Fr. Michael Schmitz

About the Author

Fr. Michael Schmitz is a renowned Catholic priest, speaker, and author whose work centers on deepening faith and addressing contemporary spiritual challenges within the Church. Serving as the Director of Youth Ministry at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and host of the popular podcast 'The Bible in a Year' with Ascension Press, Fr. Schmitz brings clarity and compassion to complex topics, drawing from his extensive experience in pastoral care and evangelization. His writing resonates with seekers navigating personal struggles, offering grounded theological insights rooted in Catholic tradition. In 'Made for Love: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church,' he explores themes of identity, love, and redemption with sensitivity and fidelity to Church teaching, making profound truths accessible to modern readers.