Father Derek Twilinger worked in the business world for years but always had a heart for ministry. He entered the seminary one month shy of his 40th birthday and was ordained a priest on June 24, 2016, the Feast Day of the Nativity of John the Baptist, his patron saint. Through his experiences in ministry as a layperson and as a priest, he has been blessed to encounter many people from various walks of life who inspire him to fully live the Gospel.