Meet Fr. Vincent

Father Vincent Druding hails from Carmel, Indiana, and after a vibrant and adventurous youth and young adulthood, he found himself working on the pile of Ground Zero, where Jesus encountered him and changed his life. In the wake of the tragic events of 9/11, he felt a profound call to serve the Lord, which led him to embrace the priesthood. He was ordained in 2009 for the Archdiocese of New York, and his passion for evangelization and ministry deepened.

As a parochial vicar at Assumption Church in Peekskill, NY, and now at Holy Cross Catholic Church in the Bronx, Fr. Vincent has spent his priesthood serving diverse and vibrant communities. His heart for revival and the power of prayer led to the creation of Jesus in Zion, a 24-hour praise and worship event that ran for 43 days during Lent of 2023, and has grown beyond Holy Cross, touching countless lives by bringing souls together in the presence of Jesus Christ.

Fr. Vincent is also the founder of Franciscan Sisters of the Pure Heart, a mission that aspires to become a religious order to protect the innocence and purity of young hearts, as well as the lay community of Jesus in Zion. Through his unwavering faith, he continues to inspire and guide with a humble heart and a passionate and steadfast dedication to bringing the love of God to all.

Watch Fr. Vincent on Conversation With Cardinal Dolan.