From Pro Soccer to the Priesthood: The Witness of Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck

From Pro Soccer to the Priesthood: The Witness of Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck

Prior to discovering his vocation to the priesthood Father Chase Hilgenbrinck was a Division I Soccer star, and played professionally in Chile and with the New England Revolution of the MLS. He shares his powerful vocational story and how a higher calling eclipsed his love for soccer.

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[FrKurtisGunwall]

Great story of prayer, reflection, success, and discernment. God calls all of us to know and follow him. Thank you to the KCs for producing this video.

[kharma]

I'm 16 years old and I am going through the same situation as him. I was thriving to go for Film and Television industry for 2 years then to be a professional wrestler but I gave that up for the final call. God has been using my Nana for years, she would always say I'm gonna be a priest. Even my other family members. I denied because I hated to be one. But I now accept it. God Bless You All.

[chicagolandnation]

I had the honor to meet this man. He used to volunteer to do mass In Illinois prisons. He’s hands down the most understanding and open minded priest ive met. The Catholic Church needs more priest like him. I’ve heard him use science in his ceremony’s, something that’s unheard of in the Catholic Church. God bless this man.

[HailSacerdote]

May God keep blessing you Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck. I also have a calling to the priesthood and I want to fulfill that desire from God. Someone, please help me with a random prayer. Thanks

[johnsantony]

More More More More More vocations we need . Let The Holy Fire of Gospel spread across the globe and light up all the Souls .

[metanoia]

"Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in thee." (St. Augustine)

[pattiraithel]

Thank you for saying "yes" to Jesus. I love my catholic faith.

[ChedderOficial]

In Ñublense we still remember you Chaise, maybe I was a child when you were in Ñublense, but I got those memories with you and your other teammates like it was yesterday! I’m thankful for all you did for our club and I’m pretty happy for the way you took, God bless you! And I wish you the best, greetings from Chillán, Chile!

[runningdude]

This is such a beautiful testimony. Father Chase is truly blessed among men. I would trade places with him at any moment without further thought. I pray that it will be God's will and calling for me to discern my vocation to the priesthood and the religious life.

[davidleingang]

A vital comment for me: Fr said he continued to experience a lack of peace in the midst of the greatest happiness he had experienced. How often do we chase happiness and find it fleeting? Happiness does not always equal peace.

[johncoontas]

God, please send us many many many more men like Fr. Chase to rebuild that Church and drive out the evil.

[punkinproductionsinc.]

Amen! ...and his journey as a priest has hardly even begun! Great work by the 'K of C' in creating this video. We look forward to seeing the NEXT video about Fr. Chase produced in this same standard of excellence! “In service to one, in service to all” .

[mariap.]

Thank you for your priesthood Father! Incredibly moving story! May Mother Mary protect you always!

[juanitamasian]

Only God could satisfy the hidden hunger of the human 💓. God bless you Father Chase and may you be a holy priest who could help God, the Good Shepherd feeds His flock.

[sneakerlove]

Let’s start a soccer team of all priests😇

[JuanRuiz-nvkx]

It is hard to give up something you love and have done for your entire life. Yet I don't think all those practices, games and tournaments were for nothing. I had genuine fun in the sport I loved growing up with friends. I thank God is calling me to a vocation. To love others outside the lines and bleachers of the field.

[ednabrioso]

I will pray for you Father Chase, for you to be a faithful and holy priest. God bless you

[carole-anneferre]

there is so much hapiness in her eyes. Thank you Lord for Him. And thanks to Him

[matijustus]

you are blessed fr.please be strong and faithful priest an example which will save the souls for Criest

[psmamere]

I thank God for you and your sharing of how God called you and you answered. Praise God.