During this Year for Priests, the Diocese of Raleigh is presenting a “Did You Know” feature of Priests serving in the Diocese. As new profiles are added, such as the one below, the previous ones will be available on the Year for Priests page.

Father Romen Acero
Parochial Vicar, Saint Thomas More Church, Chapel Hill

Who is your favorite saint(s)?

St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Philomena.

What was your most memorable spiritual pilgrimage?

The day I denied part of myself and went to the heart of a neighbor in need and came to realize that Jesus was truly present there.

Who was the greatest influence on your vocation as a priest and why?

Fr. Arturo Silva, who was the pastor in my home Parish in Bogota, because he was always concerned about feeding God’s people with the truth the Jesus proclaimed. Also the Sisters of “San Juan Evangelista,” because they are great religious women, who devote their lives to the ministry with the workers, especially to the youth workers.

Do you have a hobby or hobbies or leisure activity?

I enjoy being involved in social activities.

What is your favorite food? Do you cook it yourself?

I do not cook, but I love Italian, Mexican and seafood.

Favorite sport? Favorite team – College and/or Professional?

Two favorite teams: The Best Colombian Soccer Team that is” America de Cali,” and The Red Sox.

Favorite author and/or book?

Henry Nouwen, The Inner Voice of Love and Richard Bach, Juan Salvador Gaviota.

Favorite movie?

I am not a movie fan, but I remember “Danza con Lobos.”

Music you enjoy/artist?

Mozart, Il Divo, Handel, Laura Pausini