New LA priests 2025: Michael Croghan
When Michael Croghan is ordained a priest on May 31, it will mark a day of transformation, a culmination of years, discernment, and experiences leading up to this moment.
It’s also his 44th birthday.
“That’s a blessing,” Croghan said. “I’m ready for a rebirth.
“And then in the future, I could celebrate one day instead of two.”
His birthday being on the same day of his ordination feels like a more obvious sign from God. The other signs leading up to this moment didn’t always seem that direct.