patience, persistence, and particular love.
Growing Up in Faith and Family
Born and raised in Johns Creek, Georgia, Fr. Robbie felt drawn to the altar as an altar server from an early age.
Detours and Discovery
Pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism at Georgia Southern University, he drifted from practicing his faith, living a typical college lifestyle.
A Call He Couldn’t Ignore
The turning point came when a friend invited Fr. Robbie to his first Mass as a newly ordained priest. “It was like the Lord was saying, ‘This is who I made you to be. Now is the time to say yes.‘”
Lessons for Discerning Souls
”A vocation often begins with an attraction.” “Even the times when I was far from the Church, God used those experiences to form me into the priest I am today.”
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