Meet Our Priests

Fr Craig

Father Craig Borchard

Pastor

Father Craig, originally from Detroit, MI, became a priest in June of 2016. He felt a call to the priesthood his senior year of highschool after attending a retreat which changed his life. He experienced a profound encounter with Jesus, and has a strong desire to give to others what Christ has given him. He is the newest member of the Saint Vincent de Paul community and became Pastor, June of 2020. His favorite part of being a priest is celebrating Holy Mass every day; particularly when he elevates the Host during the consecration. He enjoys being involved with education and is looking forward to working with children in the school and with adults in ministry. His two favorite saints are Philomena and John Vianney but if he were to go back in time, he would want to meet Saint Peter, the first pope. Some of his favorite hobbies include writing music, playing tennis, golfing, and cycling. He is also a roller coaster enthusiast and can tell you anything you want to know about them. He hopes to one day be able to travel to Mexico City to visit the Shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Craig’s cuisine of choice is anything Asian or Italian! 

Father Eloy Jimenez

Associate Pastor

Fr. Eloy was born and raised in Mexico, where he was surrounded by family who had a deep love of serving their Parish. At a young age, Fr. Eloy loved learning about theology and philosophy.  He eventually discerned the call to the Priesthood and was ordained a Preist in 1982 in Rome by Saint Pope John Pall II.  After serving as a Priest all around Mexico, from parishes to the depths of indigenous Mexico, Fr. Eloy was sent to our Diocese to serve the people here.  He has now been a Priest for over 40 years. 

Father Sam Anderson

Parochial Vicar

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Fr. Sam is the second of five children and the only brother to four sisters. He graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School before earning a degree in Biology and Management from Indiana University Bloomington. Fr. Sam has a love for the outdoors—whether hiking, running, swimming, or scuba diving. He has even spent summers working along the beaches of South Carolina and California. An avid runner, he has completed more than 10 marathons and enjoys traveling, having visited over 20 countries. Fr. Sam’s appreciation for diverse cultures extends to music and food—especially spicy cuisine. He was confirmed under the patronage of St. Augustine of Hippo.