Father Andy Gil Gonzalez

Age: 40
First Assignment: Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chalmette
First Mass: June 4, 4 pm at St. Ann, Metairie

"Everybody was laughing at me. I went without telling my parents. It was like entering a totally different dimension – God’s spiritual dimension. The Mass was like a child who had an encounter with the infinite Father. Even though I didn’t understand everything that was happening, there were all these symbols. I felt there was something mysterious, and I wanted to discover what it is, who it is. I felt a lot of peace.”

- Deacon Andy Gonzalez