Impact Alumni Magazine Winter 2025/26

building the kingdom of G od

Father Jason Diebolt ’16 Currently assigned to Holy Spirit and St. John Vianney parishes in Fishers, Indiana, Father Jason Diebolt ’16 , credits his parents, Dan and Janice for instilling the Catholic faith in him from the beginning of his life. Father, and his twin sister Jenna ’16 , attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and school, and both attended Guerin Catholic. Father Diebolt was ordained a priest with the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana in June 2025 . “I am extremely grateful for the Catholic identity at Guerin Catholic,” he said. “Having the opportunity to go to daily Mass was very formative in my discernment and I am most especially grateful to Fr. Joshua Janko (former GC Chaplain) who helped to guide me to discern a call to the priesthood and see the beauty of that vocation.” After graduating from Guerin Catholic, Father Diebolt spent four years at St. John Vianney

Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota and three years at St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Through his ministry as a priest, he hopes to bring the love of Jesus Christ to others. “It is when we live our faith to its fullest that we find joy and peace in who God made us to be. I find the most hope when people desire to live their faith courageously. The Sacraments, in particular regular reception of Holy Communion and frequent Confession, help us to recognize our need for God’s grace in our lives to be holy and strive to do His holy will,” he said. When asked what advice he would give young people, Father said, “…start living as the person you want to be today. We all have hopes and dreams, especially in high school, and we must start forming our lives to that reality today. Be zealous for the faith and pray every day, as this will be the foundation of your life. When all else fails, God is with you.” n

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IMPACT MA G AZINE • WINTER 2025/26