Soccer Team
Fr. Zehnle with St. Anthony
high school's 2007-2008
soccer team.
Fr. Zehnle with St. Anthony
high school's 2007-2008
soccer team.
Saint Francis of Assisi
"My Lord Jesus Christ, I pray
you to grant me two graces
before I die: the first is that
during my life I may feel in my
soul and in my body, as much
as possible, that pain which
You, dear Jesus, sustained in
the hour of Your most bitter
passion. The second is that I
may feel in my heart, as much
as possible, that excessive
love with which You, O Son of
God, were inflamed in
willingly enduring such
suffering for us sinners."
"My Lord Jesus Christ, I pray
you to grant me two graces
before I die: the first is that
during my life I may feel in my
soul and in my body, as much
as possible, that pain which
You, dear Jesus, sustained in
the hour of Your most bitter
passion. The second is that I
may feel in my heart, as much
as possible, that excessive
love with which You, O Son of
God, were inflamed in
willingly enduring such
suffering for us sinners."
Fr. Daren J. Zehnle
A native of Quincy, Illinois, Fr. Daren J. Zehnle was born to the late George William
"Bill" and late Patricia Ann "Pat" Szarka Zehnle in 1978.
After completing his studies and preparation at the University of Saint Mary of the
Lake/Mundelein Seminary, he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in service of
the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois by the Most Reverend George J. Lucas, D.D.
on May 28, 2005. (You may read about his call to the priesthood here.)
Fr. Zehnle holds a Bachelor of Arts (in history) from Quincy University (200), a
Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology from the University of Saint Mary of the
Lake/Mundelein Seminary (2005), and a Master of Divinity from the University of
Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary (2005). He is currently pursuing a
Licentiate of Sacred Theology (in sacramental theology) from the Liturgical
Institute of the University of Saint of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
He graduated from Quincy Senior High School in June of 1996 and from Blessed
Sacrament Grade School - then St. John the Baptist grade school - in 1992.
While in high school and college, he worked as a sales associate for KB Toys and
as a customer service representative for the Quincy Herald-Whig. He was also
involved in Great River Teens Encounter Christ and Quincy University Campus
Ministry. He also served as a Resident Assistant in Quincy University's North
Campus Dormitory as well as secretary to the Spiritual Director of the Secular
Franciscan Order of the Province of the Sacred Heart.
Fr. Zehnle is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a member of the International
Arthurian Society/North American Branch, a member of the Medieval Academy of
America, an Associate Member of the Society for Catholic Liturgy, and a member of
the Society of Catholic Scholars.
Fr. Zehnle has also authored several published articles on both youth ministry and
on suffering.
In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, visiting with
friends and family, and researching his genealogy. He also enjoy Star Wars, The
Lord of the Rings, and anything and everything involving King Arthur. His
theological interests include the place of play in Christian discipleship, the Liturgy
and the sacraments, and the Easter Vigil. You can learn more about Fr. Zehnle by
reading his testimony.
"Bill" and late Patricia Ann "Pat" Szarka Zehnle in 1978.
After completing his studies and preparation at the University of Saint Mary of the
Lake/Mundelein Seminary, he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in service of
the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois by the Most Reverend George J. Lucas, D.D.
on May 28, 2005. (You may read about his call to the priesthood here.)
Fr. Zehnle holds a Bachelor of Arts (in history) from Quincy University (200), a
Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology from the University of Saint Mary of the
Lake/Mundelein Seminary (2005), and a Master of Divinity from the University of
Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary (2005). He is currently pursuing a
Licentiate of Sacred Theology (in sacramental theology) from the Liturgical
Institute of the University of Saint of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
He graduated from Quincy Senior High School in June of 1996 and from Blessed
Sacrament Grade School - then St. John the Baptist grade school - in 1992.
While in high school and college, he worked as a sales associate for KB Toys and
as a customer service representative for the Quincy Herald-Whig. He was also
involved in Great River Teens Encounter Christ and Quincy University Campus
Ministry. He also served as a Resident Assistant in Quincy University's North
Campus Dormitory as well as secretary to the Spiritual Director of the Secular
Franciscan Order of the Province of the Sacred Heart.
Fr. Zehnle is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a member of the International
Arthurian Society/North American Branch, a member of the Medieval Academy of
America, an Associate Member of the Society for Catholic Liturgy, and a member of
the Society of Catholic Scholars.
Fr. Zehnle has also authored several published articles on both youth ministry and
on suffering.
In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, visiting with
friends and family, and researching his genealogy. He also enjoy Star Wars, The
Lord of the Rings, and anything and everything involving King Arthur. His
theological interests include the place of play in Christian discipleship, the Liturgy
and the sacraments, and the Easter Vigil. You can learn more about Fr. Zehnle by
reading his testimony.
Servant of Christ and steward of the mysteries of God (cf. I Cor. 4:1).
Servant and Steward: A Short Biography
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