Rev. William Santeliz

Rev. William Santeliz was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Paterson, NJ.

Fr. William heard God's call to the priesthood since childhood. At age 17, he entered St. Tomas Aquinas Seminary in Venezuela where he completed his philosophy studies, obtaining a Master's degree in Education. Fr. William came to the United States 16 years ago to study at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. After he completed two years of Theology, he traveled throughout the Unites States and Europe as a Lay Missionary. He returned to the Seminary at Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Orchard Lake, Michigan where he completed his studies for the priesthood. Fr. William loves to swim, play tennis, visit museums, and read good books. You can look for him on Facebook and become his friend.